Another Holiday Wreath

You may be wondering if I spent any time with my children this week. I'm pretty sure that's who I spent the majority of my time with, though to look at this blog this week, you may not know it.

I've just been in the mood to make things lately and have felt the need to take pictures and share (of course). So, here's the last project of the week. A really simple holiday wreath; completed during nap time yesterday. I had a grape vine wreath that has been sitting around since last year just beckoning to me. I also had a bag of holiday "doo-dads"(pine cones, small shiny balls and cinnamon sticks) that has been sitting around. I purchased it on sale last year as well. So, I sat down with my trusty glue gun and went to work.

This sweet little wreath has found its home on my mantel. As an added bonus, the cinnamon sticks still have some scent left. Weird how a quick project like this can lend such a sense of accomplishment. It's the little things I suppose.

Have a Happy Day!

~MJ

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Ridiculously Easy Fall Wreath

I realize that most people in the blog world have already completely skipped over Thanksgiving and are moving onto Christmas. But you know what? It's still a few days before Thanksgiving and I'm not ready to move on just yet.

Well, it's a good thing that I'm not ready to move on. It makes me feel justified in pulling out a Fall wreath idea from last year and posting it in lieu of anything more exciting.

Last year, I needed some quick mantel decor, so I purchased a bag of pine cones and whatever those pumpkin things are, cut out a cardboard form and then hot glued the whole thing together. How's that for a lazy wreath?  The best part is that I purchased the pinecones so close to Thanksgiving that they were 50% off. So the wreath cost me less than $5. Not bad for DIY decor that will be pulled out every year.

On another note, I fear that my blogging will not be as consistent over the next little while. My ultra favorite pregnancy symptom has reared its ugly head: Restless Leg Syndrome.  While my morning sickness seems to be diminishing, my restless legs are making my nights pretty difficult. I wake up in the mornings feeling like I've been running all night long. If only I were getting some health benefit... Here's to hoping that it will pass quickly and not last for the rest of the pregnancy.

Have a Happy Day!

~MJ