November 27, 2009 at 7:00 AM by Cafe Sheri - Comments (1)
Advent calendars make the waiting and the countdown to Christmas so much more fun, especially the kind of advents that allow you to tuck a little surprise or sweet inside.
Here are three simple, no-sew advent ideas for counting down, with tiny gifts, the days to the Christmas holiday.
FILED UNDER: christmas, crafts, holiday entertaining, holidays
November 26, 2009 at 7:00 AM by Cafe Sheri - Comments (2)
Photo by Cafe Sheri
While Thanksgiving day is the "official" day set aside for giving thanks, I try throughout the year to stop and give thanks often and to make regular gratitude lists when I'm feeling cranky or lost.
However, on this day, this is the day I like to look at the big picture.
FILED UNDER: thanksgiving
November 25, 2009 at 7:00 AM by Cafe Sheri - Comments (1)
This week, Anthony shows a CafeMom how to properly ventilate her mudroom in order to fix a climate control problem that is making the interior walls "sweat" with condensation.
Ask HGTV's Anthony Gilardi your home improvement or home repair question TODAY in the comments below!
FILED UNDER: ask anthony, diy, home repair, laundry room
November 24, 2009 at 7:00 AM by Cafe Sheri - Comments (5)




Who says oven mitts can't be beautiful? Not the artists at Envelop. Aren't these the most lovely oven gloves you've ever seen?
FILED UNDER: kitchen
November 23, 2009 at 3:00 PM by Daily Buzz Team - Comments (2)

Photo by cozycabinmom
Cafe Sheri gave us a really great DIY Thanksgiving centerpiece tutorial last week, so I thought I'd elaborate on that. Here are some more beautiful centerpieces to make for your Thanksgiving table:
FILED UNDER: decorating, diy, handmades, holiday entertaining, holidays
November 23, 2009 at 7:00 AM by Cafe Sheri - Comments (1)
FILED UNDER: gardening, holiday gifts
November 22, 2009 at 8:00 AM by Cafe Sheri - Comments (1)


Paper flower chandeliers, oh yes! There's a paper craft inspiration loop going on with Pajaki (Polish folk art paper chandeliers and a Christmas tradition, translated as "spider of straw"), and I sure don't mind. They're so lovely.
Photos above from: Lena Corwin, Small Object, and Wren Handmade.
FILED UNDER: crafts
November 20, 2009 at 11:00 AM by Cafe Sheri - Comments (2)


Here's a gorgeous spin on the natural Thanksgiving centerpiece from Kayte Terry at CraftStylish. Swoon! Those fabric leaves and those wool-stuffed acorns. OMG, love.
FILED UNDER: crafts, dining room, holiday entertaining, thanksgiving
November 20, 2009 at 7:00 AM by Cafe Sheri - Comments (8)
Photo by SusanBerkley
Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and the speedy month of December are right around the corner.
It's true. In less than a week, you're going to be lounging on the couch after Thanksgiving dinner, and some grandma or uncle or cousin is going to say, "Soooo, what's on the kids' wish list this year?"
Ugh, is it really time to think about the holidays, let alone start shopping?
Why, yes, yes it is...
FILED UNDER: budget finds, going green, holiday entertaining, holidays
November 19, 2009 at 11:00 AM by Cafe Sheri - Comments (0)
Photo from kind over matter
Today we give thanks to Amanda of kind over matter for these adorable (printable and FREE) Thanksgiving fortune cookies.
FILED UNDER: crafts, dining room, holiday entertaining, thanksgiving