Winter weekend plans...

After a very chilly few days, we've finally got a heatwave this weekend of 30+ degree temps and we're looking forward to spending some time outside. 

 Even my backyard gnomes have finally dug out from our last storm.

 Take time to play this weekend.

XOXO
   

Christmas clearance Valentine makeovers...

Although it's only mid-January, my crafting brain has turned to Valentine projects.  My local grocery chain (Meijer) is carrying these vintage-inspired chocolate boxes. I'm a sucker for anything vintage looking and the $1.49 price tag isn't bad either.  

Over the last week, I stopped by Target and Dollar General and picked up a couple of Christmas items that were 90% off.  

The red felt tree skirt (Dollar General) received a few felt hearts and is now my Valentine tree skirt for my year-round sunroom tree.  Excuse the wrinkles.  I haven't decorated the tree yet, but I've added a few red lights.

The fabric houses and felt heart were part of this year's Target line of ornaments  and with a few embellishments, they will also be added to my Valentine tree.  

Are you working on any special Valentine projects?

XOXO
   

Snow, Ice and Harry Potter!

It's been a wild week of extreme weather. 

 The snow was coming down so hard Thursday night, we could barely see across our own yard.

Friday, we enjoyed all enjoyed a day off from school and spent the majority of our time digging out.

On Saturday, we officially opened up our backyard ice rink.

It's been weeks nurturing the ice and this extra cold weather really helped get the ice nice and hard.  

For my long time followers, you know that my husband loves Harry Potter and spends time each week reading Harry Potter during the lunch hour to two different elementary schools in his district.

Saturday night, was their annual Harry Potter Yule Ball.

 Over 150 students were in attendance.

 The decorations were nothing short of fantastic.

A truly magic evening.

Not sure how we're going to top the excitement of this past week.

Have yourself a magical week.
XOXO
     

A few vintage finds...

During our Christmas break, Chris and I visited one of our favorite antique stores and came home with a couple of things for the A-frame. 

The $5 mini wooden skis are now part of my winter decorating.

The electric fireplace was a steal at $47.  Aside from looking very 1960s (the period of our A-frame), it actually gives off a tiny bit of heat.

Speaking of heat, it sure is cold outside this week.  BRRR.

 It's definitely good ice making weather for our backyard ice rink.

Stay warm, friends.

Happy January!

These past two weeks have been wonderfully relaxing. 

 I think we spent more time at our A-frame than home.

Lots of great family time.

 Such a wonderful two weeks and much needed respite from work.

 Most of our Christmas decorations are put away, but a few snow themed items are staying out now that winter has finally returned.

Wishing you a very Happy and Healthy 2015.  I hope your year is off to a good start.