The Jesse Tree is an Advent tradition, we place the ornament for Isaac and the Ram on our tree on day 5.Advent is observed during the 28 days before the birth of Jesus Christ. In Western Christianity it is the beginning of our Liturgical year. We experience Advent as a time of expectant waiting...
Fourth Day of Advent with the Jesse Tree/Abraham/Preparing for the birth of Jesus with your family
The Jesse Tree is an Advent tradition, we place Abraham as our ornament on Day four.Advent is observed during the 28 days before the birth of Jesus Christ. In Western Christianity it is the beginning of our Liturgical year. We experience Advent as a time of expectant waiting and preparation for both the celebration...
The Third Day of Advent with the Jesse Tree/Noah and the Ark/Preparing for Christ’s birth
The Jesse Tree is an Advent tradition, we place Noah and the Ark ornament on Day Three.Advent is observed during the 28 days before the birth of Jesus Christ. In Western Christianity it is the beginning of our Liturgical year. We experience Advent as a time of expectant waiting and preparation for both the...
Second Day of Advent with the Jesse Tree/Adam & Eve/Preparing for the birth of Jesus!
The Jesse Tree is an Advent tradition, Day Two we add Adam and Eve on our tree.Advent is observed during the 28 days before the birth of Jesus Christ. In Western Christianity it is the beginning of our Liturgical year. We experience Advent as a time of expectant waiting and preparation for both the...
First Day of Advent with the Jesse Tree/CREATION/Preparing for the birth of Jesus with your family
The Jesse Tree is an Advent tradition, starting with CREATION on Day One.Advent is observed during the 28 days before the birth of Jesus Christ. In Western Christianity it is the beginning of our Liturgical year. We experience Advent as a time of expectant waiting and preparation for both the celebration of the Nativity...
EASY DIY!/Gorgeous gifting for your holiday gifting!/How to make Orange and Bergamot Home Fragrance
Hey there Sweet Lifers! This is an easy peasy recipe to make your very own Home Fragrances! This one I have infused with orange and bergamot for the holidays! They make great gifts and everyone that passes by them stops and says what’s that?? It smells so good! What you’ll need:Glass container1 1/2 -2+/-...
EASY DIY Pumpkin/Fall Floral Decor with Alisa Murray and Micheal Segura
Hey Sweet Lifers! I am with my dearest friend Micheal Segura who is a decorator and designer at Craftex. He has been throwing sprays and making ribbons turn into beautiful bows for years and together we show you how to make a simple pumpkin table craft for fall. His floral arrangements are simply to...
How to make a door wreath using last year sprays in new ways! /Fall Door decor Part 2
Hey there Sweet Lifers! I am showing you how to take a plain grapevine wreath and make a fall decor for your front door. The entrance to your home should give some clues as to what it’s like to live there and in this episode I show you how to make a wreath and...
Easy Fall DECOR! Making a Fall Door Garland on a budget
In this episode Alisa shows you how to make a designer looking doorscape using easy and budget friendly items. Shows full creation and installation tips on the how to’s of fall home decor. This is part one of her Fall Decor and more series. Want access to all of my columns and lifestyle tips?https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/wVRcgMV/sweetlife...
Alisa Murray’s Lemon and Lavender Gardener’s hand scrub
In this episode Alisa shows you how to make her lemon and lavender gardener’s hand scrub. Working each day in the sweet life garden gets dirty and this recipe kept by the sink and tub will help to keep your hands and feet clean! Want access to all of my columns and lifestyle tips?https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/wVRcgMV/sweetlife...
Planting DIY! How to Make Fancy Lady Planters for your succulents!
In this episode Alisa uses face planters and transforms them into something beautiful by using broken jewelry, a little paint and some feathers and plants! They are an adorable way to enjoy your succulents. Taking something from plain to amazing is a sweet life project all day long! Enjoy watching how to paint eyes,...
Easy DIY project to make I Using Terrariums to memorialize loved ones with live succulent plants!
In this episode Alisa shows you how to make terrariums using live succulent plants. DISCLAIMER: She discusses using these terrariums as a way to memorialize loved ones and does touch on suicide.She shows you how to plant them and find unique items specific to your interests to add to the decor and ambiance of...
Great DIY for home improvement! Learn how to create planters with hanging baskets in your garden!
In this DIY episode Alisa shows you how to make a barrel planter and then string lights into the garden for a magical space. Paul Herriman joins her in the Sweet Life Garden to construct them and show you how with just a few supplies you too can have a wonderful extra in your...
How to make a living succulent Cross
Make Lavender Milk Bath with Alisa in the Sweet Life DIY. Using simple ingredients you can make a luxurious milk bath for a spa experience in your home. This easily can be scaled up to make large quantities to bottle up as Succulent cross is a neat and organic DIY project for plant lovers...
Homemade Lavender Milk Bath, with natural Alpha Hydroxy this is a skin softening solution!
Make Lavender Milk Bath with Alisa in the Sweet Life DIY. Using simple ingredients you can make a luxurious milk bath for a spa experience in your home. This easily can be scaled up to make large quantities to bottle up as gifts for friends and family. The milk is a natural alpha hydroxy...
DIY Turning tissue boxes into beautiful gifts and storage containers
DIY using tissue boxes to make into beautiful packaging for gifts and storage. In this episode Alisa Murray embellishes and recovers tissue box containers to create unique ways to reuse them and gift to her friends. Want access to all of my columns and lifestyle tips? https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/wVRcgMV/sweetlifewebsite: http:/www.alisamurray.com [email protected]...
How to get rid of animals eating your garden…Just make my stinky bombs and send them packing!
Got critters chomping on your vegetables? Use Alisa’s Stinky Bombs and get rid of squirrels, rabbits and raccoons. Alisa Murray in this DIY shows you how to use simple materials to relocate those pests in the garden. Added bonus is that snakes do not like them either! Please subscribe to the newsletter here:https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/wVRcgMV/sweetlifewebsite: http:/www.alisamurray.com...
How to dress up a Clay Pot in 30 mins!
Dressing up a clay pot in as little as 30 min! Using terra cotta clay pots, Alisa shows you how to create a refurbished planter for your favorite house plants. With a few supplies you can make something go from junk to boutique worthy in a short afternoon! You’ll need:Acrylic paintspray paintpaper appliquésdecoupage shiny...
Vintage Glass Decoupage DIY project
Use glass yogurt jars to make a vintage decoupage DIY! Fun and easy project to turn trash to treasure*** Alisa Murray’s Living Your Sweetlife DIY series. To Subscribe to the Sweet Life Newsletter for more DIY projectsgo to: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/s… For the graphics to download and appliqué:The Graphics Fairyhttps://thegraphicsfairy.com [email protected]: http:/www.alisamurray.com...
2 Chefs in the Kitchen: Braised Edition(How to make Oxtails and Artichoke pie) Cook like a Pro/Y2T
Hey there Sweet Lifers! Carlos Wallace of 7 Seeds Texas BBQ and I are cooking up another round of deliciousness with his braised oxtails and short ribs and my artichoke pies! In this episode he shows you step by step how to make his oxtails and ribs using wine and braised vegetables. I show...