Author:Lori

Counting Down…

December 13
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A family tradition for many is a celebration with a Christmas Advent Calendar–a fun way to count down the days until the big man pays a visit!  Never needing to be elaborate, the advent is a festive way to add little joys each day of the season!  I love the way these trinkets can remind us all to be thankful for the little things…to appreciate the thought behind the tiny gift–not judging its worth!  Even though we’re into the second week in December…it’s never too late to begin this tradition!  If you don’t think you’re up for 24 days of gifting, just try the week before Christmas–kids young and old will love how the countdown adds to the anticipation of this most festive of holidays!  Celebrating with tiny gifts for ones we hold dear…

simple advent…simple joy!

Dress Your Plate!

November 13
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Thanksgiving day is just a couple of weeks away so it’s time to start thinking about all the fun touches to add to your table!  Simple items can be used to create a memorable table that will really make your family and guests feel special!  We’ve pulled together some easy ideas for dressing up your plates…with whimsical place cards, favors and napkin treatments you can make yourself!  Take a peek at these fun accessories for your place settings…your guests will love them and you will too!

simple can be so glamorous…

Au Natural

November 11
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The Harvest season is filled with so many comforts and joys…the beauty of the trees putting on their last show before winter sets in, the aromas of wonderful cooking, baking and wood smoke from the fire, the warmth of a wooly blanket to swaddle yourself in, and the excitement of pouncing into a fresh pile of leaves!  Fall offers a time to get back to simple basics…appreciating the beauty of nature which has so much to offer!  Everything we need to add some fall beauty to our homes is already around us…often times in our own backyards (or at least at the nearest market!)  Try adding some found nature to your home or Thanksgiving table…the results promise to please!

let’s go natural…

Turkey Time

November 8
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Sometimes decorating for Thanksgiving can fall by the wayside.  It’s a holiday sandwiched between the frolic & festivity of Halloween and Christmas…and often times, as decorating goes, even forgotten!  Though it’s a holiday with less pomp and circumstance, the meaning of the day is well worth celebrating!  Throughout the month we will offer simple ideas for “turkey time” decorating, celebrating and inspiration!

let’s talk turkey…

Let’s Have a Party!

October 14
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Halloween parties can be such a magical time!  Whether it’s a full blown costume party or something a little more quiet, this season definitely brings on the fun in a big way!  A chance to let caution take the back seat and creativity take the wheel!  If you are hosting a party or just thinking of having one, we hope you can take some inspiration from this spooky event that was so much fun for the recipients and the planners as well!  Lots of little details really create an enchanting event…

Getting ready…

Something to Crow About

October 11
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It’s time to decorate with all the spooky splendor you can imagine!  Halloween is such a great holiday to get creative and never worry about the perfect outcome of design!  In fact, often times the less perfect is more perfect…does that make sense?  Let loose and have fun with this one!  Bringing smiles to kids and adults alike, Halloween should never be taken too seriously!  By recycling crows used outside last year, my mantle was given a thrifty Halloween makeover…see what’s in your attic and play…

a little holiday inspiration…

Off to the Orchard

October 7
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A great way to welcome Autumn and get inspired for the season is a trip to your local apple orchard!  A family tradition in our household, this outing really gets us all excited for the fun and food that the season brings!  Apple picking is certainly fun…but the sights and smells from the cider mill & bakery are just as delightful!  A wonderful treat after a hard morning of tree climbing!  Many large orchards also have festivals and fun of their own so it’s the perfect family outing!

orchard inspiration…

Add Touches of Sparkle & Fun

October 4
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Halloween doesn’t always need to be black, orange and white…why not include other colors that compliment your home?  In this case, a little gold was just right for the holiday decor in my work room!  Since I spend a lot of time in this room I wanted to add Halloween decor but still keep it fairly neutral…we also do lots of Giggle work in here so it needed to stay whimsical & fun!  These are some simple ways to add festive touches to any room…

some spooky sparkle…

We Heart School!

August 28
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It’s the first day of school!  And at Giggle we consider that a perfect reason to have a party!  Celebrate the beginning of a wonderful school year with a sweet treat waiting for your cherubs!  Giggles and grins will be had by all when they arrive home to find this table full of goodies…time to enjoy and tell the tales of the “first day” adventures!  Easy to do for any celebration…no fuss decorations that look like you slaved for hours, your kid’s favorite snacks, and voila! you have a wonderful surprise!

check out this “we heart school” celebration…

Little Jars Hanging…

August 26
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Sometimes the most simple of things can be so lovely!  With summer winding down, we need to enjoy the beauty of the last remaining blooms in any way we can!  A simple mason jar or any other glass container can make a lovely vessel for a suspended arrangement!  Garden twine or wire will do to hang these small bouquets from just about anywhere…a tree, a trellis…anywhere your heart desires!  No need to be fancy, they do the job all by themselves…

couldn’t be easier to create a lovely mood…