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New Year's Eve Greetings everyone! I hope you had a wonderful Christmas. One of my son's packages finally arrived YESTERDAY! Still tracking the other. It was the one w/ all the homebaked goodies which managed to survive in tact. It was special when he opened one container that was filled with a cookie I only make at Christmas and to see his face on ZOOM as he said "Smells like Christmas". 

While I always marvel at the end of a year and wonder how we got there so fast, I don't think many of you will argue about saying "Good Riddance" to 2020. Gina C Creates has some fun NYE props like the "Happy New Year" graphic above if you're looking for last minute ideas. We are doing "Nacho New Year" tonight and will I'm sure be asleep by 10! Whatever you do, Happy Happy. 

Let's see some ideas from last week's party!

Satsuma Designs has a great post on ways to celebrate NYE with kids. Love these Faux Fortune Cookies! 

Got burned out bulbs? Or maybe pick up some on sale post-Christmas, but Mary Jo from Masterpieces of My Life has THE perfect use for them. Maybe a New Year's Day project to get a jump start on next year!

With all of the extra boxes from this holiday season, that's a lot of cardboard to recycle or re-purpose which makes this idea from Howling Liz just perfect! Cardboard Canal Houses or you could start now on a Faux Gingerbread House for next year! 

If you need a last minute dessert for tonight or want to plan ahead, check out this "Death By Peanut Butter and Chocolate" (my preferred way to go) from Marilyn's Treats! 

Thank you ALL for making 2020 bearable by sharing your creativity and talents here each week. I don't get to comment on every link but I look at them all and am so honored you choose to share your work here. 

Be safe! Mask Up! Here's to 2021! 

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Happy one week until Christmas Eve Friday Eve all! How on earth is it one week until Christmas? Although that puts us closer to the end of 2020 which isn't a bad thing. You've been busy elves so let's see what you've been up to. 

I love vignettes and how you can incorporate everyday decor items into seasonal decor. Mary Jo from Masterpieces of My Life shows exactly how to do that with her post on baubles in crates. Giving a wider view and a closeup view. 

You really need to check out the whole post to appreciate!

Artsy VaVa is back with another gorgeous painted and stenciled sign and the grain sack accent stripes and boxwood "O" really make it pop! 

Two Chicks and a Mom shared this bright and fun wreath made with supplies from one of my go to places, the Dollar Tree. Perfect to leave up all Winter! Not only is it fun and festive, it has a special story. Please read the whole post. 

Naush from Doodlebuddies shared these Simple and Elegant Christmas trees you can still make for this year or pin for next. 

Thanks as always for sharing your creations here each week. I love seeing what you've all been up to even if I don't always have time to comment. 

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Happy middle of the month Friday Eve all! Hope you've all had a good week. It's finally starting to cool down below 100 here in the desert. I don't think I'm ever going to get used to still being in shorts in October. We're moving full speed ahead towards Halloween so let's take a look at some spooky and fun ideas shared at last week's party. 

Anita from Unique Creations by Anita is blowing her creations out of the park. I happen to love this style, and these bottles are...chef's kiss! 

What is Halloween without some Edgar Allen Poe?!  Maryjo from Masterpieces of My Life has a wonderfully creative vignette inspired by his perfect for Halloween spookiness! 

If your tastes are chic but not scary, then check out this gorgeous Tiered Tray idea from Andrea at Living on Cloud Nine. I adore the buffalo check! 

Finally, these Peanut Butter Blossom Cupcakes from Butter With a Side of Bread, would be perfect with some hot cocoa on a chilly Halloween night! 

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Happy Friday Eve ( thank goodness for calendars because otherwise I'm not sure I'd know which day it was!). Hope you've all had a peaceful, healthy, and creative week! I'm excited to start working on some Thanksgiving inspired projects I can't wait to share. My most recent Halloween themed creation is here: Skull Earrings and Bracelet. 

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Let's take a look at some of the inspiring ideas from last week's party! 

Just because I've been on the hunt for them, I haven't found any more of those foam Dollar Tree pumpkins but Jasmine from Eccentricities by JVG did and I absolutely LOVE what she did with them! Perfect to leave up now through Thanksgiving. 

This colorful, poured, and hand lettered Hey Boo sign from Kristie at Love My Little Cottage is all kinds of perfect! 

Mary Jo from Masterpieces of My Life shared how she updates this awesome birdcage seasonally. I love pieces that can change from season to season. 

Finally, tis the season for all things pumpkin and while I confess to not being a fan, as my blog name tells you, I am a fan of chocolate. So these Bakery Style Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies from 3 Winks Design just may convert me because they look amazing!

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Happy Friday eve all! Hope you've had a great week. Quiet on this end which these days suits me just fine! Made a stop in Dollar Tree last week and got a jump start on Halloween here. 

Let's take a look at some of the great idea from last week's party! 

MaryJo from Masterpieces of My Life shared this  gorgeous Fall Garland made from book pages. Perfect for any room! 

Michelle from My Bijou Life shared these absolutely gorgeous and perfect for Fall Chandelier Earrings. The color combination just screams Autumn to me! 

Anita, from Unique Creations by Anita is back with this FABULOUS Spell Book! I think she hit all the elements!

Finally,  Tracey from The Kitchen Is My Playground shared these irresistible Salted Toffee Chocolate Squares that look like a perfect fall treat to go with a cup of coffee or hot chocolate! YUM!

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