~a special Christmas gift~

The long drive into our neighborhood has a walking trail parallel to it.

It also has a cute little bridge that was built and dedicated to my father in law, who passed away last May.

The trail and the bridge hold a special place in our hearts.

Below is our hallway gallery wall, and thanks to my dad we have a special new addition.

For Christmas, my dad painted and gifted us with a canvas of "papas bridge"

Let me tell you, all 4 of us were crying when we opened it.

It's just beautiful and has such a special meaning.

My dad is one talented guy with a big heart.

This is something we will cherish forever.

xoxo

~RedEnvelope~

Looking for another cool website to buy Mother's Day gifts, or a little something for yourself?

I recently got this cool garden tote bag with my monogram from RedEnvelope.

I am so ready for gardening season. 

If this rain would ever stop!

My gardens are filled with weeds but the leaves are starting to bloom and color is starting to pop up here and there. 

I have my eye on a few more coordinating pieces…….

Because looking good in the garden is a must, ha ha!

Oh, I am also drooling over this live succulent wreath:

Besides gardening items, RedEnvelope has a ton of super cool items for you and your home.

Check it out right here.

xoxo

~ DIY ribbon covered Valentine's box~{& a winner}

I have a really simple project for you today that is perfect not only for Valentines Day, but for birthdays, mothers day, etc. 

I am sure you have all seen this little cardboard type boxes at your local craft shop right?

They come in all sorts of shapes and sizes, even heart shaped ones.

I thought these were perfect for my son's teacher and bus driver to show a little love this 

Valentines Day.

Here is how I fancied them up a bit…..

I started by using adhesive backed ribbon by Martha Stewart.

I love all her products, and I love that this is actual ribbon.

You could use washi tape for this project as well if you prefer.

I simply covered the lids of the boxes with the ribbon until every inch was covered. 

{sorry, I got carried away and didn't get a picture along the way}

For the bottoms of the boxes I chose some coordinating scrapbook paper, 

measured, and simply glued on.

I love this green heart paper.

Here are my strips for the side of the round box. 

On the round box I ran short on paper, so I used more ribbon tape and clamped the whole thing until 

the glue was dry.

To finish off the corners on the small rectangular box, I used the ribbon again.

I also finished off the bottom of each box and the under side of each lid. 

Each box got tissue and some heart shaped brownies, recipe coming soon!

 I found this great giant fabric flower in just the right

 color and added it to the top of the big round one.

I myself love getting homemade gifts, and I hope they will love these too.

I also wanted to announce the winner of the Hamilton Beach durathon iron.

Dixie Delights is the lucky winner!

Congratulations on your win, I will be emailing you shortly.

xoxo