HOW TO DECORATE A TEA BAG WITH TINY POMS

Plain old tea bags are so yesterday. As a gal that decorates pretty much everything she can with a pop of color, I was bound to revamp our simple breakfast beverage. Tea is classic, refined and oh so good. Why can't it be fun too? Make mini pom flowers with a little tissue paper, some pinking shears, a glue dot and a tea bag. Simply replacing that boring old tea tag with something fun and floral in a bright hue? That's my cup of tea!

Be sure to check out the full DIY here on Julep, Minted's blog. Be sure to try this quick addition for brunch on Mother's Day!

24 MERRY DAYS: A GIVEAWAY FROM GRETEL HOME

They say 7 is a lucky number and it just happens to be my favorite. Lucky for you today, is the 7th day of 24 MERRY DAYS, a virtual advent calendar dreamed up by the amazing Audrey of This Little Street. That means there have already been 6 giveaways! The great news is that you still have time to enter, so hop on over to 24 MERRY DAYS and check out the amazing prizes! Today is your lucky day because today is my day! YAY! We have a gorgeous Sagaform Teapot and Small Jar for you from GRETEL HOME, one of my favorite online shops. They carry a variety of beautifully designed goods for the home and I am just thrilled to pieces they are here today to offer this retro chic set.

Retro was designed by Lotta Odelius and is inspired by Sweden's rich heritage of elaborately patterned tableware, especially those from the 1950s. The graphic design of these ceramic pieces encourages feelings of nostalgia, fondness and comfort.

So, who's in the mood to get merry? Win this happy set to give or to keep for yourself. It is aching to be filled with some yummy tea, don't you think?

Go check out Gretel Home and let me know in the comments below what else you are obsessed with from their shop. That's it, a little online browsing to find a few great gift ideas and leave a comment below to enter to win! Simple and easy! (Giveaway valid for US Only residents)

The giveway ends next Thursday, December 13th Friday, December 14th at midnight so check back bright and early Friday Saturday morning! xo and good luck! (oopsie, I wrote down the wrong end date, the good news is you get and extra day to enter, woo hoo!)

UPDATE: We have a winner, lucky comment #24! WOO HOO Katie!! Thanks for entering everyone! Remember, there are still more prizes to be one over on 24 MERRY DAYS, what are you waiting for?