Do Dodson Designs CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS TO MAKE YOURSELF Christmas is coming and you know what that means: DIY Christmas decorations! Every year I come up with a new theme for my holiday decor. Of course, I integrate items from previous years (sometimes taking things apart and remaking them in this year’s style) in order to…
Christmas is coming! That means it is time to get the creativity flowing. Each year I pick a theme or colors to use in my decorating, but this year I am a little confused as to what direction to go. After spending some time on Pinterest I rounded up some great DIY Christmas gift wrap…
Have you ever had raspberry syrup drizzled over pancakes? If you have, you are lucky! If you haven’t, you are in for a treat! Raspberry syrup is one of my favorites and I love to make it in small batches throughout the year. Since it’s not technically “canned” it needs to be kept in the…
Hello! I am so glad you stopped by today for A Very Merry Christmas Home Tour! (Click here to see my regular, everyday home tour!) The day after Thanksgiving my daughter and I decorated for Christmas. And we both love how things turned out. We took a chance going with green and black, but we…
It is time to start thinking about Christmas decorating—at least it is in my house! Each year I have a theme that I carry throughout, from the tree to the wrapping, to the rest of the living room. I like a cohesive look! After all, why stop at the tree when you can go crazy…
Christmas means candy making time is here! Normally we make homemade caramels, but this year my daughter and I want to change things up. On our candy-makin’ list for this year you will find Homemade Peppermint Patties, for sure! Scroll down a bit to see a picture of that yumminess! My son lives in Michigan…
You know what the best part of Thanksgiving dinner is? The desserts, of course! Everyone brings out their best recipes and there is always a ton of goodness to choose from. One of my family’s favorites is Blueberry Pie. It is always on our Thanksgiving table and it tastes like perfection when it is slightly…
One of the things that I insist upon since I work at home is a pretty and functional work space. I find myself more relaxed and motivated when my surroundings make me happy. Recently I moved into a small 1,000 square foot home, downsizing from over 3,200 square feet. It has been a challenge to…