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DIY Holiday Gift Idea: Mason Jar Matches

December 11, 2016

During the holidays I always keep a couple of candles on hand for last-minute gift giving. Candles are one of my favorite gifts to give but sometimes I want a little something extra to go along with the candle.

As I’ve been out and about Christmas shopping, I’ve seen lots of cute jars filled matches. I immediately thought about what a great gift matches would be paired with a candle. And then, like all crafters and DIYers the thought of making my own Mason jar matches popped into my head.

A quick trip to the store to gather supplies and in no time flat I had created this sweet candle gift set.

Here’s what you’ll need to create your own DIY Mason Jar Matches…

Supplies

Mason jar (I found mine at Hobby Lobby)
sandpaper (this will make lighting candles even more convenient)
strike-anywhere matches
hot glue gun
candle (one of my favorite holiday scents)
gift tag or sticker
twine or ribbon

Instructions

Take the lid off of your Mason jar, and use it to trace a circle on the sheet of sandpaper.
Using your hot glue gun, glue the sandpaper to the lid of the Mason jar.
Fill your jar with the matches, trimming down to size if necessary. Tip: It is important that the matches you use are labeled strike anywhere, or they will not ignite on the sandpaper.
Tie a bow on the Mason jar and add a decorative sticker or gift tag.

Merry Christmas Sticker

Since I like to stock up on hostess gifts to take me through the holiday season, I made a batch of these at one time. They’re adorable, inexpensive, and didn’t take much time at all.

What do you think? Are you going to give this DIY a try?

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It’s The Little Things–Decorative Matches

November 2, 2016

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There’s a small bowl sitting next to a candle on my coffee table filled with decorative matchboxes. I’ve purchased a few of them, made a few myself and have lucked upon some really cools one at stores and restaurants. Decorative matchboxes are one of those design details that don’t make a big statement but add a fun element to your decor. Decorative matches are a fun and functional way to accessorize a tabletop vignette.

Here’s some design inspiration and a few of my favorite decorative matches you can shop.

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Inspired? Shop my favorite decorative matchboxes below…

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If you love the idea of monogram matchboxes, check out For Your Party or Etsy

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DIY High Tea Mason Jar Gift Set – Gift Unders $20

December 15, 2018

The last few years I’ve shared some fun DIY mason jar gift ideas with you. The first was the Mason Jar Matches that make a great gift paired with a candle. Next I shared a DIY Gift Tag Mason Jar that would make a unique hostess gift. And then there was the Spiced Tea Recipe that looks great packaged in a pretty mason jar. Today I’m back with another simple DIY mason jar gift idea for anyone that loves tea.

To make this fun tea gift set, you’ll need the following items:

Mason Jar
Tea Bags
Honey Spoons
Chocolate Bites
Tea Bag Squeezer
Small Spoon
Ribbon

Once you’ve filled the mason jar with all the goodies, tie the spoon onto the jar using your ribbon.

tip: look for vintage spoons or baby spoons at antique stores. I found this set of silver-plated holiday themed spoons at a flea market.

mason jar // tea sampler pack // honey spoons // tea bag squeezer (mine is vintage–similar here) // holiday spoons

This Mason Jar Gift Set is a budget-friendly gift and cost less than $12 to make. I think this gift would be perfect for a hostess gift, a gift for a teacher or a gift for a neighbor!

Do you know someone who this gift would be perfect for?

The Art Of The Hostess Gift | Countdown To Christmas

December 1, 2018

A few years ago, during the holiday season, I started a series called 30 Days Of Holidays on the blog. Each year, starting late November up to Christmas Eve I share holiday decorating, entertaining, gifting and craft ideas. This year I’m bringing the series back with a new name, Countdown To Christmas! And I’m kicking the season off with The Art Of The Hostess Gifts.

Holiday party season is in full swing and selecting a unique hostess gift can be challenging. If you’re heading to a party this season, here are some dos and don’ts on buying and giving the perfect hostess gift.

Rule number one for being the party or house guest possible: Never show up empty-handed! A thoughtful gift doesn’t have to be expensive or over-the-top; nor does it have to be something typical like flowers or a bottle of wine. A hostess gift should be a personal reflection of the person you are giving it to.

Creativity Over Cost

Depending on the occasion and your relationship to the hosts, a good gift budget is between $15 and $25 dollars. To come up with a creative gift, think about the hosts hobbies and the things they like to do in their down time. Buy a gift that makes a personal connection to the things they love.

Some of my favorite hostess gifts this year are these votive candle holders, this monogrammed mug and this silver plated picture frame.

Hostess Gift Ideas Everyone Will Love and Use:

Monogrammed Matchbooks–this has become my go-to hostess gift because it’s unique and is great for every occasion.
Scented Candles–pick a traditional holiday scent or a mild everyday scent and then pair the candle with a DIY decorative jar filled with matches.
Confetti Decanter--wine drinkers will love this and non-wine drinkers can use it to serve punch or juices from.
Marble Salt Cellar + Pink Himalayan Salt–for the hosts that love to cook
Cookie Mix In A Jar–a fun gift for a family to make together and then enjoy.
Monogram Letter Wall Hanging–a unique gift for the front door, gallery wall grouping or over the mantel.
Personalized Playing Cards–this gift is outside the box and has fun written all over it.
Gourmet coffee and a bag of biscotti–for coffee drinkers, this is a treat the hosts can enjoy long after the party. Substitute tea and a set of Christmas tea-spoon for tea drinker.

