...Christmas! I actually started adding a few pieces here and there over the past week. But today, we are in full Christmas decoration mode. I am trying (keyword in the sentence: trying) to keep things a little more simple this year. Between two boys, two cats and my husband, someone or something is always messing with my decorations. Grrrr... So I'm not going to get frustrated this year. I'm just doing more with less. I'm...
~Happy Thanksgiving~
November 23, 2016 / BY Okio B Designs
Wishing all of my bloggy friends a very Happy Thanksgiving! Jeanine ...
~Holiday Scents~
November 14, 2016 / BY Okio B Designs
While I haven't officially started decorating for Christmas yet, I am craving the scents of the season. Cinnamon, Balsam Fir, Winter Pine - you name it, I love it. So I found three simple ways to add the sweet aroma of the holidays to our house. First up is this eco-friendly dish soap from ECOS: Earth Friendly Products. Their limited edition holiday DishmateTM dish soap is available in a fresh Winterpine scent. (Ecos.com; $3.49)....
Slightly Obsessed
November 09, 2016 / BY Okio B Designs
Sharing a few more Xmas tart tins I made last week. Told you I was slightly obsessed with making these! While some of my friends on Instagram are already decorating for Xmas, I'm content just crafting and planning on where to display these when the time comes. The little reindeer and feed sack are from Michael's. Had everything else I needed. These guys are also from Michael's. I added the 25 Bingo chip and faux...
Tart Tin Magnets
November 04, 2016 / BY Okio B Designs
I bought a bunch of tart tins from our local thrift store a couple of weeks ago. They were too new for what I had in mind, so I searched Pinterest for a recipe on how to age them. Some vinegar, salt and water gave me exactly the look I was going for, so I could turn them into... Xmas magnets! I used random pieces to get three different looks. This one is my...