Decor

We are excited to share our local Phoenix Halloween Decor finds with you... to make shopping local easy peasy. A few weeks ago (I’m fairly certain it was around September 20th), my mom came over to my house and seemed shocked...

This year our Thanksgiving table will be sporting these updated linen napkins! Materials needed: Linen Napkins Multi-use or Fabric Paint Pencil or Wooden Dowel Foambrush (I wanted jumbo dots - so I used a large foambrush In three easy steps, here is how: Step 1:...

Hello Holiday Season. This time of year is pure magic for our sweet kiddos—Santa, presents, holiday baking, the list goes on. For us parents working behind-the-scenes, this time of year can bring stress and seemingly mile-long to-do lists. One item...

  This year, Pantone has really changed it up!  Not only have they lightened up the color choice from the darker, bolder ones over the past few years, this year they have chosen TWO colors.  While Rose Quarts and Serenity...

Last month we hosted a Chalkboard Hand Lettering Workshop at urbAna with Dear Sarah of Page & Mason Invitations.  If you have not been to this adorable shop yet, you need to go now!  You know we are huge on supporting...

Still haven't made your plans for Valentine's Day? What about hosting a Valentine's Day Craft Night?! Whether you are single or not, a fun idea is to get together with your girls! Us moms can always use some "me...

Hi friends! The most patriotic holiday of the year is rapidly approaching! To me 4th of July is all about the BBQs, pool time, and of course, fireworks!! We know a lot of you will be doing the same...

You see them everywhere with their catchy sayings, witty humor, and baby announcements, but have you ever thought about making a letterboard of your own? Well, I did and here I will tell you exactly how I did it......

Each year I'm tempted to go to Hobby Lobby or Michael's, gather wreath supplies, and make a few holiday wreaths for Fall and Winter....does that ever happen?! No! I have 3 kids and one on the way so most...

It's crunch time! Halloween is less than a week away. . . are you hosting or attending a party? This spooky ghost cake topper would be the perfect addition for any of your chocolaty Halloween treats, and is so...

Tired of the same old wrapping paper at the stores with snowman and santa hats? Or maybe your fingers hurt just thinking about all the ribbon strand curls you'll be making this year. Gift wrapping for the holidays does not...

"Enjoy the little things in life... For one day you'll look back and realize they were big things." -Kurt Vonnegut It's amazing how quickly time passes when you have children. I feel like I had all the time in the...

I love America, food, friends, and fireworks, which naturally means that the Fourth of July is one of my favorite holidays. One thing I really appreciate about this holiday is that it’s easy. Celebrating usually means a low-key BBQ...

Well, the holiday season is in full swing, which means wonderful music, decorations, and events… and also extra responsibilities, events, and stress.  Hopefully your December is trending more towards the wonderful-ness than the stressfulness!   If you’re like me, and some...

My boys are 3 and 4 years old so when the first Disney Planes movie came out last year they were obsessed, my oldest especially! When his birthday rolled around this year I just knew I had to throw...

Lately I haven’t been enjoying my home, despite remodeling it to create an open concept (which I do LOVE).  I have been feeling high strung and like there is always something to do: clean, cook, pick up, organize, file....

Because we apparently have a thing for Coffee Filter Crafts this year!!! See here and here (in the swag bags) we have brought you yet another easy and inexpensive coffee filter craft that you will love! Best of all the finished product will...

Happy Friday guys! So we are bringing you another fun Disney themed kids snack (Psst did you see our HIGH FLYING Planes Carrot Snack?!) This is a simple and fun Frozen Olaf character treat. We are giving you a...

Everyone has a Disney Side. Whether you love the movies or going to the theme parks, it's there and waiting to come out! For my family the love of the characters from the movies usually transcends into parties full of...

Can you guys believe that it's November already?! I sure can't but I am super excited to decorate for the holidays. I wanted to do a super easy DIY fall wreath for those of you who want to get creative...

I can’t quite believe it’s that time of year again. . . . Back to School! First day jitters can affect everyone. . . children, parents, and even teachers. This year is especially bittersweet for me because my little...

Thanks to Netflix, people are spring cleaning in January. I am going to throw it on out there: I can’t watch Tidying Up. I just can’t do it. Don’t get me wrong, I tried. I wanted to jump on the...

Did you know that this Saturday (September 26th) is National Pancake Day?! Yahoo! If this isn’t a reason to party I don’t know what is. . . .I mean. . . .everyone LOVES pancakes, right?! So I put together a National...

Graduation Celebrations Have you seen the movie Inside Out? Oh, who am I kidding. . . . if you read North Phoenix Moms Blog, then I am 90 percent certain you have seen the movie. If you haven't, run out right this minute...

This post was written by Barbara Hyde of Dusty Lilacs Vintage Rentals. When my late husband and I moved into our home back in 1995, we did a complete renovation and I thought I loved it all ... all except my kitchen. ...