Tag Archives: photos

Shaving Cream Easter Egg Dye

Posted on April 17, 2014 by theblumenartgallery

Since all of our furniture has been packed and shipped off back to America a few weeks ago, I have been doing my best to find things to keep the boys busy. It hasn’t been easy. The first week our things left … Continue reading →

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2013 Buche de Noel

Posted on December 23, 2013 by theblumenartgallery

For a brief history on Buche de Noels (yule log cakes) click here. It is so much fun looking back at all of our Buche de Noel cakes over the years. We’re a family of chocoholics, but this year I … Continue reading →

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It’s Finally Fall Ya’ll!

Posted on September 30, 2013 by theblumenartgallery

You all knew my last wreath wouldn’t stay the same for very long. I got bored with it. The weather started to change slightly. It is finally starting to feel like fall here in Texas. Time to decorate!

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Cute ‘No Soliciting’ Sign (Free Printable)

Posted on September 28, 2013 by theblumenartgallery

It seems like we constantly have people ringing our doorbell wanting to sell something, clean something, mow something, and even wanting to buy something (someone asked if my husband’s car was for sale not long ago). I’ve been looking for a … Continue reading →

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Cookies for Fire Station

Posted on September 26, 2013 by theblumenartgallery

Yesterday I hosted an awards luncheon for John and some of his coworkers. We all had a wonderful time and Greer had a blast playing with the other little kids, but I kept feeling guilty that Grayson was at school … Continue reading →

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Amped up Lamp (Shade) DIY

Posted on September 6, 2013 by theblumenartgallery

Sadly, the lamps from my previous amped up lamps post didn’t survive the move from Germany. An excuse to shop for a new pair of lamps? Yes, I believe so. But first, I wanted to amp up another lamp we already … Continue reading →

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Geocaching as a Family

Posted on September 2, 2013 by theblumenartgallery

!WARNING! Skip the first paragraph if you want to get straight to our first geocaching adventure! Our Labor Day weekend started out a little rough. On Friday I was diagnosed with a blighted ovum, meaning that the fertilized egg implanted itself in … Continue reading →

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Crockett Garden Falls (and a special announcement)

Posted on August 18, 2013 by theblumenartgallery

Crockett Garden and Falls  Georgetown, Texas If you’re in the mood for a nice 5 mile hike any time soon head to Crockett Garden Falls in Georgetown, TX. Most of the hike is nice and shaded, winds around part of Georgetown … Continue reading →

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Stick Wreath + Felt Flower Photo Tutorial

Posted on August 15, 2013 by theblumenartgallery

If you’ve been following me for a while then you’ve probably noticed that I usually change my front door wreath as the seasons change (or as my mood changes). I get bored easily. You can check out my other wreath … Continue reading →

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Tie-Dye Cake Tutorial

Posted on August 7, 2013 by theblumenartgallery

As some of you may know we have had a super busy summer which started with a move from Germany to Texas in April. Happy to be back “home” (at least back in the U.S.) we have quickly settled in … Continue reading →

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