“Maybe Christmas, he thought doesn’t come from a store. Maybe Christmas, perhaps, means a little bit more.” (The Grinch). I could not have said it any better myself. Christmas is a time to spend with those around you: friends, family, loved ones. Two of our family traditions do involve gifts, but not in the typical way. […]
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One of my favorite Christmas memories is decorating the tree with my grandma. She is well known for her “themed” Christmas trees. Some of her past themes have been: red and gold, santa, angels, homemade, Iowa State, etc. Over the years she has collected so many ornaments that she could probably pick any theme that
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Sometimes parties can be tricky to plan, which tends to keep some of us from hosting them. It takes a lot of time, money, and effort. That being said, I still love to have them! I love thinking of new creative themes, trying out new recipes, and of course spending time with those I care
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Many grow up with the idea that the 4th of July is time for parades, candy, and fireworks. There is so much more to the meaning behind this day. It is the day that marks the birth of the United States of America. In 1776, it was the day that our Congress adopted the Declaration
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I don’t know about you, but I have been in a fabulous mood the past couple of weeks! After such a long and challenging bitter cold winter, it is glorious to feel the suns warmth, hear birds chirping and see the grass is starting to green up, I feel hope filled! At the end of
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Happy New Year!! Hopefully you are all starting off your new year on a good note. All of us here at Elizabeth Erin Designs are excited to kick off this new year with a bang! I don’t know about you, but after these last few weeks of indulging in holiday treats I could definitely use
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Everyone always tells me what a fun and exciting job I must have. Everyday is sunshine, unicorns, and pure bliss. Well I had my share of “It’s funny now, but not at the time” stories in 2014. I wish I had pictures or a video to show you of my featured event, but you will
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Last Friday we shut off our phones and email for a few hours and headed to Restore to do some volunteering! (Of course Ashley was still at the office to keep things in line). We did a training about a week ago where they took us on a behind the scenes tour and gave us some
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Fall equinox has arrived and farmers are out gathering their harvest. Last weekend, Sean Wood and his family helped Elizabeth Erin Designs do some harvesting as well. It wasn’t a bountiful crop of corn or beans, it was barn wood! It was a rewarding weekend to be outside and find the beauty in a building
Man Cave With football season well on it’s way I thought it might be time to focus on the guys and what they want in a space. Becoming more and more popular is the man cave. “A man cave or manspace, is a male sanctuary, such as a specially equipped garage, spare bedroom, media room,
