DIY, Decor and More
Here is my twist on the snow globe. I like to call it the snow globe deconstructed or winter wonderland in a bowl, because I’m fancy like that. It’s a little Christmas village to cheer up my kitchen. SUPPLIES: assorted bowls and cups assorted ornaments and trees Styrofoam white glue Elmer’s Tack Eco Snow Flurries* hot glue and toothpicks A. Cut Styrofoam… Read More
Last year my Christmas décor was red, white and blue. This year I had an amazing idea! Don’t laugh. I decided to change it up a little with a red, white and woodland theme. I already had birch logs that I could make into candle holders. I was halfway there. Then I had another amazing idea. I said not to laugh. What… Read More
I am getting ready for next weeks Thanksgiving festivities. This year I am going with a more casual table, so I made a woven paper table runner. It is reminiscent of the elementary school woven paper placemats that we all made as kids around Thanksgiving each year. This is so simple. It probably doesn’t need a tutorial, but I will show you… Read More
Anthro-Inspired Pom Pom Table Runner When I saw the Nomades Table Runner at Anthropologie, I fell in love. It had colorful layers of pom-pom trim that added the perfect playful touch of whimsy to what was otherwise a plain white table runner. I new I could create a version that would be just as cute and more affordable for my budget. Nomades… Read More
I have never been a big fan of Halloween. Oh sure as a kid I loved getting candy, but I never liked dressing in costume and going out at night. All the other kids were running around squealing. I was scared and holding onto my dad’s hand for dear life. Go figure. As a result, I have never done a lot of decorating for Halloween. We… Read More
The great thing about sharing my projects here is it keeps me accountable. It would be awful to come back here and tell you I went way over budget, so I walked the line. I spent all but $2 of my $500 budget for the bathroom updates. In the before photo, the old bathroom had darker walls, dated lighting and a small mirrored… Read More
As soon as I saw you, I knew an adventure was going to happen. -Winnie the Pooh There are so many great quotes about love and friendship in A.A. Milne’s classic, Winnie the Pooh. This quote is right up there as one of my favorites. I had so much fun making the no-sew applique hoop art with Martha Stewart’s Decoupage and… Read More
This post brought to you by Martha Stewart Crafts/Plaid and Blueprint Social. As always, all opinions are 100% my own. The possibilities for decoupage just became limitless. Martha Stewart has expanded her multi-surface craft line to include a full line of decoupage products. Martha Stewart Crafts Decoupage products are so versatile for crafters like me who like to work with all types… Read More
Talented wedding/event planner and designer David Tutera has teamed up with Darice to create a beautiful new line of wedding accessories and craft supplies that coordinate with any color scheme. The new David Tutera Casual Elegance Collection combines the rustic charm of burlap, tin, kraft paper and chalkboards with lace for a modern flair. This is the perfect collection for adding some personality and warm vintage style with… Read More
I saw a pretty lampshade on Pinterest the other day. It was made by Courtney of A Little Glass Box for her son’s room. I feel in love with it, and wanted to try one myself. I had just acquired a lamp from my mother’s house that she was no longer using, and it had the perfect shade for writing a… Read More
