Sneak Peak ~

Here is a sneak peak on what I was working on last night. I am off on a field trip with my kiddos, but hopefully I can finish it today.

Kids Thanksgiving Table ~

So I figured out the kids table for Thanksgiving! I did a trial run last night (I think my husband thought I had lost my marbles). Here is the before...
I was going to lay out butcher paper, but while at Fred Meyer, I picked up this Postal Kraft Wrapping Paper for $4.99.

I started by cutting two pieces and taping them together with my One Arm Bandit - yes, that is really the name of my tape dispenser.

And then laid it on the table. Originally I was thinking of having it hang over the sides, but the paper was just too stiff.

So I rubbed the edges with my hand to "trace" the tabletop.

I then traced the fold in pencil,

and cut out the circle.

So here it is - but what about that awful tape seam???

So I grabbed a table runner and off I went.


The fun part about the packing paper is the kiddos can color all over the "tablecloth". I mean who doesn't want to color on the table! I grabbed a couple little containers for the crayons but I think I might pick up another set so everyone can have their own. I also (thanks to my good friend Jonni) bought pipe cleaners and beads for the kids to make bracelets and necklaces while they dine.

I added a few fall veggies and some pine cones to seal the deal.

And for the place card holders, I just used a pine cone. This is super simple and upon sitting down, they can literally put the pine cone in the center of the table and add to the decor.So now I am onto the "grownup" table. Have a great weekend!

.99 Cent Jar into Holiday Gift ~

On my last trip to Michaels I picked up this .99 cent jar. I loved the shape and began thinking how I could transform it into a little something more and possibly a gift idea too.

I gathered some supplies...

And ta-da!

I printed out an image, grabbed a little double stick tape and started assembling.

Now this was just my first attempt. I love the price, had a fun time and was able to use items I had on hand. I don't know about you, but I have A LOT of misc. items on hand - a little bit of this and a little bit of that. I think these could make a great hostess gift - you could use a holiday image and even fill it with something sweet. I picked up a larger jar at Goodwill yesterday, so stay tuned for more!

Thanksgiving Placecard Ideas ~

As mentioned on Monday, I am hosting our first Thanksgiving. Now I never have used place cards as we typically have very informal events, but I thought for Thanksgiving it would be fitting...and fun to create. Here is one I literally threw together with my tag from my cloche yesterday, a little wire and an apple from the fruit basket. Now this won't make it to the table, but it got me thinking about what will.

So I started taking a look are place card ideas for the table. Here are a few I likey...

Glam Nest

Cathie Filian



Country Living

And now I need to start thinking about the kids table. Usually they sit with us, but this year we are having a large group and will need to have two tables. I really like the idea of butcher paper for the kids to color their way through the turkey!

My Last Cloche...For Awhile ~

I went to TJMaxx again yesterday - I know, hold me back. I didn't find anymore crowns, but I did pick up this...

It is an herb terrarium for $14.99 - are you thinking "what"? But once you take it out of the box, you have this nice base -

and a glass dome - making a cute little cloche.

You could add a little Fall to it.

Even put it on a stand (aka candlestick).

And add a cute tag of course.

I am thinking this could also be a great Christmas gift - out of the box - with a cute little personalized tag for the recipient...I mean who doesn't love a cloche? And a Christmas gift for $14.99, not bad!

Thanksgiving Tablescape Ideas ~

My husband and I are hosting our first Thanksgiving this year. So I started checking out tablescape ideas. Here are a few that caught my eye. What do you do for your Thanksgiving table?

Better Homes and Gardens



Country Living

More Crowns and An Award ~

In my latest run to TJMaxx where I picked up my now Heirloom White crown, I also picked these up.

They were also in the clearance aisle - normally $12.99 down to $11.00. Not a huge sale, but I just loved them. I found myself looking around at the other shoppers wondering why we weren't all fighting for them! Luckily there was no brawl, but I was amazed that they walked right by these...but now that they are home with me, I am a little stumped. Should I paint them? Add a base? or just leave them alone...maybe they can play a role in my Master Bedroom re-do...

I want to thank Cori over at Starview Sonnet for awarding me with the Kreativ Blogger Award. I am thrilled that she thought of me - I was smiling from ear to ear. And it is always nice to meet a fellow Washingtonian - yes, that is a word! Since I was so lucky to be awarded this last week, you can look here to see who I nominated. I hope you all have a fabulous weekend.

.99 Cent Vase Turned Cloche ~

During my thrift shopping this week, I came across this vase for .99 cents. I instantly turned it upside down and could see the beautiful cloche it was meant to be.

So I picked up this knob at Target for $4.99. Seems like I should be able to find one cheaper, but the cheaper ones always seem to be cheap plastic - imagine that.
And grabbed my liquid nails.
As the knob was drying, I searched for my base. I had purchased this at Michaels way back. I believe it was .99 cents.

I turned to my black spray paint and began hunting for the next part of the base. This candlestick I picked up a month or so ago at the gigantic Goodwill in Seattle for - you guessed it - .99 (I am on a roll here).

And yes, painted it black as well.

And I put them all together -

I liked it, but I wasn't LOVIN' it. So remember these candlesticks I picked up this week? I used one on my crown project here. I grabbed the other one, ran out to my very cold garage and painted it black - spray paint takes a LONG time to dry when it is 4o degrees...

Ah, much better -

Then I made a tag.
Why the 4? Well there are currently 4 of us in our family - but I am holding my breath secretly hoping for more!
And here is the cloche that little vase was meant to be...and for the grand total of about $9 bucks (and the pesky knob was $5 of it). Now I just need to find some Fall items to replace the playful chess pieces...


I linked this up to Frugalicious Friday over at Finding Fabulous!

And Miss Mustard Seed is hosting Furniture Feature Friday. She also has a giveaway for those who link up!

I added this to Transformation Thursday over at The Shabby Chic Cottage. Be sure to head on over, there are always a ton of great ideas!