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30 Cinco de Mayo Party Ideas

30 Cinco de Mayo Recipes and Party Ideas

Cinco de Mayo, friends. It’s a fun day. A day with all kinds of fun opportunities to put creative energies into practice. Enjoy a few ideas for the party (parties) of a lifetime. Of course I have started with the most important element of any party: dessert. Desserts: Alexis caught my attention with this picture, and … Read more

6 Amazing PVC Pipe Upcycles or Hacks

Creative PVC Projects and Upcycles

Weird fun fact about me: I really like PVC pipes. Who knew how resourceful one can be with them, though? Enjoy a few ideas for putting these great, versatile pipes to use in very unexpected ways. Martha Stewart, great lady. I mean, just take a look at this tree made from PVC pipes! This is a … Read more

10 Ways to Upcycle Maps to be Amazing

How to Upcycle Maps into Amazing Creations

Maps. I love them. I love everything about them. I love the images they connote, the memories they stir up, the squiggly little lines that tell silent stories of street names where unknown people live. There’s a kind of beauty in seeing the world on paper. As lovely as they are, here’s an honesty moment: I … Read more

15 Spring Porch Decor Ideas

Spring porch decor, porch decor, spring,popular pin, Easter decorations, spring holiday, DIY porch decor, curb appeal projects

Ah, Spring! It has got to be just around the corner, right? Which means, of course, that it’s time to add some pizazz to porches long forlorn from Winter. Enjoy some fun ideas for how to add some decor with lots of personality to your Spring porch. Sutton Place is a favorite for me, and they … Read more

15 Irish Recipes for St. Patty’s Day

15 Irish Recipes for St. Patrick's Day

Someday, I will visit Ireland. Yes, that is a bucket list item. For now, while the wallet is still slim, I’ll have to make do with re-creating the Irish experience with their culinary delicacies. For an authentic (and delicious) St. Patrick’s Day, try any of these fabulous recipes. Your taste buds will thank you, and … Read more