November 24, 2009 at 7:00 AM by Cafe Sheri - Comments (4)




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?
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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 (1)


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.
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November 19, 2009 at 7:30 AM by Cafe Sheri - Comments (10)


The Khmu ethnic group of Laos have been handmaking these gorgeous, eco-friendly and natural-fiber bags (now named Nature Bags) for centuries.
And now, as part of a poverty reduction project for the region, you can help support the work of this impoverished group of handcrafters, whose region has one of the lowest per capita income levels in the world.
FILED UNDER: going green
November 18, 2009 at 11:00 AM by Cafe Sheri - Comments (1)
Photo from Crate & Barrel
Need a nice Thanksgiving hostess gift? A pretty tea towel can make a great gift for your turkey day host or hostess.
FILED UNDER: budget finds, holiday entertaining, kitchen, thanksgiving
November 18, 2009 at 7:00 AM by Cafe Sheri - Comments (1)



Last Thanksgiving, I wrote about the fun tradition of creating a gratitude tree. Here's a new idea for gathering your gratitude in a colorful and birdy-ful way.
FILED UNDER: crafts, decorating, holiday entertaining, thanksgiving