DIY Tuesday: Mason Jar Candle holder

I am crazy about chalkboard paint and all projects that go with it.

Here's a great DIY Mason Jar Candle holder that I found at Joybobo

So much fun and the pictures tell it all!

I'm gonna be busy this weekend doing plenty and gearing up for Spring soirees!

Picture courtesy: JOYBOBO

DIY Tuesday: Monogrammed Chopping Board

Image courtesy: RUFFLED

What fun to keep in the kitchen!

Your very own Monogrammed chopping board.

Get the whole HOW TO at RUFFLED

Gift ideas for the Hostess

Its the HOLIDAY season and I am sure at some point in time you will be invited to a soiree and you have to buy something for the hostess!

I've made a list of few items I found and guess what....they are all under $30!

A very pretty Bejewelled Peacock Memo Pad from Bombay.  A very useful gift that can be used the whole year through. 

$ 29

Scandinavian Tree aprons from West Elm. Very stylish and will defiinitely make cooking more fun and for $7 extra you can personalise it as well.

$ 18 

German Glitter Star Vase fillers from Pottery Barn to bring in more sparkle and festive spirit into any home. Made of styrofoam and german glitter.

$ 25.35

And the one that's simply sweet - 

Gourmet Sugars from Cook Outside the Box

8 of them ready to be shipped and available in see through glass top tins.  Sun ripened raspberry, Dark cocoa, Wild blueberry, Luscious Strawberry, Roasted espresso, Tangy Tangerine, Zesty lemon and Tropical Coconut!

 (As I write this...I am screaming Yummmy)

$ 20

{Image credits via Bombay, West Elm, Pottery Barn, Cook Outside The Box on Etsy