December « 2015 « The Tilted Tiara

The Not-So-Crafty Guide to Photo Shelves

On December 6, 2015 / Decorate / Leave a comment

One decorating trend that turns up a lot lately is photo shelves. For those of us living in apartments, they are great because you don’t have to completely destroy your walls with nail holes to get a gallery wall feel. But no matter where you live, shelves provide an easy way to switch out decorations with the seasons, or with your changing tastes. I have the white Ikea picture shelves hanging in my living room. Amanda has the same shelves, in espresso, hanging in her bedroom. They seem dauntingly long in the store, but if you have the wall space, go for the longer […]

Doing Disney Differently: 5 Tips To Reconsider

On December 3, 2015 / Disney / Leave a comment

There are a lot of posts out there offering advice on how to make the most of your Disney World vacation. And a lot of them say the same things. But there are five pieces of advice given a lot, that you may want to reconsider: Bring Disney Trinkets From Home To Give Kids When They Ask For Things In The Parks At face value, this sounds like a good idea. But there are a few reasons you may want to reconsider: What’s more expensive and less fun than buying stuff at Disney? Paying oversized baggage fees. Sure it all fits in your […]

No More $20 Clutter: A Girlfriend Gift Guide

On December 1, 2015 / Celebrate, Christmas, Gift Guide / Leave a comment

Secret Santa season: the time of year to prepare for regifting and expanding your clutter collection. Well, not anymore. Here are our top 10 gifts under $20 that will leave you feeling happy to give. Your gal pals will be thanking us. Ice Cream Coozie: In cute sayings like “Don’t have a meltdown” and “Sundae Funday” these are sure to crack a smile. Perfect for your friend on the verge of another rant about her holiday singleness. Don’t forget the pint of ice cream. The Perfect Serving Tray: For your entertainer friend, a perfect hint that you can’t wait for […]