After successfully staging my home, I’m helping my friend stage her house for selling. So far, we have spent very little money by reusing pretty items that she already had or by making decorations with supplies from the local thrift store. You can do this easy project yourself with great finds from the thrift store or around the house.

There are no limits when planning a Bridal or Baby Shower.  They can be large with many activities or small and intimate.  You have those that love games and those that prefer no-nonsense.  This game can be played at either.  I remember playing this game at many of the showers I attended over the years.  It is an oldie but goodie with a twist.

Making your gift look like a towering, tiered wedding cake is an adorable way to present a gift for a bridal shower, but you could do this for a birthday or another fun event or holiday!

How many times have you seen beautiful chair covers, but stopped short at the price?  Even just covering my 6 dining room chairs would cost a pretty penny when the covers cost $20-30 a piece. And anyone who has thrown a semi-formal party or planned a wedding knows that chair covers are a huge cost. Here’s a clever way to have those lovely chair covers and save a bundle.

Your Bridal Shower and Wedding are just around the corner, and there is still so much to do.  But once it is all behind you, you still have one very important task to complete—the thank you notes.  It is important to express your appreciation for the gifts you receive.  No need for perfection, write meaningful thank you notes from your heart.  However, there are a few do’s and don’ts to remember.