Favorite Things, Places, Parties & Projects

Seasonal Posts

Decorate

Festive Stars & Stripes Patriotic Decor Updates

Find simple and easy ways to add patriotic decor to home and table, using inexpensive flags, spinners, garden stakes, and dollar store items.

Fire Up Grill

Using a Smoker Grill Enhances BBQ Meals & More

Learn how using a smoker grill enhances barbecue meats by infusing smoky flavor with fall-off-the-bone, juicy tenderness. A great gift!

Graduation

DIY Photo Graduation Party Decorations & Momentos

Learn how to make personalized photo graduation party decorations, gifts and keepsakes in this 6-step tutorial.

Warm Weather Fun

Return of Traditional Summer Activities & Family Visits

Enjoy fun summer activities and visits with family and friends around Pittsburgh; including Pirates baseball, Kennywood Park, and fireworks.

Bee Theme Posts

Serve Sweets

Bee Theme Party Food Features Honey, Lemon

Bee theme party food and beverage menu, features honey and lemon flavors. View decorative desserts, savory appetizers and 3 infused drinks with bee theme tableware.

Give Gifts

My Favorite Things Bee Party Gifts, Favors and Games

Learn the ins and outs of a My Favorite Things exchange, DIY insights to craft bee party gifts and favors, plus 3 fun games to entertain guests.

Entertain

French Inspired, Royal Bee Theme Table & Napkin Fold

See a striking, French-inspired bee theme table with royal fleur-de-lis napkin fold; one of 8 casual to elegant Bee-utiful Tables.

Decorate

Bee Wreath and Skep Bee-autiful DIY Inspiration, Party Decorations

Hoping spring is finally here, for April’s Pinterest Challenge, I’m sharing DIY Bee Wreaths and Skep —3 deco mesh wreath creations made as decorations for a bee-themed My Favorite Things Party.

Patriotic Posts

Salute Service

Celebrating Patriots on Independence Day

Celebrate Independence Day by honoring the hardship and sacrifice of our Patriots. Read the story of Peacock, a militia officer and spy known to the British as The Rebel Bird.

Bee Patriotic

Uncle Sam Wreath Peddles Bike to July 4th Parade

View a patriotic, Uncle Sam wreath, as he peddles his bike to make a July 4th parade. The vintage look mesh wreath is loaded with stars and stripes.

Wave the Flag

Independence Day Decorations, Banner Yet Wave!

Find July 4th inspiration to decorate a porch or deck, with old-fashioned decorations, including stars and stripes bunting, pinwheels that add motion, flags, and banners.