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.
Greek Headband DIY
Hello Dahlings! I had been staring at this boring old headband for quite some time looking for something special to jazz it up a bit. Nothing interesting enough was coming to me. I mean, I could have covered it in feathers, or ribbons or sequins, but I really wanted something new for my collection of hair pieces. However, what I ended up doing was something very old instead.
I decided to make my own felt version of a Greek headband. This was really easy to make and cost next to nothing.
Supplies —> Felt (beige or white), hot glue gun, flat headband, scissors, and gold spray paint.
Step 1 —> Spray paint one side of the felt. Let dry.
Step 2 —> Cut a template out of a piece of cardboard. I just cut out a few leaf shapes until I found one that I liked. Then use the full sheet of felt to make the leaves.
Step 3 —> Lay out all the leaves onto some cardboard, use straight pins to keep them in place. Spray paint the other side of the leaves as well as the sides of the leaves.
Step 4 —> Start gluing your gold leaves to the side of your headband. Start by gluing one on an angle at the base of the headband. Glue the next leaf on top of the first leaf you already glued down. Continue this until you reach the centre of the headband. Start up the other side until you reach the other leaves at the centre of the headband.
I know this headband might seem a little over the top, but I think it looks great with a beautiful summer dress. I like that because it’s spray painted felt it’s not too flashy or shiny, but a little more earthy. I was really thrilled to wear it.
I hope everyone is having a good week and enjoying some sunshine.
much love.
