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• Create a Peacock Tree with Paper Feathers

  

  My mother has a very formal home and spends her holidays with us so there is no need for her to have a full size tree or go crazy trying to decorate her house. Read more

  Posted on 12 December 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• A Cozy Winter Wonderland: The Gingerbread Forest

  

  What could be better for the holidays than a cozy spot to curl up and read, smell fresh baked gingerbread and a fresh beautiful wreath? Read more

  Posted on 11 December 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Christmas DIY: Candy Topiary Trees

  

  There is nothing more fun at Christmas time than creating magical worlds out of candy! I love the simplicity and the charm of candy topiary trees. Who wouldn’t... Read more

  Posted on 06 December 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME

• My Holiday Mantel

  

  Family-friendly design does not mean giving up your beautiful treasures or always having informal spaces. My living room mantel is formal and to decorate it... Read more

  Posted on 04 December 2012 HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• Try a Fun New Family Tradition: The Cinnamon Bear

  

  I remember listening to the Cinnamon Bear on the radio as a child. In Portland, Oregon they replayed the vintage radio series every night at 6:45 PM during the... Read more

  Posted on 02 December 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS, FAMILY

• DIY Video: FAB Bottle Cap Decor (great Gifts!)

  

  Today’s video, a fun touch of whimsey for around the house or a great gift idea! I saw these bar stools last summer in a game room and have had them in the... Read more

  Posted on 29 November 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• A Treasured Holiday Tradition: The Cinnamon Bear

  

  Amazon Source Source ShareA Treasured Holiday Tradition: The Cinnamon Bear was first posted on November 27, 2012 at 5:19 pm.©2012 "Yes Spaces". Use of this... Read more

  Posted on 28 November 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• 9 Fun DIY Kid’s Advent Calendars

  

  With a  couple of extra days after Thanksgiving this year before December 1st there is time to try something new for your advent calendar, possibly even... Read more

  Posted on 27 November 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• 22 Days of Gratitude: Our Thanksgiving Table

  

  It is 11:30 PM pacific time on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving (Thanksgiving Eve?)  the table is finally set and the video almost ready to post! Whew! Read more

  Posted on 22 November 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• 22 Days of Gratitude: Spaces That Invite Creativity

  

  This is the time of year when mom’s lists become too long and their days become too short. My children have this entire week off from school which means I eithe... Read more

  Posted on 19 November 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• New Video! How to Make Silhouette Pillows

  

  Today for 22 Days of Gratitude I am SO grateful to have a new YES Spaces DIY video up! We have now filmed 8 new videos and will be back to posting once a week... Read more

  Posted on 17 November 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• 22 Days of Gratitude: How to Create Calm in an Ocean of Family!

  

  Have family coming into town next week or are you traveling to be with family? Disrupting your child’s schedule and space can have a direct effect on her... Read more

  Posted on 16 November 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• 22 Days of Gratitude: 7 Family-Friendly Dining Room Tips

  

  This is the time of year when, if we’re lucky, we might actually use our dining rooms! Families gather and that means the coming together of people of all... Read more

  Posted on 15 November 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• 22 Days of Gratitude: Interesting Reactions to My Last Blog

  

  My last blog was ostensibly about  table setting ideas for Thanksgiving. In it I included a story about the first Thanksgiving where I felt I took ownership ove... Read more

  Posted on 14 November 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• 22 Days of Gratitude: Inspiration for the Thanksgiving Table

  

  Thanksgiving is a time to gather as a family. We gather in a casual way. After years as a child of formal Thanksgivings in a dining room with white carpet and... Read more

  Posted on 12 November 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• 22 Days of Gratitude: Children’s Laughter (Silly Turkey Jokes!)

  

  I don’t actually believe in having a “kid’s table” at Thanksgiving dinner. Everyone is an equal part of the family and being part of the larger gathering is par... Read more

  Posted on 09 November 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• 22 Days of Gratitude: Mentor & Friend Libby Langdon’s Fab Basement Makeover

  

  Celebrity designer Libby Langdon is an author and makeover television personality seen on popular shows including NBC’s Open House, The Rachael Ray Show, and... Read more

  Posted on 08 November 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• 22 Days of Gratitude: How I Became “WinterMom”

  

  It is amazing how one day you are an individual, albeit a large, uncomfortable one, and the next you are a mother. Trevor is the person I met on the day I becam... Read more

  Posted on 06 November 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• 22 Days of Gratitude: Marathons, Kindness and Guilty Pleasures

  

  I don’t think anyone is surprised that at times of crisis we are a great nation, pulling together to help one another. People are at their best and that is... Read more

  Posted on 05 November 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN

• 22 Days of Grattitude: Create Beauty with an Instant Garden Makeover

  

  My garden is looking sad. After a long stretch of beautiful fall weather in the Northwest the rains have come and dampened spirits and flower beds alike. Read more

  Posted on 04 November 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS, HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN