Becoming A Woman Of Excellence – Not Perfect ! Okay – Let’s be real here for a minute! Honestly, I have to admit that becoming a woman of excellence in everything that I do is truly a daily struggle. I am teaching myself that excellence does not mean perfection. Let me repeat – Excellence does not mean you have to be perfect! This is a HUGE struggle for me! I know that you might be wondering “Why in the world {Read More}
Fairy Birthday Party Part III & Recipes
October 9, 2012 By
Fairy Party I searched for a blank wall around my house, but all I could find was a small wall right beside our garage door. I setup the birthday table there even though the garage door was behind the table. It still worked – It’s okay if it’s not perfect 🙂 Recipes: Recipe for Spinach Pasta Salad 1 (12 ounce) package farfalle pasta or bow-tie pasta 1 package of cherry tomatoes, chopped in 1/2 3 Artichoke hearts halved {Read More}
Fairy Birthday Party II – Kids Birthday Parties
October 9, 2012 By
Preparation I can honestly say that I spent numerous hours preparing for my daughters 3rd birthday party. I had so much fun planning out every little detail. Please see my all of our handiwork below in our Fairy Birthday Party Pre-planning Gallery. My mother (Mary) helped shop for most of the items that we ended up displaying on our feature table. She also did the majority of the table-setting for the party. I gave her a theme and some ideas {Read More}
Funny Pictures
October 8, 2012 By
Funny Pictures – Do you ever feel like you are posing perfectly, but something is just not quite right with your kids…Case in point — Pictures below Smile! Take 1 – Ahh…Yes, no-one cares about a picture, but me! ♥ My mother and I are planning already for our BIG Christmas blog! Oh My! We are working on some AWESOME decorations, tips, table-settings, crafts and so much more…You don’t want to miss a {Read More}
Welcome to our 1st Blog Post!
October 6, 2012 By
Learn & Discover Welcome to MommyDecorates.com 1st blog post. I can’t believe the opening day has finally arrived. It’s exciting and humbling to look back over the last month and remember the creative blocks, stress and tears that I cried while putting this blog together from scratch. I had to discover over a short period of time that I needed more time during the day to get things done. I quickly learned that getting up 5:00 am while my home {Read More}
Excuses, Excuses…
October 4, 2012 By
Excuses, Excuses….We are all good at making them! I have a 10 month old and a 2.5 year old, so I’m pretty busy these days. I could say that having two little ones gives me an excuse to have an messy home, but it does not. I may not be the best cook in the world (still working on this one) or fabulous homemaker, but you will always find my home clean. I strive for excellence – not perfection. {Read More}
Decorating In Odd Numbers
October 2, 2012 By
If you’re having trouble finding what works for your home, then you might be trying too hard. A simple trick is to design by the numbers. Buy decor items in sets of three, five, seven and so on. Ready….Set….Start Decorating in odd numbers! Let us know how you decorate in odd numbers ! Please leave a comment below. Related posts: 51 Easy Fall Home Decorating Ideas Easy Fall Burlap Picture Ideas For Decorating Your Fireplace Mantel For Fall Time {Read More}
Quick & Easy Fall Decor
September 22, 2012 By
Decorating Made Simple If you just want to add a quick and inexpensive touch to your home for Fall, then add a cute leaf napkin holder to your table and leaf spoon ladle next to your stove. You can also add Autumn plates to your kitchen table. My mother and I change our our plates in our cabinets for every season. Take a peak at a few of our decorative plates below. If you would really want your home {Read More}
Smart Shortcuts For Easy Decorating
January 1, 2012 By
Fill a wooden bowl with real apples and display on your kitchen table Related posts: 51 Easy Fall Home Decorating Ideas Ideas For Decorating Your Fireplace Mantel For Fall Time 10 Ways To Get Your Home Ready For Fall Easy Decorating With Pumpkins For Fall Fireplace Mantel Decorated For Easter Welcome to our 1st Blog Post! Decorating In Odd Numbers Quick & Easy Fall Decor
Celebrate Autumn With Colorful Decor
January 1, 2012 By
Add a splash of orange to your kitchen island today! Related posts: Part II – The Food: Easy Fall Party Ideas For Children Easy Fall Party Ideas Just For Mommy’s: Pumpkin Centerpiece 10 Ways To Get Your Home Ready For Fall Celebrate Fall With A Harvest Party Easy Fall Decor Using A Mug Pumpkin Arrangements Welcome to our 1st Blog Post! Quick & Easy Fall Decor
