Expensive Candles Are Worth the Money

You know how expensive candle companies always say their candles are healthier to breathe? Well, I've always kinda believed that, but now I really do after changing the air filters in our house. 

This is what cheap candles did. The black soot turned the filters black. I'm thinking the extra money is totally worth it.

Altoid Tins

I love Altoid Tins for so many reasons, including organizing ...

Fabric Birds

I co-hosted a baby shower yesterday, and made fabric birds for decor. I updated my Christmas wreath with a bird and a fabric-wrapped perch to welcome guests. I'll post more photos of the shower soon.

Blessings!

Marshmallow in the Middle Cupcakes

I tried the recipe for Marshmallow in the Middle Chocolate Cupcakes from The Shabby Creek Cottage. They were really easy and yummy. I like to heat them up in the microwave before I eat them so they are melty.  Go here to get the recipe.

Engineering Print

For Mr. Jones' Christmas gift, I made an engineering print of one of our daughter's photos.  I had it done at Staples for about $3.50 and put it in a poster frame from Target.  It's just photocopy quality, but I love it.

Updated Boxwood Wreath

I stuck a dollar ornament on my simple boxwood wreath I blogged about yesterday. I like it.

Easy Wreath and Webbing Christmas Decor

I saw a boxwood wreath on Pinterest and thought I would try to make it. The Home Depot gave me clippings, I wired them to a base I had in the craft room, and I hung it by nailing upholstery webbing to the top of the door. It was a very easy, imperfect but elegant Pinterest project.  If your clippings aren't flexible, try soaking them in water for a bit.

I also used webbing on a closet door to display cards with tiny clothes pins.