Tammy 
I stumbled upon these cute little white ceramic feathers at Michaels in the dollar bins and they were calling my name. I decided to give them a little shine and add some metallic paint to the bottom half, giving them a dipped look. So easy, they take minutes and just a few supplies. Add them … Read more
Are you a traditional red and green Christmas decorator or do you tend to decorate to match your home’s colors? I recently switched up my decor to a more traditional red and green, but I wanted to share my beachy decor here as well! I love to pick up most of my decorations at HomeGoods … Read more
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. The time when lots of bright orange packages arrive at my door! I’m always behind the camera and rarely in front of one, so this year it was an extra special surprise to get the four of us together in one frame. This summer on our odessy … Read more
I can’t believe that I haven’t shared this recipe here before. These buttery, sweet orange rolls are one of my favorite family traditions. Every holiday memory I have revolves around these orange rolls…in our house we call the time of year from Thanksgiving to Easter “Orange Roll Season” because we know they will pop up at … Read more
Oh it’s that time! Let the shopping season begin! It is so much fun to sift through thousands of ideas and pick out my favorites to share with you. If you have a techie on your gift list, this is the guide for you. Whether you are buying gadets for kids and teens or grown … Read more
Do you host for the holidays? I have lucked out these last few years and not hosted Thanksgiving or Christmas. It’s funny, because I love to host…don’t get me wrong, but there is something really nice about being able to truly relax and enjoy the holidays without the chaos of making everything. Just because I … Read more
Late last night I heard about a contest and decided on a whim to enter. I’m not typically a dreamer in the sense that entering contests usually doesn’t appeal to me, but for some reason…maybe the fact that it was very late and I wasn’t in my right mind 😉 spoke to me. The … Read more
Whether you’re going on a long trip or a quick weekend in the country, there is a great bag to take you there this holiday season or any season! Great weekender bags are spacious enough to accommodate more than a weekend’s worth of outfits. And, thanks to their durable construction and handles, you’ll have no trouble carting your … Read more
People… I am dead serious when I tell you this is the best grilled cheese recipe in the world! And I have had my fair share of (Even taught some) amazing, eye rolling, unforgettable grilled cheese sandwiches. Not only is the best one ever… its also crazy easy! I got all but two of the ingredients … Read more
It never ceases to amaze me how brilliant and creative kids can be. The other morning I came downstairs to find Ash crafting at the kitchen island. She made the most adorable DIY Kid’s craft, I wanted her to show you how to make these fun Thanksgiving crafts for your party or Thanksgiving table this year. I have … Read more
Have you started yet? Christmas shopping that is?! Well, if you’re counting, there are exactly 45 days until Christmas, and that means we better get our shopping on! Since today is Travel Tuesday, I thought I’d let you know about my favorite products and the best travel books for the traveler on your list. When … Read more
Only 24 hours left until one of the most fun nights of the year! In case you are still looking for some great, last minute Halloween ideas, I’ve rounded up all kinds of great halloween crafts, printables and party ideas here from the blog over the last few years for you all in one spot! … Read more
Ah, the City of Lights. There are so many great places to visit in Paris that you can visit there multiple times and still not see everything. Climbing to the top of the Eiffel Tower for breathtaking views of this magical city is undoubtedly one of life’s greatest thrills, a must do for anyone visiting … Read more
Here’s a sneak peek at the shoot I did for HomeGoods. Find me over on the Design Happy blog today talking all about fall entertaining tips! 🙂 There are tons of fun images too! 🙂 Happy Monday! tammy
On any given week I know that when it comes time to make the pilgrimage to Target, my wallet is going to be instantly lighter. I mean, let’s be real. With the Dollar Spot I can’t even get further than 10 feet into the place and I’ve already dropped $50…dollar spot my foot! 😉 Well, … Read more
