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Make your own glitter glassware

How long does it take? 

2-3 hours, depending on number of glasses. 

Before you start: 

Wash glasses thoroughly and dry completely. 

  1. Tape saran wrap over the mouth and base of glassware to protect from the spray sealer that will be applied at the end. Make sure the tape covers the lip of the glass so you won’t apply glitter where your lips will be.  
  2. Lay out craft tape on cutting mat and cut in half to create stripes of varying thickness.
  3. Tape stripes onto glass, alternating thick and thin stripes with varied spacing. 
  4. Select your colors and apply a thin layer of Mod Podge to the glass for the first color. Make sure the layer is as thin as possible and try not to get too much Mod Podge on the tape. 
  5. Sprinkle glitter onto Mod Podge, catching the excess on a clean sheet of paper (you can funnel it back into the jar). Repeat steps 4 and 5 for as many colors as you will be using on the glass. Add a second coat if necessary before the first coat dries completely. Use a spoon to apply glitter more accurately when stripes are close together.  
  6. Before the Mod Podge has the time to dry completely, put on disposable gloves and spray Glitter Blast Clear Sealer according to directions on the can. Make sure you do this in a well ventilated area and cover the glass completely. This will prevent the glitter from coming off later- the more coats, the longer they will last. 
  7. Remove tape immediately- if you allow to dry fully before removing the tape the stripes won’t come out as clean. Use your craft knife to carefully peal up part of the tape if it is stuck. 
  8. Let dry completely before using and hand wash only. 

‘Tis the season for baking and eating! Here are some fun ideas for delicious holiday treats. Put them out for a party or wrap in a festive box for a homemade gift. And don’t forget to keep a few for yourself. 

Peppermint Crinkles

Merry Champagne

Peppermint Crunch

Oreo Coal

Grasshopper Mint Chocolate Bark

Red Velvet Holiday Cookies

Ornament Cake Balls

Can’t find the perfect ornaments to decorate your tree?? Try making your own this year! 

clockwise from top left: 

cinnamon hearts   mad hatter hats   glitter balls   painted pine cone   first house key   children’s xmas list            cookie cutter photos   melted snowman   sheet music stars   center salt dough

Who doesn’t want a Christmas tree in every room? Try starting with one real tree and creating the others! Hopefully these will get you inspired to try something a little different. 


Want to learn how to make your own version of the feather boa tree?

We all know that as soon as Thanksgiving passes, Christmas is just around the corner. Start the countdown with a homemade advent calendar like this one from lovelythings


Use a chalkboard (or paint a plain board with chalkboard paint) and clothespin small paper bags filled with trinkets to a rope or string. Display anywhere in the house for a unique decoration that will take you through Christmas! 


Print out these festive Thanksgiving signs and pop in a frame for an easy, last minute decoration.  Our Seven Dwarfs


While you’re at it, print out the Turkey “Mr. Potato Head” templates and leave out for kids and guests to make their own turkey. Use double sided tape to affix to a wall for everyone to see! kiki creates


Pick up disposable “to go” boxes to send extra food home in. Plan ahead so you’re not scrambling to find tupperware or putting mashed potatoes and turkey together in a ziploc baggie. Trust us, you’ll be thankful when it comes time to pack up the leftovers!

the container store

Looking for a way to entertain young ones during the long turkey dinner? We found a great idea on thekitchn.com 

Set up a turkey cupcake decorating station to keep kids occupied while the grown ups enjoy the dinner you’ve worked so hard to prepare. And waiting to finish the cupcakes ensures they won’t all be eaten before the real turkey is done! 

Prep:

Bake chocolate cupcakes and let cool. Frost ahead of time with a thin layer over the entire cupcake and two “globs” for the head and tail. Set out with bowls of candy corn for the tail and beak, chocolate sprinkles for feathers, and a mini tube of white frosting for the eyes (don’t forget a sprinkle for the pupil). Adorable and delicious!  

“I am thankful for…” cards remind everyone what Thanksgiving is all about. Have guests fill out before dinner and display around the table. After dinner, tuck cards into leftover boxes for them to find when they get home!

download a free printable here: 

or find a Paper Source location at 
What will your Thanksgiving table look like?
What will your Thanksgiving table look like?
What will your Thanksgiving table look like?

Creating a Cocktail Bar at Home

I have a cocktail bar set up in my home so that guests can mix their own drinks whenever they want.  Whether you find a great bar cart, or you use a dresser or a console table creating your own this holiday season will make it super easy to entertain.  Here are a few of my favorites!

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lulu powers caterer Lonny

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Cheers! 

BLACK OUT

I figured since Halloween is almost a week away, and I always chose to focus on Black for Halloween in lieu of Orange for some reason, that I would focus this post on some of my favorite things. My dining room was once black for instance…

I would love to have this black lacquer bed, there is something about the ornate detail that I am always drawn to, and in black lacquer I adore it.


The lines of Mr. Di Lamp by Markus Hallstrand and Michael Carlsson are fabulous…


Maybe it is the rain the past couple of days but I want to curl up in the sunshine on this outdoor furniture collection from Kenneth Cobonpue. Or, maybe it is the intricacy of each piece.


As I have said in the past I love chandeliers. I have them in every room in my house. I had five of these in my office loft they were stunning…


Of course, I am a sucker for anything tabletop related and these Baccarat glasses are to die for on any table.


And these are chic on any bar, LOVE the hand etching, and the skull and cross bones has been so hot in design both in fashion and home decor they can update any table or bar. 

BLACK OUT

I figured since Halloween is almost a week away, and I always chose to focus on Black for Halloween in lieu of Orange for some reason, that I would focus this post on some of my favorite things. My dining room was once black for instance…

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I would love to have this black lacquer bed, there is something about the ornate detail that I am always drawn to, and in black lacquer I adore it.

http://bridalboudoiraffair.blogspot.com/2010/05/liv-chic-boudoir-furniture.html

The lines of Mr. Di Lamp by Markus Hallstrand and Michael Carlsson are fabulous…

http://www.homedosh.com/mr-di-lamp-by-markus-hallstrand-and-michael-carlsson/

Maybe it is the rain the past couple of days but I want to curl up in the sunshine on this outdoor furniture collection from Kenneth Cobonpue. Or, maybe it is the intricacy of each piece.

http://3dnews.wordpress.com/2010/09/09/contemporary-outdoor-furniture-design/

As I have said in the past I love chandeliers. I have them in every room in my house. I had five of these in my office loft they were stunning…

http://style-for-style.blogspot.com/2009/10/goth-chandelier.html

Of course, I am a sucker for anything tabletop related and these Baccarat glasses are to die for on any table.

http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/la/glassware-ceramic/wallpaper-design-award-best-glassware-006852

And these are chic on any bar, LOVE the hand etching, and the skull and cross bones has been so hot in design both in fashion and home decor they can update any table or bar. 

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