Vintage tea cups make a super easy DIY party favor or gift! By the time you get to middle age, the girlfriend parties have been done to death. I have been to more book club nights , basket auctions, Bunco groups, ornament exchanges , happy hours, product parties and PTA socials than I can count. Don't get me wrong, they were all fun and occasionally, I still attend, but my schedule is so booked lately that when I do have free time, I want to spend it with people that really count, doing things I really enjoy.

Make a charming cottagecore style skirt for any table with a bit of fabric and a few tension rods. It's an easy DIY project and sewing is optional! In May, I decided to give my living room a bit of a makeover. I found a few new fabrics that I couldn't resist and well, you know the story.  While it's still a work in progress, I did finish the biggest project on my list. Adding a skirt to an old Ikea end table.

Add wooden letters to an old wreath (or a new one) for a little extra flair! One of the greatest benefits of a large family, is all of the swapping that goes on...shoes, clothes, babysitting and, as we have all grown older, furniture and home décor items. It's awesome.

Not too long ago, I wrote a piece showcasing my kitchen .  I proudly gave a tour of the room from top to bottom. Except for this...