When we shifted our focus from doing more to doing less during the holiday season, it became clear that our heart was in the celebration of Advent rather than the ticking off of days in December. We slowed down, cherished small moments and let go of doing more than we could handle. I’ve always loved […]
Valentine Wishing you were a crafty gal that could whip up a pinterest-worthy valentine on a moment’s notice? I sure wish that were me, but it’s not. As part of a new feature, “Look what I made” I decided to give it a whirl. I came across this Valentine’s Day card for kids a few years […]
Each year at Christmas I like to make a handmade gift. I have made candles, notecards, decadent chocolate truffles, soap, potted paper whites among the favorites over the years. For more ideas on handmade gifts, you can check out this post about Getting Organized for the Holidays. I love the creative process of brainstorming what […]
I am NOT a crafty gal. Contrary to what people may think, I do not craft. I may have an eye for things, but I am not a creator, crafter type. I have little time and little skill and other than gardening or planting have only made two things, a felt ball garland and a […]
Valentine’s Day is a sweet little holiday. The image above is from a dinner Sunday Suppers hosted. Aren’t the simplest ideas the best. I love how beautiful and sweet this ‘love’ sign is made using a few twigs and some pretty tape. It is exactly how I feel about Valentine’s Day. When you keep things […]
I have been wanting to make this colorful felt ball garland for my middle daughter’s room for a year. I kept putting it off and finally decided that I’d make it for a Christmas gift this year. Well…that didn’t happen either. I did get everything ordered and literally made this SO simple garland in the […]
Before I show you this super simple way to organize your scarves, I want to start by saying that the whole goal of A Bowl Full of Simple is to inspire you to try simple recipes, simple style ideas + simple organizational ideas to make your family and home life healthy, beautiful and well, simplified. […]