applesauce cinnamon ornaments

made some delicious smelling ornaments for my achievement day girls

i hope they love them

so easy and thrifty!

maybe ill whip up a batch for my Christmas tree too

Applesauce Christmas Ornaments 

3/4 cup applesauce
1 cup cinnamon
2 Tablespoon school glue (optional)
1 Tablespoon allspice (optional)

Makes (9) 3 inch ornaments

Combine all ingredients and knead until smooth dough forms. If dough is too sticky add more cinnamon. Roll dough on a cinnamon dusted surface to 1/4- inch thickness. Cut dough with cookie cutters and make a hole with a straw for hanging with ribbon. Transfer to a sheet pan to dry for three to four days, turning once every day. For faster drying bake on a lined cookie sheet at 170 degrees for three to four hours. When dry, decorate with fabric or craft paint if desired and hang with ribbon. Store in airtight container for use year after year.


recipe from savvy shopper deals

year round wreath

happy friday to you!

im thinking about a year round wreath for after Christmas

on my most recent trip to taipan trading i snapped some photos of a wreath that could be cute for year round

the back of the wreath

do you think it could be easy to re-create?

front of wreath

cute and simple

i didn't want to spend $75+ for a wreath from taipan

even though they are really pretty

wonder how much it would be for me to make it myself?

or maybe ill beg for it on my Christmas list ;) 

save me the trouble haha

get the freshest bread

didnt have time to make it to the bakery ?

had to pick up a loaf at the normal grocery store?

here is the best way to tell which day of the week your bread was baked

take a look at the plastic cinch that is closing the bag!

read more about it at Wise Bread

decorating on a budget class

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here is a little list of things we discussed in the decor class today! thanks for all who came- it was a great time.
of course everyone has their own styles- please remember that these are just my own opinions- i hope this list helps you in your design journey.

1. What is your style?

- It takes time to figure it all out.

- Some styles tend to be more expensive than other styles.

- Be open to other styles.

- Subscribe to free design house magazines such as:
crate & barrel 
ikea
potterybarn
country curtains 
pier one
anthropologie
Check to see if your favorite design store has a magazine.

- Sign up for One Kings Lane  where you can save up to 70% on top brands and leading designers in home decor, furniture, etc.

Some favorite home decor books:
Style on a Budget
Domino The Book of Decorating
Apartment Therapy
Home Cheap Home
Living with Light
Colors for Your Every Mood

2. Buy what you like
- Surround yourself with what you love- everything from your furniture to your kitchen items- you should enjoy your things
- If you have expensive taste- look into creative ways to create what you like in a budget way or start saving up for that really sweet piece.
- Shop at your local thrift stores

3. Learn some basic skills
- Sewing can help cut costs with home decor (making your own drapes, pillows, etc.)
- If you are not a seamstress- look into fabric fusion products that will glue fabrics together without sewing or no-sew projects
-  Refinishing old furniture- just a coat of paint can do wonders for almost anything

4. Be Practical for where you are now
- Make your space livable. Do you have lots of little kids or a baby on the way? Maybe the really delicate antique style isn't the best option for you right now- maybe later
- Have your home be inviting to the Lord. Don't make it a cold space. Be able to feel love.
- Watch the lighting in every room- adapt your decor to the amount of sun you get in the room

5. Favorite websites
http://decorology.blogspot.com/
http://greigedesign.blogspot.com/
http://www.designmom.com/
http://www.caitlincreer.com/
http://6thstreetdesignschool.blogspot.com/