Give your decorations some warmth and learn how to make a simple DIY Hanukkah garland with crochet, glue, and a little bit of creativity! Hello Friends! Today I’m sharing with you a very special post that is a little different from what we normally have going on. My friend Lisa from Stitch in Progress […]
DIY Canvas Drop Cloth Wreath (I Can’t Wait to Update this for Each Season!)
Learn how to make an easy canvas drop cloth wreath for your front door. It’s the perfect easy DIY project to update for all seasons. The first time I saw our house, I told my husband I wouldn’t buy it. There wasn’t anything horribly wrong with it. It’s just that the house was […]
5-Minute DIY Interchangeable Serving Tray Decoration
Forget finding new platters for every party and holiday celebration. Find out how to make a cute interchangeable serving tray decoration in just five minutes! Not long after realizing we were going to be going through a kitchen renovation last fall I also realized that I had to start getting rid of all my […]
How to Make Adorable Easter Egg Mason Jars (Fun for Kids too!)
These Easter egg mason jars are super cute…and a fun craft to make with your kids. Find out how to make them, and all the different ways they can be used! Aren’t these Easter Egg Mason Jars adorable?! Originally posted by Mason Jar Crafts Love, it’s no wonder that they’re one of the […]
How to Make a Colorful Easter Grass Garland
Easter garland doesn’t have to be limited to Easter eggs. Add color and texture to your Easter decorations with this wild and crazy crafty Easter grass garland. When I was a kid it was always unnaturally green, semi-transparent plastic, and stuck to everything. Easter grass has come a long way since then. These […]
How to Make Custom Live Edge Wood Shelves
From finding the wood, to preparing it and even mounting it on your wall, here’s everything you need to know to make your own live edge wood shelves. If you’re at all familiar with the modern farmhouse trend for home decor, you’ve probably seen more than one version of reclaimed and/or live […]
Free Printable Halloween Take One Sign (and why you need it)
Find out why you should love to go trick-or-treating as a family, & grab a free printable Halloween take one sign & candy message while you’re at it! But who’s going to hand out the candy? My husband and I were in a heated discussion about whether not we should all go out […]
7 Stunning Ways to Decorate with Pine Cones this Year
Whether you like natural and classic or bright and modern, these 7 stunning ways to decorate with pine cones are perfect for fall and winter decor. So you want to create beautiful seasonal decor, but have no room to store gobs of decorations for each holiday or season? Same here. We barely have room […]
Stash-Busting Paper Straw Garland
This stash-busting paper straw garland is the perfect way to use up leftover party supplies, and will keep you celebrating long after the party is over! So, what do you do when you’re finished with the party, but you still have extra supplies left over? For years, I’ve built up a stash of leftover […]
This Hydrangea Beauty is the Perfect Basket Wreath for all Seasons
Tired of the same old wreath shape on your front door? Try a basket wreath instead! It only takes a few minutes to switch them up from season to season! It’s no secret that versatile crafts and projects are my favorite. I don’t like spending significant sums of money on anything that can’t be used […]
How to Fake Beautiful Chalkboard Lettering on Any Sign
You don’t need gorgeous handwriting to make pretty chalkboard lettering. With this easy DIY, learn how to create pretty chalkboard signs for any reason. Do you love chalkboard lettering, with it’s gorgeous mix of swirly script and block fonts? It’s all over the place right now, and that’s no surprise. Signs with chalkboard […]
Easy Maple Leaf String Art Takes You from Summer to Fall
Sarah from Flourish and Knot shares how to make maple leaf string art. Put it up for Canada Day in July and then bring it back out as a fun decoration perfect for a fall mantel display! I know it’s all Independence Day all the time in the U.S right now, but did you know […]
How to Make an Awesome Hidden Jewelry Organizer
Ditch the picture frame version & make this awesome hidden jewelry organizer that lets you see all your jewelry without cluttering your walls. I fell for it, just like 15.7 thousand other pinners before me, I fell for that adorable DIY jewelry organizer made with a picture frame and a radiator cover. Seriously, what’s not […]
Make Memories with a Cute and Crafty July 4th Banner
This cute and crafty July 4th banner is perfect for any Independence Day celebration. Better yet, make it with the kids for fun summer memories. The best crafts are the ones that involve your kids. No, they don’t usually end up being Pinterest-perfect. And yes, they may be a little stressful if you hate having […]
How to Make Tassel Trim Pillows…the Easy Way
Love the tassel trend, but don’t want to commit too much? Find out how to make tassel trim pillows that pack a punch without breaking the bank. Tassels, tassels, everywhere! Have you noticed all the fantastic tassel accents in the design world over the last couple years? It was the blankets with oversized tassels that […]
5 Easy Ways to Make Stunning Throw Pillows
If you’re just beginning to sew or still avoid needle and thread, add style and flair to your home with these 5 easy ways to make your own throw pillows. Is anybody else scandalized by the cost of throw pillows? Go ahead and call me cheap, but I just can’t bring myself to spend upwards […]
How to Fail Miserably At Installing a Sliding Mirror
