BFF Open House

 

Happy OCTOBER and Friday Eve! How is it already October? Fourth quarter? Peak Holiday Season? Crazy. 

I hope you all had a good end of September. It's full steam ahead from here on out. 

This week I shared: 

Mackenzie Childs Inspired Mini Pumpkin Stack

and

Nightmare Before Christmas Ornaments

And you all were busy at last week's party with lots of fun Fall ideas, so let's take a look at a few. 

Petticoat Junktion shared a wonderful thrift find and makeover with this Candle Holder Makeover, perfect for Fall. 

My French Twist shared how to make and decorate with these Mini Paper Pumpkins. No machine needed! 

Steph Creates Things shared How to Transform Terra Cotta Pots into gorgeous Fall decor. 

And finally, check out these delicious-looking Caramel Cashew Bars from Recipes Simple! Perfect for afterschool or sports team snacks, or anytime!

Thanks to all who linked up, and can't wait to see what you have to share this week! 

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BFF Open House

 

Happy Friday Eve, all, and Happy Fall Y'all!! 

And happy birthday to my two oldest (as in how long I've known them!) friends who share the same birthday tomorrow, and to another dear friend, whose birthday is today! I share a birthday month with some amazing women. 

Hope you've all had a creative week. Started haunting my halls, which to normal people is early, but to "us types" is LATE. HA HA. Already seeing Christmas popping up. 

This week I shared:

Blinged Out Pumpkin Pail 

I've also been working on some new ornaments to add to my Halloween tree, and Mr. Chocolate is pretending he didn't hear me say I need a bigger one. 

Lots of wonderful Fall inspiration was shared at last week's party, so let's take a look at some ideas! 

Building Our Hive shared a beautiful Day of the Dead Wreath. Living in the Southwest, this tradition is huge here, and I really love what it represents, plus all of the art around it. 

Ann's Entitled Life shared this equally beautiful Fall Lantern Swag, which can last now through November! 

If you love Mackenzie-Childs' style but not the prices, Master Pieces of My Life shows you how to achieve the look for less. And while signature black and white is well known, I was in Dillards last week, and they have a collection in various colors, inspiring us to branch out if this isn't your palette. 

Finally, how perfect are these No Bake Acorn Cookies from Cindy's Online Recipe Box? 

Thanks as always to all who linked up! Let's see what's in store this week. 

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BFF Open House Link Party

 

Happy Friday Eve, all. Happy to report that the blog issues that got resolved last week has stayed resolved! I hope everyone's moved into September smoothly, with those of you sending kids back to school settling into routines. I well remember all the school start up meetings, paperwork, class-specific things to get, etc. 

This week I shared: 

Fun Pics from "Disneyween"

DIY Witch Broom Wreath 

And you all have been busy with Fall crafting so let's take a look at some ideas! 

Steph Creates shared an adorable and easy accent piece with this simple and cute Framed Ghost idea.

 Petticoat Junktion shared a great way to Decorate Mini Pumpkins. Not all pumpkins need to be carved! 

With prime baking season revving up, if you like coffee flavor, this Coffee Buttercream Frosting Recipe from Ann's Entitled Life is a must-check-out! 

Finally, Fall is also apple season, and caramel apples are at the top of the list. This Caramel Apple Dirty Soda from Hunny I'm Home DIY should do the trick! It's alcohol free so everyone can have it.  

Thanks to everyone who linked up and can't wait to see what you've got to share this week!!

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BFF Open House Woo Hoo...Blog's Back Up

 

Yeesh! Go away for a week, and come back to find out some gremlin snuck into my blog, leaving DNS errors and "not found" errors. Panic at the Disco for any Millenials out there! 

We had a FABOOLOUS time on our trip, and I will post some pics early next week. Seriously, if you ever get the chance to see Disneyland decked out for Halloween...DO IT! 

After stressing this week and getting back up and running, we're just going to go all party, no features this week and resume features next week! Mkay?! 

I did share some fun Vintage Halloween Printables that no one could see this week! 

