7 Ways to Clean Silver When the holidays roll around it always causes me to look at all the tarnished silver I have in my house. Seeing that I am a touch of a silver junkie, there is a lot of it flying around my house! I have tried different methods for cleaning silver and in a pinch, I always go back to my favorite, but I know there are lots of different methods out there to remove tarnish when it takes up residence. As I was looking about I thought it would be fun to show you all the ... continue reading...
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Upcycled Christmas Card Display
Upcycled Christmas Card Display Christmas cards are one of my very favorite things about the holidays. I love seeing familiar faces show up in my mailbox! As my kids have gotten older it's even gotten easier to take our own Christmas card photo - they cooperate so much better now, lol! I love to use an upcycled Christmas card display to show off all the bright shiny faces that usher in the holiday season. This post is sponsored by Minted and contains affiliate links, should you make a ... continue reading...
DIY Coffee Bean Sack Pillow Covers
Coffee bean sack pillow covers are a quick and easy DIY! I have a small infatuation with coffee bean sacks. I can't help it. My source is always full of fun prints and they are only a few bucks a piece. The bold font and bright colors make me want to make all the things. If you've been hanging out here for a while you've seen a few other coffee bean sack projects, but this one is so quick and easy you will be headed to the local coffee roaster in no time. The local coffee ... continue reading...
Holiday Inspiration
Welcome back to Talk of the Town! First, let's take a look at what you may have missed from your party hosts! How to Make a Farmhouse Pallet Wood Sign How to Frame Large Chalkboard Art How to Make Easy Stenciled Farmhouse Style Flour Sack Kitchen Towels In 10 Minutes or Less Collapsible Christmas Tree Box Corner Headboard Bench Dance In The Rain Planked Sign How To Make Outdoor Christmas Planters With Faux Greens Why I have Real Christmas Tree Neglected ... continue reading...
Neglected Dresser Makeover
How this FREE dresser finally got a makeover When you love junk and old furniture as I do and you make it as widely known as I do your phone will ring and texts will come telling you about discarded treasures. They are some of my favorite notifications. My close friend was gifted with a house full of furniture from her uncle (don't we all wish for a relative like that!?) Anyway, this meant she was getting rid of tons of her old furniture. When I saw this dresser, I had to have it. I mean look ... continue reading...
James Avery Christmas Tree Gift
Our Christmas Tree Story Everyone has a Christmas story to tell. This year I am giving my daughter, Mae, a James Avery Christmas Tree charm to add to her growing charm bracelet as a reminder of one of our favorite holiday traditions, but first, the backstory. (make sure you stick around to the end for more #ACharmedChristmas stories from James Avery, this post is sponsored by James Avery, all opinions are 100% my own!) One of my fondest childhood memories was going to pick out the ... continue reading...
Hot Chocolate Cookies and Painted Pinecones
The holiday season is in full swing and last week's party was FULL of amazing holiday décor ideas and treats. I must be in Christmas mode because all the hot chocolate goodies and Christmas tree ideas totally stole my heart this week. We don't really have Pine cones around my house, but all the cute crafts featuring them sure make me wish I were in the piney woods about right now! Hope you enjoy this week's features and we can't wait to see what you've been up to! Welcome back to Talk of the ... continue reading...
Indescribable by Louie Giglio
100 Devotions About God & Science This week I'm going to share a few gifts I'll be giving my kids for Christmas. I hope the ideas help you in case you too are looking for the perfect gift for someone! A few weeks ago I was given the privilege of reviewing the new book by Louie Giglio, Indescribable: 100 Devotions about God & Science. I want to thank them for providing this book for review. Here is what I have to tell you about this book, spoiler alert friends, it's all good! Be sure to ... continue reading...
December Favorites Giveaway
Can you even believe December is already here? It has been so fun waiting to see who the winner would be of last month's box and this month will be no different! I have a few December favorite goodies gathered up for one lucky winner this month! To be entered to win all you have to do is be an active member of my e-mail list! A BIG congrats to for winning the November giveaway box, thank you for being a loyal Hunt & Host follower! I will randomly select a winner on December 31st and ... continue reading...
Monogram Gift Wrapping Idea
Make all your gifts gorgeous and personal with this monogram gift wrapping idea! You guys know I love to monogram all the things. Everything. All of it. So why not monogram gifts too? Look how cute you can make your gift wrapping this year! Perfect for Christmas gift wrap, birthdays or just because! I love to use plain brown craft paper for wrapping paper, it is such a neutral base that you can make your own. I try not to use gift bags when I wrap, because I am old school and love tearing into ... continue reading...
