Valentine’s Day–a time to give sweet gestures of love…whether to a long-time sweetheart, a wonderful friend, someone you simply admire, or that little face you just can’t resist! It’s time to reveal how blessed you feel about having all those special people in your life! It really doesn’t take much…make the most simple token look as heartily special as the thought behind it–it’s all in the presentation!
The nice thing about decorating for holidays or any celebration is that you can be whimsical, have a little fun and enjoy it–it’s only temporary after all! One of our favorite ways to decorate at Giggle, and in each of our personal homes, is with paper! Whether it’s a banner, tissue poms & tassels, or simple garlands, paper is a lovely and very inexpensive way to get creative for your celebrations! Here’s an example of a simple Valentine garland made from craft paper & strung with twine–every bit as lovely as store-bought without the price tag! And when you make it yourself, it fits your style and personality just perfectly!
Today seemed like a great day to share a sweet and very simple idea for a window treatment! Now that the holidays are over it’s that time to revamp and reorganize our homes…and though it’s nice to start fresh, I definitely miss the fun and whimsy of the holiday decorations–but why should we loose all the fun in our decor just because the festivities have ended!? At Giggle and at home, we love to add a fanciful side to ordinary decorating…it’s often so easy to do and can create such an enchanting atmosphere! Try this easy idea for a new twist on a simple window treatment…
We asked for it and we got it–more snow! In fact, almost bordering on a blizzard! What was supposed to be the first day back to school has now turned into a much anticipated snow day! However, the excitement of the school cancellation scrolling across the TV screen comes hand-in-hand with the challenge of filling those indoor hours that lie ahead! Though a winter storm can be daunting, why not still celebrate the snowfall with some good, old-fashioned family activities that center around those lovely white flakes! Since today happens to be a snow day, it’s the perfect opportunity to share some ideas to pass the indoor hours and…
A holiday tradition for well over 100 years, the Christmas “cracker” has been a fun addition to many holiday celebrations. Invented in London, this holiday tradition would have guests pull the paper from the ends of the tube making it “crack” or “pop”–spilling out the goodies hidden inside! Typically filled with paper hats, tiny toys or trinkets, and small strips of paper with trivia or jokes, the cracker or “popper” is a sweet way to bring whimsy and fun to your holiday table! You can purchase them just about anywhere but they’re so simple to make yourself–you can match your table decor or even personalize them for your guests–either way, it’s a fun and easy project that anyone would appreciate!
We’ve all experienced the Christmas joy of decorating a gingerbread house or icing those classic cookies to set out for the jolly old elf himself to indulge in! What would Christmas be without the delightful smell of ginger and spice drifting throughout the house tickling our noses and making tummies rumble? When you set out to bake your goodies this year why not try something new? We know the gingerbread house and greeted gingerbread man…how about something unexpected…
Gift giving is just around the corner…and that means gift wrapping is upon us! A daunting task for some of us…wrapping quickly in closets, during naps or school hours…a joyous occasion can quickly take a wrong turn! Well, while some wrapping needs to happen in secret…a neat, orderly place in which to spread out, keep organized and get creative makes the entire process much more enjoyable! After all, Christmas is a time to be rejoicing! A wrapping station is a place where the entire family can get in on the action…sprucing up gifts for friends, neighbors, & teachers and anyone else on your list! It can be a place to craft, decorate cookies…you name it! So try making the task of wrapping as fun as its counterpart on Christmas morning!
A family tradition for many is a celebration with a Christmas Advent Calendar–a fun way to count down the days until the big man pays a visit! Never needing to be elaborate, the advent is a festive way to add little joys each day of the season! I love the way these trinkets can remind us all to be thankful for the little things…to appreciate the thought behind the tiny gift–not judging its worth! Even though we’re into the second week in December…it’s never too late to begin this tradition! If you don’t think you’re up for 24 days of gifting, just try the week before Christmas–kids young and old will love how the countdown adds to the anticipation of this most festive of holidays! Celebrating with tiny gifts for ones we hold dear…
Thanksgiving day is just a couple of weeks away so it’s time to start thinking about all the fun touches to add to your table! Simple items can be used to create a memorable table that will really make your family and guests feel special! We’ve pulled together some easy ideas for dressing up your plates…with whimsical place cards, favors and napkin treatments you can make yourself! Take a peek at these fun accessories for your place settings…your guests will love them and you will too!
The weather is finally beginning to resemble summer…and it’s about time! However, all the rain and cool temperatures have been wonderful for all the gardens! Today we’re sharing a simple garden tag idea that is easy enough for kids to create…so it’s time to get plantin’!