Adventful

We all know that Jesus is the reason for the season-- but sometimes we all need reminding. One of the best reminders I have in my house is my advent wreath. It is completely DIY and makes a lovely centerpiece for my table! So today I'm going to show you how to make your very own Advent Wreath!! Step right up!

If you're like me and your advent knowledge went as far as bringing mom a bundle of holly and candle from your Sunday School class, then you may want to check out yo knowledge huuurrrr.

STEP 1. Hide that greeeen!





I used a wreath shaped green foam board from Hobby Lobby. Then, covered the edge of it with red ribbon.

STEP 2: Insert candles and greenery

to keep it rather cheap I found a very small wreath to set tight on the top. Then stick 4 candles of your choice on the outside four "corners" and a large candle in the middle. I believe the website above suggests using purple candles, however; I prefer using red and white for two reasons (no...it has nothing to do with the Magnolia Panthers.....boo for you if that crossed your mind!). 1. I like to keep Christmas Traditional. 2. I wanted each of the four white candles to represent purity...my Jesus' love was in the purest form after all. The candle in the center (the one that stands for Jesus...to be lit on Christmas) Is red, to remind us of the sacrifice that the sweet baby we celebrate was destined to make. (Here is my favorite Christmas Song to go along with that btw!)

STEP 3: Well now we have to cover that awful Styrofoam now don't we??

I picked up some small sprays from Hobby Lobby...50% off I might add! I bought 2 to go in between each candle, and then four more for each place setting at my table.

And that's all, folks!!! Was an easy DIY to remind you to stop every week of December and celebrate! What's the word??? Do you have any DIY projects fo' Jesus??

My Christmas Decorations!

So, I hope everyone already has their Christmas decorations up....but in the event that you don't...maybe you can get some inspiration from mine.

There is my lovely tree and the poinsetta I added to the footrest. I'm aware I definitly need to make a new base for that poinsetta (craft alert!!! any ideas??)

Closer view of my tree. You know what's funny? I love love LOVE my tree, but I hate it in pictures, nothing like the real thing, huh? Oh, and I was relitively pleased with my idea for my side table. Recognize the arrangment? It's from my kitchen table. To balance out the other side I found a beautiful crystal candlestick in the shape of a log from Khole's for 55% off. I topped it off with a red candle with snowflakes on it. As for the glasses, I never drink martini's, but for some reason I have a billion. So I set them out, put some leftover christmas balls in it and I love it! You can't tell because of my high quality camera (ha), but the glass reflects the lights from the tree so beautifully! I love it!I was just proud of myself with that one...I made the bow myself (SKILLZ Y'ALL!!)This is my "mantel." I wanted to make the nativity scene the center because afterall...Jesus is the reason for the season! The left has a Charlie Brown christmas tree, a santa nutcracker that counts down the days 'til Christmas, and a picture of my family...because I love them. On the right is my canibal snowman. Yes, he's a canibal...as you can barely see the snowman is carrying a shovel that says "let it snow"....and two snowman heads in a bucket....Thanks mom!! Also pictures is a snowglobe (childhood obsession) and a canister of my favorite candies!Here's my advent wreath!! homemade :) The rest of the pictures are just random shots around my house.P.S....I totally made the wreath on my front door...schweet! So what do you think? Anything you'd like to know more about? Any more suggestions?

Murder of One

I know I haven't been a great blogger lately...and I might as well warn you that it won't get better. My life is INSANE lately...i'm not kidding when I say i'm busy from 8 am-11 pm and at least until 7 pm the rest of the days, my free time is very precious...BUT...I am going to take the time tonight to continue a little bit more about my own personal Halloween decorations.

Here is my "mantle." These lanterns actually can be plugged in to light up, but I never use them for that. their main purpose is to cover up some of our surround sound speaker. Nifty trick, eh? Like I've told you before, I'm not big on decorating for Halloween or thanksgiving. So i can save some dollas by simply turning these Jack-O-Lanterns around to be pumkins again. As for what I will do for the middle section...wait until October ;)

Here is my enterence way table. Simple...and easy transition into Thanksgiving :)
Here is my candy bowl!!! I got it at Hobby Lobby for 1/2 off!!! Do you see the Febreeze air effects can in the back?? That is a special Harvest scent and it really puts you in the season!!! It actually last a good while as well!

Sorry this one is so messy (he's clean now) This is a soap dispenser I picked up at Bath and Body works last year. Isn't he cute?? :)

That's about it!! sometime (hopefully tomorrow) I will post about my porch decoration....and my pumpkin carving adventures!! Do ya'll have any great decorating suggestions?? ps..i need a halloween outfit...suggestions????? Oh.. and my strange status? here's where it's from :)