It’s that time of year again, when the faux pumpkins start to spring forth from my faux garden, or a little place I like to call Michael’s… and this year’s design is already set in stone with a DIY Faux Marble design. You see what I did there? Yep, feeling pretty clever today. Actually it … Continue reading “DIY // Faux Marble Pumpkins”
It’s officially September, which means it is time to kick fall projects into high gear and pumpkin decorating shall now commence… It seems like Fall sneaks up on me every single year and before I know it, the holidays are upon us, eek. I’m never really ready to let go of summer but the reward … Continue reading “DIY // Faux Natural Horn Decorative Pumpkins”
I imagine that most of you are either in or about to be in the ‘safe zone’ for carving your pumpkins, without worry of them turning to goo before Halloween. Here in California we are testing our luck if we carve them any earlier than about three days before, especially these last few years. So … Continue reading “DIY // Easy Carve Confetti Pumpkin + Salt and Vinegar Pumpkin Seeds Recipe”
We are all about Halloween here at Casa de TDC. But, we have a couple of cutie boys who are still rather young. So while this little mama likes a bit of the macabre when decorating for this festive occasion… these boys of mine still need a more toned down version of spooky decor and … Continue reading “DIY // Spooky Skeleton Pumpkins”
If you happen to know me in real life, you probably know all about my love for sweet treats and coffee. This is a love that runs deep and seems to have come straight down the line, directly from my mom and her mom before her. When we are home for the holidays and together, … Continue reading “Home for the Holidays // Easy Pumpkin Spice Eggnog Latte Recipe”
This post is sponsored by Target. Shop Home Décor for modern luxury made easy. Life is chaotic during the holiday season even for the well prepared, but making special holiday cocktail doesn’t have to be. This recipe is simple to make in bulk or as an individual serving and can easily be a made as … Continue reading “Holiday Cocktail Recipe // Pumpkin Spice Eggnog Horchata”
I’m always stuck between a rock and a hard place when it comes to the difficult decision between pretty holiday decor and fun kid centric Halloween decor, or any holiday decor for that matter. For those of you with kids, you know what I mean… it’s definitely a tricky balance. On the one hand I … Continue reading “Easy Halloween DIY No Carve Glow In The Dark Pumpkins”
Brought to you by Pier 1 Imports This ghoulish holiday season I have partnered with Pier 1 to bring a little Fright and Delight to our home. Halloween is a favorite in our house and since I am the first of my local siblings to have children, we often have family join us for our … Continue reading “From Day to Night // Fright and Delight + Spooky Mixtape”
There is nothing I love more than a project that takes me so far out of my comfort zone that I literally stress for weeks, brainstorming and then scrapping most of my ideas. Probably sounds weird, but that process is often crucial for me to arrive at the magical spot that lives smack in the … Continue reading “DIY // Headless Horseman Costume”
We had a brief moment last week, where the temperatures dropped slightly and it was rainy and overcast. It was glorious and just a taste of what is to come. It left me wanting nothing more than to sit by the fire and snuggle in with my boys. So naturally, my mantel is the first … Continue reading “Feeling Fall”
I hope you all had a fabulous Halloween eve and your kiddos stuffed their faces with behavior corrupting candy treats! I'm still reveling in sheer splendor over the amount of candy my boy dragged home! This little mama is proud, to say the least! He is a boy after my own heart, and loves his … Continue reading “Happy Halloween and Some Easy Budget Friendly Party Decor”
I have thoughts of a fabulous Halloween party in my relatively near future (ok, maybe sometime in the next 5 years…), complete with spooky invitations and haunted libations… won't you join me in this fun little daydream of mine? Apparently the apple doesn't fall far from the tree because this has most definitely rubbed off … Continue reading “Roundup: All Hallows Eve”