I hope that September has started off creatively for everyone. It's GO time! 

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BFF Open House: 2 Week Party

 

Happy Friday Eve, Creative Peeps! As you can see from the title, this will be a TWO-WEEK party because Mr. Chocolate and I are running away to our favorite home away from home, Disneyland (again!). This time, we're celebrating our 35th Anniversary (and an early birthday for me!). I have no idea where the time has gone, but here we are. We met 40 years ago in college, were "just friends" for four years, then dated and got engaged within months. And guess where we celebrated our engagement, spent part of our honeymoon, have observed anniversaries, birthdays, son's HS and college graduations? And now in our Junior-Senior years, we're still at it. The marriage and Disney! 

And it's going to be fully decorated for my favorite season, so that's even better!🎃

 

This week I shared: 

DIY Witch Broom 

Summerween Printables:

Now, let's take a look at some fun ideas from last week's party and I'll see you on the other side in a couple of weeks! 

The Apple Street Cottage shared this gorgeous Fall Pillow she made from her fabric stash! Perfect for the entire Fall season! 

Mason Jar Crafts shared 15 Fall Recipes in Mason Jars. These look delicious, not to mention how practical and functional they are whether to use yourself or whip some up as gifts! 

Crazy Little Lovebirds shared how to use wood pumpkin cutouts to make these festive Jack O'Lanterns. 

And finally, Cindy's Online Recipe Box shared this Frozen Banana Split Cocktail that would be a hit with Mr. Chocolate since he loves banana splits. You can skip the alcohol if you like, and it'll still be amazing! 

Thanks to everyone who linked up and wishing you all an early Happy September! See you in a couple of weeks. 

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Happy Friday Eve, Creative Peeps! Just when I thought we were winding down monsoon season, the skies opened up, and we had both quite the light show and thunderstorm last night. Whew! I'm so thankful this big dog of ours is unfazed. 

I know a lot of kids are already back in school. It seems around here, like they just got out! If you're sending kids back, good luck, and I hope all goes smoothly. I remember those days when it seemed like every day, more paperwork came in with lists of supplies needed!

I started on some Halloween projects this week and shared this one:

Dollar Tree Vintage Ghost Makeover 

Looks like the trend this year is BIG on vintage so these were fun! 

As we wind down Summer and start up Fall, here are some ideas from last week's party! 

Steph Creates used supplies from Dollar Tree to create this lovely Autumn Leaf Wood Riser. 

Petticoat Junktion shared how to use repurposed items and paint to make pretty Painted Succulents, unifying them with one color. 

Got ribbon scraps or just ribbon? Check out this idea from Artsy Karma on How to Make a Ribbon Bowl! 

I can't think of a better way to mark a transition from Summer to Fall than these S'Mores Cookie Bars from Cindy's Online Recipe Box! No campfire needed. 

Thanks to everyone who linked up and let's see what you've been up to this week! 

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Happy Friday Eve, all! I hope you're all "weathering" Summer well. It's crazy everywhere. Chicago Son got caught stuck on a train that had to be stopped because of a tornado and said they've set a record for tornadoes this Summer. EEK! We continue with monsoon unpredictability and people not heeding heat warnings about hikes here in the desert. 

And, as I found out last week, COVID is having a Summer moment. Stay safe, peeps! 

This week I shared a birthday card for a creative friend and more doodle fun. 

Cricut Birthday Card:

Pen and Ink Meet Procreate:

Lots of fun ideas and yummy recipes shared at last week's party, so here are a few ideas! 

Selep Imaging shared this gorgeous Mosaic Flowering Tree Stepping Stone. 

The Apple Street Cottage shared a wonderful way to prep for the holidays now: three different ways! Left to right: Emery Board Sleeves, Tea Holder, Repurposed Paper Gift Tags. 

Steph Creates shared how to transform a plain ceramic tray into a beautiful Trinket Tray. 

Finally, The Kitchen Is My Playground shared this delicious-looking Pear and Walnut Crisp. 

Thanks to everyone who linked up and let's see what you've been up to this week! 

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