DIY decorative mason jar matches

diy gift tag jar

Let the Gift Match the Occasion

Not every party or hostess gift occasion is created equal. Your hostess gift should reflect the occasion or party theme. Choose a specialty bottle of liquor over a housewares item for a cocktail party. Consider a beautiful tray instead of a plant for a formal dinner party. Keep the tone and nature of the party in mind, and gift accordingly.

DIY gift wrap tray liner

Christmas cone turned holiday door arrangement

No Gift Should Go Unwrapped

While I know wrapping gifts isn’t for everyone, it is important to wrap your gift so you can present it in style. A store bought gift bag with tissue paper is totally acceptable but if you have more time, wrap your gift to make it extra special. My gift bag tutorial shows you how to make your own bags from wrapping paper. Or you use this gift wrap inspiration to inspire a special gift wrap for the hosts.

Faux flower gift wrap embellishment

Party hosts don’t always have time to unwrap your gift during the party so make sure and finish off the wrapping with a gift like these ease DIY fabric tags.

Gifts To Avoid

An important rule to remember when gifting is never bring anything that makes more work for your hosts. If you’re buying flowers, include the cost of a vase so the flowers are ready to be set out when you arrive at the party.
Avoid overly personal gifts, such as perfume, bath products, or articles of clothing. And resist taking a pre-made food gift unless the host ask for it specifically.
Shy away from Christmas ornaments unless it’s a classic crystal or glass ornaments, or if you’re familiar with the hosts decorating style.
Books usually don’t make a great hostess gift unless it’s a little too personal and everyone has their own taste in what they read.
Although practical, gift cards can come off a bit impersonal when giving them as a hostess gift. Buy a gift and include a gift receipt so that the hosts can exchange it if it’s something they won’t use.

diy monogram stir sticks // diy mug wraps

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Hostess gifts are meant to express your appreciation to the hosts for including you in the festivities. There are a variety of easy and affordable ways to show your gratitude for all the time and effort they put into the occasion. Select a meaningful gift, wrap it with style and show up ready to enjoy the event
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The Best Christmas Tree Scented Candles

November 14, 2018

When we lived in Seattle I was all about natural Christmas decor. Every year we’d go to a Christmas tree farm to cut down a tree. And I would drape fresh garland on the mantel, along the staircase and around the front door. Despite all the needles I had to sweep up, I loved the smell of fresh greenery at Christmas.

When we moved to Atlanta, we decorated with a fresh tree for a few years but it wasn’t the same. The tree dried out faster and the fragrance was never as good. Fifteen years ago we made the switch from real to faux decor and I found other ways to bring a Christmas scent into our home. Candles were the answer!

Here’s a round up of my favorite Christmas Tree scented candles that will make your home smell like a fresh cut tree. And in case you’re wondering, I’ve burned every candle on my list so they are all ConfettiStyle approved!

My Favorite Christmas Candles

Williams Sonoma Winter Forest ($19.95)–Like all of the products from Williams Sonoma, this Winter Forest candle has a long-lasting scent and burns clean (none of that soot build-up). And at $19.95 this candle is a great gift basket item.

Bath and Body Works Fresh Balsam ($24.50, sale $14.50)–There are so many great candle scents from Bath and Body Works and the Fresh Balsam is definitely at the top of my list. The smell is amazing and the price (currently on sale for $14.50) makes it a great value for the size. I buy this candle in multiples and burn it all the way through February when it’s still cold out.

Thymes Fraiser Fir ($50.00)–When it comes to Christmas Tree scents, this candle is pretty legendary. It’s a little more expensive than the others but the quality and fragrance make it well worth the price. And if candles aren’t your thing, I also recommend their fragrance mist and diffuser.

Illume Balsam and Cedar($28.00)–I love the collection of Balsam and Cedar candles from Illume. The scent is wonderful and they sell classic jar and tin candles as well as decorative containers like mercury glass.

Nest Birchwood Pine ($41.96-affiliate link)–Nest candles are one of my go-to luxury gift items. The jars are beautiful and the Birchwood Pine fragrance is soft but strong at the same time.

Aunt Sadie’s Tree In A Candle($21.00-–affiliate link)–I discovered this candle when I had my home decor store. The retro packaging is what initially drew me to the line but once I burned a candle, I was totally sold. The scent is awesome and the candle burns really clean.

DIY Mason Jar Matches

Now that you know what my favorite holidays candles are, be sure to read my post on How To Burn Candles The Right Way so you get the best burn from your candles.

New Chandelier & Pendant Lighting

September 10, 2018

August 20th marked one year since we moved into our new house. Before we moved in we made some big changes like painting all the walls, ceilings, doors and stair rails. We added hardwood floors on the lower level and gave the kitchen a facelift by painting the kitchen cabinets white.

