Our First Independent Home Made Thanksgiving
The Hubster and I made our first big move away from our families this year, and sadly that meant that we could not spend Thanksgiving (Canadian) with them. So, we pulled up our big kids pants (and skirt!) and did Thanksgiving on our own.
To our surprise it was really very simply and actually quite delightful. We spent the day together making the meal and enjoyed our supper with others who were away from their families.
In preparation for the upcoming holiday I decided our place needed a little festive decor. I made this simple leaf banner out of an old book. I took an old copy of Darwin’s Beagle and cut about about a hundred leaves out of the book’s pages and hot glued them to red yarn.
The Hubster tried his hand at baking for the first time. He made a delicious home made apple pie in the morning.
My holiday look included a blue floral dress, my late Grandmother’s apron (it brings good luck) and topped off with a handmade knit dark orange bow.
It was our first time cooking a turkey, but it turned out beautifully. It was so moist and fell right off the bone. We were so proud of ourselves! If you are afraid to attempt a turkey for the first time, I am here to tell that it is easy. To go along with the turkey with made mash potatoes, cranberries, stuffing and a chocolate cake (recipe to come!).
It was hard being away from our families, but doing little things like making a leaf banner and sharing a meal with others away from home made it a little easier.
Happy Belated Thanksgiving to all my Canadian readers and Happy Early Thanksgiving to all my American readers!
much love.
Swirly Galaxy Ring DIY
Hello! I can’t believe how long it has been since I posted a proper DIY. I am so ashamed for letting it go this long. Thanks to everyone for sticking with me.
So, I was thinking about how much I use clear nail polish when I make jewelry, which got me to thinking about what I could do with the rest of my nail polish. After trying a few different things that turned out terribly, I came up with this swirly ring that kinda looks like a galaxy according to my hubster.
Supplies —> A base to hold the nail polish which can really be anything. I used an old earring that I took the jewel out of, but you can use a bottle cap or a metal base from a craft store, or really anything that will hold polish. Then you’ll need nail polish, a ring, bead glue (not shown) and a q-tip with the cotton ends pulled off or a tooth pick.
Step 1 —> Pour in your darkest color, but make sure not to fill the whole base because you’ll need space to add your other colors.
Step 2 —> Add your other colors one at a time. Pour a little in the center or on the side, then swirl it around with the q-tip/tooth pick which ever way suits your fancy. You could zigzag or make small swirls or make a yin yang style. Whatever you feel like. This project has so much room for your own personal style.
Step 3 —> Make sure to give this project a long time to dry, I mean a loooooong time. Then glue your ring to the back of the base and you are ready to go.
I really had fun with this project, picking the colors and designing the swirls. It is such a personalized ring and very eye catching. I can’t wait to make more of them, then probably move onto earrings and necklaces.
I hope everyone is enjoying their week, and I hope you guys give this DIY a try and let me know how it goes for you.
much love.