Trunk or Treat is upon us! This fun night is one of my kid’s favorites. Probably because it involves about 1000 kids in costume running from car to car over and over collecting more candy than they can carry. Each year there’s a little contest for who decorates their trunk the cutest or spookiest. I love … Read more
Do you always want to create a fun, themed breakfast for your kids at the holidays, but feel like you never have the time? Well, here is the answer to all of your problems! 😉 You can whip up these delicious pumpkin pancakes in no time and top them with cute (and SUPER easy) whipped … Read more
1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 8 / 9 Side tables are the easiest way to add style and functionality to your space. Whether you are looking to add a pop of color, an interesting shape or a fun texture to your room, these little numbers are … Read more
Hard to believe, but Halloween is just around the corner! Whether your hosting a party, staying home to welcome trick or treaters, or in charge of classroom parties, it’s time to start thinking about treats! Here’s a quick and easy tutorial for a fun treat bag for party guests and little Gobblins alike. Fill these … Read more
If the trend is good enough for Olivia Palermo and Taylor Swift, it’s good enough for me. With so many great options to choose from, whether it’s buffalo check to plaid, there’s an option for everyone to wear this season’s biggest trend. Bright and colorful or grungy, traditional checked prints are becoming more modern. This … Read more
These days, it is nearly impossible to get through a day without making a call, checking email, or posting to social media accounts. If you are planning a trip overseas, you may find that staying connected is more difficult and expensive than you expected, right at a time when you need to be relying heavily … Read more
This my friends… is a side dish that dreams are made of! Elote is a traditional Mexican street corn that they sell on the cob and is slathered in mayonnaise, lime, cotija cheese and spices. It’s absolutely delicious! This dish is a version of that (with a “Jenny Evans” twist!) but the fresh corn is … Read more
I fell victim to the donuts again. 😉 Those cute, holiday themed donuts at Krispy Kreme that is! Have you seen the adorable Halloween designs they have? Monsters, Spider Webs, Pumpkins, Halloween Sprinkles…Man, I’m a sucker for cute packaging and good marketing! 😉 As I was driving home with my fresh box of cute Halloween donuts, … Read more
Somehow, whenever I end up going shopping for myself, I end up coming home with bags for my littlest fashionista instead. John likes to call her my very own American Girl Doll. As sad as it is, he’s probably right! I know that my years of getting to choose what she’s wearing are waning, and … Read more
You bought them, and now it’s after Labor Day so they’re collecting dust in the back of your closet. Just like I grew up thinking I couldn’t mix black and brown, I also thought white had a season…from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Well…break those cute white pants out of hiding and celebrate wearing them in … Read more
Halloween is almost here!! My second most favorite time of the year! (hey, I’m a poet and I didn’t even know it!…sorry…I couldn’t resist!) 😉 I always have so much fun creating new projects each year to share with you all. Actually, sometimes it’s a bit nerve wracking to be honest. I REALLY want to bring … Read more
Now that school has been back in session for awhile I finally feel like schedules are becoming more routine and we are all adjusted back to regular life. It always seems like a full month before we are really in the swing of things, and once we are finally settled, it feels really good! It’s … Read more
I can’t believe that it is OCTOBER!! I was going to be on top of things this year and have the kids costumes ready to go by early September, and here we are, in October, and I haven’t even ordered them yet. eek! How that manages to happen to me EVERY year, I will never … Read more
via buzzfeed You’ve seen it on bags, shoes, jewelry…those cute little tassels and fringe that gives everything a playful, whimsical look. Well, good news…that trend has headed indoors too! via casa sugar You only used to find fringe on grandma’s couch…not anymore! Now grandma’s couch is hip again. 😉 via decorative bedroom Create an intimate, … Read more
This season anything goes…a rainbow of colors from earthy neutrals like Desert Sage, bold statement colors like Marsala, fresh pastels and patterns make sure that you will have fun putting your outfits together this fall and winter fashion season! I’ve put together a few of my favorite looks from my favorite color palettes for you… Marsala Red Reflecting Pond Call … Read more