Dare to DIY 2014

Dare to DIY 2014

It's that time of year again!  The most wonderful DIY fun is about to be had.

It's Dare to DIY time!!!!

What is the Dare to DIY Challenge? 

This challenge is the brainchild of NewlyWoodwards.  It is a challenge to motivate us to DIY projects through Thanksgiving and Christmas - and to do it together.  Kim was kind enough to let Katja, Rachel and I join in on the hosting fun! Blog parties are rare these days in blogland.  We want to bring back some of that old school blog fun! 

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Smells Like the Holidays

Smells Like the Holidays

I have been trying to hold off on the whole holiday thing this year but it's extremely hard.  The world is like "YOU WILL BE MERRY RIGHT NOW!  FORGET THANKSGIVING! DECK THOSE HALLS! TRIM THAT TREE!"

I fought the good fight until a package filled with Frasier Fir products from Thymes appeared on my doorstep.

Did you know that it is your sense of smell that evokes the strongest memories?  I opened my box from Thymes and instantly wanted to string some lights and watch Elf.  Right then.  Who needs turkey and stuffing?

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