Get ready….get set….Memorial Weekend here we come!!! Can you believe the start of summer is just around the corner?!! Sara and I are counting down the weeks until school is out. We are dreaming of summer sun, the kids sleeping in {we can wish} and fun summer drinks enjoyed by all. This Lemon Blueberry Simple Syrup is just as it’s stated….simple and perfect topped with lemonade, turned into a festive summer cocktail, or better yet given as a gift.
Spring has sprung and I am all about being practical. A couple of weeks ago we celebrated The Blue and Gold Dinner for our Boy Scout Troop. Instead of making an impractical centerpiece; our den along with some parental guidance {hmm, hmm} created these lovely Blue and Gold Succulent Pots. Perfect for a spring display both inside or out. These succulent pots take very little water and what is best of all, an added tent, pictures, and a small fire {made out of sticks and tissue} make these Blue and Gold Succulent Pots a fantastic desert survival themed centerpiece!
DIY Pumpkin Succulent Harvest Decoration //Hello, friends! About two weeks ago, I posted a photo of the pumpkin succulent arrangement my crafty mom brought over to me. It was such a hit on my personal Instagram and Facebook page, that I decided a tutorial was necessary. My sweet mama came over with the supplies, and I photographed her in action!
There are so many things I LOVE about this project! The first, obviously being, that I was able to create this with my mom! I also love that it’s super simple, completely gorgeous, and is a “green” project {not wasting or harming the plants in order to create this lovely harvest piece}.
{This arrangement would make the most perfect hostess gift for Thanksgiving, or a great centerpiece for a fall gathering, in which you’re entertaining. It would also be a thoughtful, handmade gift for family, friends, teachers, or coworkers.}
Unlike many of the pumpkin succulent pieces you may have seen floating around the web or Pinterest… there is no need to actually cut into the pumpkin. {Unbelievable, right?} The steps are easy, and explained below in a tutorial with pictures. I’ve also included helpful tips {from my mom!} for keeping your harvest decoration looking great, and ideas for planting the top of Mr. Pumpkin when he starts to expire. [Read more…]
Raise your hand if you’ve entered your last few weeks of school? Let’s save you some time, money, and the need to figure out your end of the year gift with these easy and cute Mason Jar Succulents! These little pots of love are inexpensive, simple to make, and best of all… they don’t require a green thumb to keep alive. Better than flowers and chocolates, your teachers or friends will love this gift!
I don’t know about you, but the list gets longer by the day filled with upcoming June birthdays and thank you gifts. I planted the above potted succulents a couple years ago. They started off as a small arrangement. I have cut and replanted some of these succulents over time into pots in both my yard and house. When thinking about ways in which to thank and gift the special people on my to-give list, I figured why not create a cute succulent gift? Using inexpensive mason jars, mod podge, and succulents, this gift is a cinch.
Teacher Appreciation Gift Ideas are always needed this time of the year. With Mason, we have a “team” of what I like to refer as “angels” that help him to continue to progress in his main stream classroom with his peers. How do you find a way to say how much you appreciate them? Due to the number of people that are in his support team, I am often pondering ways in which I can purchase special “thank you” gifts to show our appreciation.
