If you love the spooky feeling a ouija board can add to your Halloween decor, then this is the project for you! This DIY ouija board Halloween tray adds a creepy touch and is also great to use as a serving tray at your Halloween party!
Holidays and Seasonal
Magic Crystal Ball: How to Make a Fortune Teller Crystal Ball for Halloween
This magic crystal ball really GLOWS! And guess what, it only requires three things and takes just about five minutes to make! Get ready to be the belle of the Halloween ball with this fortune teller crystal ball – no one will ever believe you made it yourself! Oh man, oh man, oh man! Am…
DIY Witch Costume: Homemade Witch Costume Tutorial
Ready to cast spells in style this Halloween? That’s exactly what you’ll be doing in this DIY witch costume! You’ll need a couple of thrift store finds, some tulle and a few other basic materials to whip up this homemade witch costume! The Circus and I were chatting about our Halloween costumes the other day….
Christmas at the Farm
If you saw yesterday’s holiday home tour, fair warning that this one is a complete 180 from that one. Yesterday, I shared our 70’s Landing Pad decked out for Christmas and today, I’m sharing our family’s farmhouse all done up for the holidays. It’s two very different decor styles! Before I go any further though,…
All Hail the Christmas Camel | It’s a Colorful Life Christmas Home Tour
Unintentionally, camels became the theme of my holiday home tour this year. I didn’t mean for it to happen. It just did. I looked around my living and dining room after all the decorations were up and realized I had multiple camels varying in heights of nine inches to two feet looking back at me….
Christmas Decoration Ideas: Simple and Affordable
Decorating for the holidays can get stressful and expensive! These Christmas decoration ideas though are easy to make and affordable! And don’t worry – all of these simple Christmas decoration ideas are still gorgeous! Christmastime is officially here, y’all! I put the finishing touches on our holiday decorations a little over a week ago and…
The Circus’ Christmas Tree: 2018
It’s been a few years since the kid has gotten her own (blue) Christmas tree and it’s been that long since we’ve shared how she decorates her tree too. So when my friend Chelsea from Two Twenty One asked a few of us bloggers to share our kiddo’s Christmas trees and holiday spaces, I was…
DIY Christmas Ornament Drink Stirrers
If you’re looking for a festive touch to your holiday party this year, make these Christmas ornament drink stirrers. It’s a simple DIY that will take about 10 minutes and costs around $10-$15. You might remember these fun little drink stirrers from last year’s Christmas home tour when they made their debut appearance. I love…
Thoughtful and Useful Gifts for Grandparents
While every grandparent loves those beautiful works of art they often get from the grandkids, maybe you want to step it up a notch this Christmastime. Of course, still let your little ones give them that artwork, but maybe add one of these Christmas gifts for grandparents to go along with it!
Gifts for Beginning DIYers
Have some wanna-be DIYers on your gift list? Or maybe you’re wanting to start doing DIY projects yourself? Find great gifts for DIYers here or add some of these to your own holiday wish list! I often get comments on my DIY projects about people saying how they wish they could do DIY, but they…
Gifts for People Who Love Music
Have a music lover on your holiday gift list? Someone who lives and breathes music? Being that kind of person myself, I can say with confidence that one of these music gifts is going to be the perfect gift for that person. Whether they love rock, country, or something else, this list of music gift…
Let the gift giving begin.
I’m sure I’m breaking a few rules here. Yes, you did read the title of this post correctly – Let the gift giving begin. I know, I know, I know – October isn’t over yet, and here’s the crazy lady already talking about holiday gifts. You’re damn straight. If this is your first holiday season…
Glam and Spooky Halloween Home Tour
It’s looked like Halloween around here for quite a while now (since early-mid September-ish!), and now the weather is actually starting to feel like Halloween as well! It was still crazy hot here in the South up until about last week. When we got back from fall break, we were so excited to find that…
Glittery DIY Witch Broom
Learn how to make a witches broom using items from the Dollar Tree and your own yard! It’s so simple to make this sparkly DIY witch broom that you’ll only be sorry you didn’t make one sooner! This year for Halloween, I’m going to be a (not-so-basic) witch! Personally, I don’t think dressing up as…
DIY Skull Sconce in 15 Minutes
If you’ve got 15 minutes to spare, you can easily whip up this DIY skull sconce to add to your Halloween decor! It lends a touch of spook for not a lot of money! Halloween is in full force at my house. The decorations are out and the costumes are being planned! Grunt Labor has…
Easy DIY Halloween Decorations
These easy DIY Halloween decorations will add a touch of Halloween splendor to your home in no time! These spooky decorations are simple to make and each costs under $10 for supplies! Here’s to Halloween – DIY style! It’s September! In my world, that means I’m busting out the skulls, spell book and witch’s hat…
Make This Simple Valentines Wreath DIY in Under 30 Minutes
Looking for a simple valentine door wreath to make? This valentines wreath DIY will take you only 30 minutes to less to make – and it’s beautiful!
A Colorful Christmas Home Tour
Yesterday, I shared a home tour of our farmhouse all decked out with its Christmas decor. Today, I’ve got a holiday home tour of the 70’s Landing Pad and it’s pretty different from the farmhouse… While both are filled with decorations full of memories and many vintage, this one is quite a bit more colorful….
Vintage Inspired Farmhouse Christmas Tour
I’m going to be honest, y’all. Christmas decorating this year was stressful. I’m sure that part of it was due to the fact that I was decorating both the 70’s Landing Pad and the farmhouse, but there were some serious moments of wanting to huddle myself in a corner and cry it out. And maybe…
What the Circus is Getting for Christmas
I think we’ve covered gift ideas for just about every kind of person this year, except kiddos. I usually don’t do gift guides for kids because each kid is so different about what they like at different ages. Since the Circus is a big part of this blog though and is the reason for many…
Gifts for New Homeowners
One of my favorite types of gifts to buy are gifts for new homeowners. I love selecting something for them that they will find incredibly useful for their new place or something that is more meaningful and decorative for their new home. These gift ideas for new homeowners that you’ll find below range from useful…
Gift Ideas for Your Blunt Friend
Your blunt friend. The one who tells it like it is – and usually in an inappropriate manner. Where would we be without them? Here’s a list of great gifts for sarcastic friends that they are sure to appreciate. Want more great gift ideas that are both thoughtful and affordable this holiday season? Then be…
Holiday Gift Giving. It’s my thing.
Today is November 1st. For me, that means a couple of things. It’s, for the most part, socially acceptable to bring out the Christmas decorations. It’s time to kick off the holiday gift-giving season. Ok, I’ve already bought a few gifts. Now. Before you start throwing tomatoes at me, let’s get a few things straight….
I want to be a crow.
Me to the Circus in September: “You know, Halloween will be here soon. What do you think you want to be for Halloween?” The Circus: “A crow.” Me: “Umm. Ok. Well, we aren’t buying anything for it until closer to Halloween in case you change your mind.” Cause I know she’s gonna change her mind…