Simple Homemade Gift

This morning I want to share this tasty little homemade gift idea found on Heather Bullard. The instructions seems easy peasy and the packaging is so stinkin cute!

Cinnamon Honey Butter

2 Sticks Softened Butter

1 Cup Powdered Sugar

1 Cup Honey

2 Teaspoons Ground Cinnamon

Using the whisk attachment in your mixer, blend all ingredients until it is smooth and has an even consistency. Occasionaly scrape down the sides of the mixer with a rubber spatula to ensure even mixing. Scoop all of it into a Ziploc bag and pipe it into the small quilted ball jars. Package with cute holiday embellishments and hand written tag for a personal feel.

We've been featured!

Such good news for us today! We have been featured in Houston's Modern Luxury Brides magazine. Our Hand rolled cigars and gift box was featured in their "Present Perfect" article as a clever gift and great way to delight those who have been supportive of your wedding!

These gift sets are available for $35.00 each and after the new year will be available unfilled for purchase on etsy. Email us to place an order.

Free Holiday Invites and Cards!

In need of a last mintute Christmas card or party invitation? Have no fear.......Martha is here!
Completely adorable, FREE, and easy to create e-cards to make the Season bright! Click here to begin.

DIY Felt Holiday Bow

If you are looking for an easy way to spice up your gift packaging, look no further!Craft your own felt bow with this easy tutorial over at How about Orange

And kuddos to Twig and Thistle for the idea to use felt.....making packages extra warm and fuzzy!AND you can turn it into a little holiday pin for your guests to wear. Too fun!

Happy Monday

Hope your week is starting out sweet! image

LBB Holiday Shopping Guide: gifts under $10

So excited to find the cutest gifts, all $10 or less!Fuzzy felt and pom pom coasters for $3.95!

Handmade vintage wallpaper jotters for $6.00!

Hoot Hoot owl earrings $8.99!


Russian doll lavender sachet $9.00!

Happy Shopping! For more give guides click here

My early Christmas present!

Meet Ellie MaeMy husband found this poor little pup in the freezing cold last weekend. She had been hanging out around my brother-in-law's house and we think someone dumped her there :(

I have been wanting a second dog forever and Matt always said no because our yellow lab is pretty aggressive with other dogs. He couldn't leave this poor puppy in the cold so he brought her home and the rest is history.....

We decided to call her Ellie. Later that day we were watching the Beverly Hillbillies and the daughter's name is Ellie Mae......well as it turns out, the family on the movie is from Arkansas (and we live in AR), and the neighborhood where she was dumped in called Beverly Hills! It was a match made in heaven :) Lucky little Ellie is loving her new home.

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas

I am not going to do much decorating this year, as our rental is so small and we will be in Houston for Christmas, but I was able to help my mom with her lovely home over Thanksgiving! Here are some pictures that I snapped. I wish I would have taken more but she wasn't finished!Here is one of her trees. I love the red and blue ornaments. The vintage Santa is my mom's from her childhood.These bears are so sweet and look especially good with the tinsel treeThey are from our favorite shop which closed over the summer :(

One of my favorite decorations....the "Time for Christmas" clocks draped on her beautiful floor mirror. I wish I had better photos, I will try to take more when I go back!

Winter White

White has always been my favorite design color. It is so clean and crisp. It can look modern or nostalgic. These winter white images have me swooning.........

simply seductive

Rache Follett

Which Goose

Jill Willcott

LBB Holiday Shopping Guide: Package me pretty

This guide is all about one of the most important compenents of gift giving, the packaging! A little extra thoughtfulness put into cute packaging will make your gift stand out among others. Here are some of my favesFree for download

Fabric Bag by Quotes and Notes

Holiday Sweater Tote by Melangerie

Hand Stamped Bag by Paloma's Nest

Happy Shopping! For more gift guides click here,

Homebound

I'm headed back home to Fort Smith. Expect lots of new posts this week!

Rachel Follett via Simply Hue

A cake to die for

Just popping into blogosphere this morning for a bit. I was blown away by this cake on SMP from their inspiration to reality challenge.

Cyber Monday Sale!!

25% off everything in the store. Tomorrow only!(starting at midnight) Shop away:-)

Other great offers from the etsy wedding team.

home is where the heart is

images via sensing owl's

so happy to be in houston for a little while. xoxo

How about purple?

Who says your wedding dress must be white?
I'm diggin' this great shade of dark purple.....

With these amazing shoes.........I love it! I love it!

images via simply bloom

New in the shop: Chocolate Holiday Mini Mugs

New today! The sweetest little mug perfect for gift giving. These would be so cute as party favors or for teacher gifts. Click here to purchase!

LBB Holiday Shopping Guide: Snuggle up baby, it's cold outside!

While temperatures in the South don't consistently dip too low, I still love to have all sorts of cozy pieces to bundle up with on those rare days when they do! Here are some of my favorites:

For the girl who cares about fashion + the environment: an eco-friendly coat made from recycled materials and fingerless gloves from Ruche.

For the romantic girl: a pair of soft rosy hand warmers from Crafts2Cherish
For snuggling up on your sofa: a wool, hand crocheted blanket.

For warmth + shielding: a gray cashmere hooded scarf. (I want this really badly!)

Happy Shopping!

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Project Runway's Carol Hannah

She may not have won last night but wow, can this girl make gorgeous dresses! She has just opened a new etsy shop for her wedding collection!! Here is a sneak preview:

Spring Street Dress

This gown is perfect for a non-traditional wedding, or use it as your reception "dancing dress".

There are also some amazing pieces in her original etsy shop.

Easy Bay Street

Anson Street Swing Jacket

Once people realize she is selling on etsy these pieces will go fast. Scurry on over and check it out!!

New Moon

not a twilight fanatic. but will definately see new moon. here are some yummy images for you.

Vanity Fair & Harpers Bazaar