Teetering on the edge of a bathtub in heels is really no fun. But when you don’t have a useful full-length mirror to look at, what else are you going to do? I can’t tell you how many times I stood on bathtub ledges or beds to see my whole outfit. So when the husband […]
8 Hacks for an Affordable, Organized, and Beautiful Home
Affordable organization hacks: 8 beautiful ways to get your home organized in the kitchen, the bedroom, and the toy room. The sun was out this weekend and the temperatures were perfect in the low 70s. None of us needed anything more than a light jacket. It was almost hard to believe that it’s still February. […]
3-Minute Paper Doily Flowers: Fast, Frugal, and Fabulous
These 3-minute paper doily flowers are incredibly easy and make a beautiful impact when put together as a single flower or as a table-length centerpiece. I always know it’s a bad idea, but I always do it. I just can’t resist browsing that tiny section overflowing with inexpensive and adorable goods. You know you’ve done […]
Valentine’s Day Home Decorations You Can Make With Your Kids
Fill your home with love this year with Valentine’s Day home decorations you can make with your kids. It’s the perfect way to turn bonding into home decor! (Don’t forget to come back and click here to see more fantastic Valentine’s Day posts!) Do you decorate your home for Valentine’s Day? I asked […]
11 Adorable Valentine’s Day Crafts for Kids
These 11 adorable Valentine’s Day Crafts for kids are fun for many age ranges, and are the perfect way to cheer up a cold winter weekend! Don’t forget to check out more Valentine’s Day ideas here, too. Both my two older girls attended some form of early learning program from the time they were […]
How to Make a DIY Rope Basket with Twine and an Old Box
Household storage doesn’t have to be expensive. With this tutorial you will learn how to make a high-end looking DIY rope basket using an old box and twine. I love our home. I really do! But there is one thing that makes it really annoying. Let me back up a little bit. You […]
An Elegant Woodland Holiday Tablescape (You Can Actually Afford!)
Disclosure: I received free products in exchange for providing my unbiased review of Oriental Trading Company products. All opinions expressed are my own. Even though Christmas is my favorite holiday, we’ve only hosted one Christmas dinner. We have no plans to host dinner this year, yet I stll got an itch to pull together winter […]
A Simple Solution to Organize Your Storage Baskets
How often do you find yourself rummaging through a storage basket or bin, unable to find what you’re looking for? I hate to admit it, but that’s a huge problem at our house. Even in areas that I thought were organized, the mess was really just hidden away in baskets and boxes. The worst offender […]
Smart Storage Solutions: How to Make Painted Storage Boxes
Functional organization can be pretty too! Get the best of both by making “dip” painted storage boxes in just an afternoon! Whenever I try to get organized, I somehow end up with lots of clear plastic storage tubs and boxes. And why not? We’re always told that clear plastic organization systems are great […]
How to DIY a Reversible Bookshelf Backing
Want to update your bookshelf decor without too much commitment? Make a reversible bookshelf backing that you can change at a moment’s notice! There’s nothing quite like beautifully styled bookshelves. Add a colorful bookshelf backing behind all the books and decor and I’m in total heaving. But one thing held me back from covering […]
8 Tips for Using Contact Paper for Shelves
Transform your ugly old shelves from dingy to dreamy. Keep reading for the best tips to use contact paper for shelves. Oh, and to make sure they last, too! Got ugly shelves? Me too. Well, I did….until I completely revamped our shelves to look like marble. Yes, classic and beautiful marble. They look […]
5 Essential Elements of Linen Closet Organization
Are you ready to get organized?! Take a look at these 7 inspiring linen closets and learn the 5 elements of linen closet organization that you can easily recreate in your own home. Nearly every time the husband get sick he buys a new package of cold and flu medicine. Why? Well, because […]
How to Preserve Pine Cones and Acorns for Decorating
Find out how to preserve pine cones and acorns that you find in your back yard so your fall decor stays bug and mold free for months. Imagine creating a beautiful centerpiece by putting pine cones from your yard into a glass apothecary jar. You’re thrilled that you pulled together seasonal decor […]
How to Use Chalk Paint in 4 Fun and Easy Ways
Have you heard of the chalk paint trend? Here we discuss what chalk paint is, how to make your own homemade version, and how to use chalk paint in 4 fun and easy ways. How was your Mother’s Day? We were blessed with lots of beautiful weather, and plenty of last-minute preparations to […]
Yes, I Actually Spray Painted My Patio Cushions (ORC Week 5)
Learn all the tips and tricks to get the best results from spray painted patio cushions…and the truth about whether or not it’s worth the the effort. RELATED >>>> How to Paint Rusted Patio Furniture the Right Way It’s week 5 of the One Room Challenge, and Have you ever gotten to a point […]
Choosing Name Art for the Kids
There’s a light above L’s bed that we use for reading stories before bedtime, or any other time we want to reduce the light and calm things down a bit. The problem is that it’s not properly attached to the wall; and hasn’t been for over a year now. Over T’s bed, we currently have […]
Six Gorgeous Fall Wreaths to Make Today
There’s something about the crisp fall air that makes me want to hang a wreath. I don’t know what it is. Maybe it’s because wreaths are so inviting, and fall is the earliest start to the holiday season, when we invite family and friends into our homes. A pretty wreath sets the tone for entering […]