With all the cosmetic changes made, we’ve slowly been tackling our long decorating list. Among other things, the list includes new kitchen hardware, new light fixtures throughout and decorating my office space, which I finished last month. You can see the before and after of my office space here.

Our townhouse was the model unit and had a few upgraded features. Unfortunately lighting was not one of them. All of the fixtures were builder grade with little to no style. Changing out the lighting was on the top of our to-do list and slowly we are making progress.

In February I was fortunate enough to win a giveaway that Kristy Wicks had in partnership with Lamps Plus. Since I source a lot of lighting from Lamps Plus for design clients, I was thrilled to win a $500 credit from a company that I love. I immediately went shopping and selected a new chandelier for our dining space, new pendant lights for the kitchen and a ceiling mount for the lower entryway.

Lamps Plus processed the order in a flash and my new lighting arrived on my doorstep a few days later. That was back in March and FINALLY we got around to getting the lighting installed last month.

Our kitchen counters are black granite and all of the interior doors in the house are black, so I selected black and gold lighting for the dining area and kitchen.

Here’s a look at the dining room chandelier from Christmas. The original fixture was a grey color with dingy white lampshades.

NEW DINING & KITCHEN LIGHTING

Our new fixture is a beauty. It’s the Lufkin 6-light Chandelier with black shades and an antique brass frame. I love the combination of black and brass which speaks to my love for traditional decor and the rounded shape adds a modern vibe that I love.

**sadly the chandelier is no longer available

With an open concept main floor, our dining area and kitchen are right next to each other so the kitchen lighting had to coordinate. I choose three of the George Kovacs Gold Mini Pendants to hang over the peninsula.

fyi–the gold arm and collar on the pendant lights was bight gold so I used antique gold Rub-n-Buff to tone down the color. One coat gave me the finish color that matches the chandelier perfectly.

I’m thrilled with our new lighting and the transformation it made to our dining area and kitchen. The final decorative piece for the dining area was a new rug which I ordered a few weeks ago. I shared a glimpse of it on Instagram and will have a full reveal later this week. Stay tuned because it’s a beauty and a great price!

Our project list is getting shorter but I’m glad to have a few things checked off.

If you’re in the market for stylish and affordable lighting, definitely check out Lamps Plus. In addition to an amazing lighting selection, they also sell furniture and home decor. One stop shopping at its best!

Holiday Gift Guide | Hostess Gifts

November 21, 2017

This time of year is super busy with holiday gatherings and parties, and chances are you’ve got a party or two to attend. I don’t want you to show up empty handed so check out my Hostess Gift Guide. I’ve searched high and low to round-up twelve awesome gifts to bring the hostess as a little thank you!

P.S. Some of these gifts are also perfect to wrap up and put under the tree for family or friends to open on Christmas morning.

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Valentine’s Day Gift Guide | Gifts Under $50

January 30, 2017

I love Valentine’s Day. It’s not only a day to celebrate with your special someone but it’s another day when you can show your family and friends how much they are loved. In honor of Valentine’s Day I’ve rounded up a few of my favorite things to help your find that perfect gift. Whether you’re shopping for mom, dad, hubby or friends this gift list has you covered. And even better, all the items are under $50!

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Valentine’s Day Gifts For Her

one // For someone who loves to lounge around on the weekends but wants to do it in style. And who doesn’t love animal prints?

two // This colorful and whimsical clutch, with a cute pom pom detail is perfect for an evening out or a weekend shopping.

three // Because a girl can never have too many pairs of cute earrings. And these would be perfect for a Valentine’s date night.

four // Always on the perfect tote bag for work, weekends and travel. This is a good one!

five // I love the bright and bold floral pattern on this oversized scarf. This is a great piece to transition for winter to spring.

six // A fun floral art piece to brighten up someones home during the dull winter months. It’s the perfect size for a bookshelf, bathroom wall or as part of galley wall arrangement.

seven // I’m currently buying this candle in my office and all I can say about the scent is ‘amazing’! And there’s a hand cream, room spray and soap available in the same scent.

eight // And if you’re giving a candle as a gift, why not throw in these adorable matches.

Valentine’s Day Gifts for Him

one // Order these chic monogram beer glasses today and let him celebrate Valentine’s Day early while watching the Super Bowl!

two // The man in your life will surely stand out at the office with the embossed document holder. Available in black or brown.

three // Stylish plus wallet are not two words that usually go hand in hand when it comes to mens wallets. This one has it all and I love that it is compact.

four // If he’s into fitness and health and being the best he can be, he’ll love a subscription to Men’s Health magazine.

five // These headphones are sleek and sexy and are perfect when he wants to watch the game in silence.

six // If your guy is a fashionista like mine, he’ll love the look and style of this watch. And you won’t believe the price!

seven // He’ll enjoy walking the dog if you get him this bluetooth cap.

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Check back tomorrow to see the adorable Valentine’s Day cards I designed just for you. You’ll be able to download and print them for free!