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the prettiest DIY christmas stockings

The prettiest Christmas stockings (easy & DIY)!

The thing about moving around the entire world is that you start Christmas from scratch (at least when you move like we do- ha!). But there is a silver lining to this- NEW CHRISTMAS STOCKINGS.

The prettiest Christmas stockings (easy & DIY)!

Y’all, I love stockings. Like lo-ove them. I made sweater ones long ago (but didn’t ever make one for Bohden)… and then I made minimalist leather-accent ones in Saipan… and I was itching to do another set. So thank you New Zealand.

The prettiest Christmas stockings (easy & DIY)!

They are super self explanatory- to make them, I got some extra neutral stockings and hot glued rows of trim to the top, then I made a few pom poms for each stocking, and added a yarn tassel for each stocking, then I embroidered little name hoops for each of us…

The prettiest Christmas stockings (easy & DIY)!

…and done!

The prettiest Christmas stockings (easy & DIY)!

Aren’t they so gorgeous?!? STOCKINGS 4EVA (or at least, a steady stream of new stockings every few years- haha!)!

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harry potter christmas tree

Y’all- it’s like all my kids’ Harry Potter Christmas dreams came true this year. Yep- we have an exclusively HP Christmas tree- decked out with an entire range of Gryffindor, Ravenclaw, Hufflepuff and Slytherin ornaments (and so much other Harry Potter goodness). We came to New Zealand with approximately zero Christmas items, so this Harry […]

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gorgeous DIY floral collar necklace

(A step by step tutorial for the most beautiful floral collar- can be used like a necklace or just take a basic shirt or dress to next level pretty). Ohmygoodness, I love this felt floral collar necklace so much y’all. It’s kind of perfect for right now (it’d make a GREAT Christmas DIY, but also, […]

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DIY pumpkin vases

A couple years ago, (ok, I just looked at the date, and it was EIGHT years ago, y’all- how have we even been blogging that long!?!) we had an excess of pumpkins, and some fun hostessing to do, and we made a whole line of pumpkin vases! I have used the “pumpkin vase” trick almost […]

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how to make pumpkin juice (harry potter inspired)

There’s a day coming when I put together the Harry Potter Party post, y’all, and share all the pictures of all the festive HP goodness. That day is coming- I promise! But also, I realized that the Pumpkin Juice we served at said Harry Potter party is perfect for fall. (Or the spring weather we’ve […]

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pretty DIY wrapped bouquets

This week is both teacher appreciation week and Mother’s Day and these gorgeous (AND EASY) wrapped bouquets are the perfect gift for both. And they’re so easy to put together! Just grab a couple of bunches of pretty flowers (Trader Joe’s is my favorite for this!), cut squares of floral gift wrap, place a mason […]

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how to make gorgeous easter eggs

I need to add a quick pause to my Harry Potter Party goodness to share these Easter goodies (you know, before Easter). Stay tuned for more party goodness ASAP. After our flower-y, beautiful (albeit a bit high maintenance) Easter egg success last year, we decided to take a similar approach to Easter eggs this year. […]

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harry potter party- how to make mandrake cupcakes

Y’all. It’s been forever since I put together a post, and even longer since I did a full kojo party. But last weekend we hosted the most epic of all the Harry Potter parties and it must (MUST!) be shared. I will be honest- putting this party together was a little like plunging back in […]

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free printable gift wrap

It’s no secret that I love using color engineer prints for all sorts of not-blueprint purposes. My favorites are as super fun gift wrap and as party posters. Since our Christmas décor is heavy on the pink this year (hot pink- where have you been all my life?), I put together some gift wrap to […]