Officially for me... it's NOW spring and Eastertime. Why do I say that? As I was looking out my treetop window on this cold misty gray morning a robin descended onto a branch and proceeded to begin the preening process. It was such an ordinary spring sight... except that it's now past the middle of March and this is my FIRST robin sighting this year. As the sun sinks into the horizon tonight, I'm going to listen for the robin's evensong. I cannot wait! Truly it will be music to my ears. There's something about hearing those evening trills. Even for a few moments... peace descends upon my … [Read more...]
You can create fun, whimsical, home decor for St. Patrick's Day for pennies. And it's quick and easy, too! I've been having the most fun transforming this wall and cast-off table for the different seasons and holidays. All on a super small budget. You're going to love all these super easy ideas that you can duplicate, too. Let's start with the items on the table top. Books are a great way to frame objects that would otherwise seem to be floating in space. They serve two purposes. One... to give some additional height and two... to give substance or weight to the … [Read more...]
Make Easter brunch amazing with this easy and inexpensive Easter centerpiece idea. Simple and colorful, you'll feel like you're celebrating Easter in a garden. It's been a while since I've been totally excited about something I've created and this Easter centerpiece and tablescape are my very favorite. I cannot express the happiness I feel every time I walk in the room. A few of my wonderful friends got together with me for a blogging challenge where our goal is to Make Something From Nothing. It's all about being creative with the gifts and talents our Creator has given us … [Read more...]
With this unseasonably warm weather we're having, I'm itching to get my paint brush out and give something a little painterly makeover. This week's features from Project Inspire{d} will have you on your way to the paint store, or a least the craft aisle, before the weekend is over. I just know that with 30 winsome projects you'll be inspired! Take a few minutes to kick back, relax, and check out all the features... and don't forget to pin this and your favorites, too. Get Painting with ONE of these 30 Practical Painting Projects Adding Porch Railings for Curb Appeal … [Read more...]
Do you love fresh flowers but think arranging them is just too hard? Think again! I'm here to show you that you can create a stunning Valentine's Day centerpiece with zero experience or skill. Once you see how EASY it is to do, you'll be making table arrangements for every holiday and occasion. In fact, you don't need a reason other than... Fresh flowers! I created this beautiful floral arrangement for an intimate dinner for two on February 14. You can see more of my Valentine tablescape here. Let's get started! To begin you'll need a few supplies: Pruners or … [Read more...]
Wouldn't you love to bake and Package a Chocolate Valentine's Day Gift for family and friends using recycled items and things you have on hand? This edition of Make Something from Nothing is all about Valentine's Day Gifts! Who knew recycled tuna cans and cardboard saltine cracker boxes would help make these adorable and delicious gifts you'll LOVE to give? Be sure to stay until the end to see the creative gift ideas my friends, Jennifer and Mary Beth are sharing this month too. What's your love language? Is it receiving gifts, words of … [Read more...]
I did it!! I decorated a spot in my home with a Valentine's Day theme using leftovers, something thrifted, something upcycled, a few of nature's elements, and all topped off with a few items from the "dollar" aisle. It's colorful, a wee bit whimsical, graphic, and makes me smile. And I had another excuse to use my new roadside rescue side table. Now, I have to tell you, I didn't plan to decorate for Valentine's Day in such a big way. My original plan was to make a sweater wreath and place it on my new rustic door that I had propped up on my new whitewashed table and create a … [Read more...]
I'm a huge fan of red! And hearts! And though I'm not a big romantic, I do enjoy doing a little bit of decorating with red and white and hearts. A month after all the Christmas decor has been down, there's something fun and whimsical about getting a little bit crafty and sprinkling a few hearts in my home decor. That's why I'm excited for this week's features from Project Inspire{d}. There are some really great DIY ideas you'll want to check out and try your hand at for Valentine's Day. Take a few minutes to kick back, relax, and check out all the features... and don't forget to pin this … [Read more...]
Have you swept your house of Christmas? I haven't swept everything away. I have a little silver vase filled with rose hips and white pine that still looks amazing... another vase filled with drying winterberry branches... and two evergreen wreaths festooned with pretty rose hips. I also have a small tree that's undecorated except for its white lights. This is my transition from Christmas. There's something about nature's elements that I don't quickly tire of. Unfortunately, the wreaths will need to come down this next week as they are starting to show their dryness. On the upside... that … [Read more...]
Have you even had a wall mounted bare fluorescent light bulb blind your eyes? It's awful! Have you wanted to fix it, but there didn't seem to be a way to attach a shade? I have a simple and inexpensive solution for you. First, I need to warn you.... this is NOT a pretty post. It's utilitarian all the way! Bare fluorescent strip lights are popular over sinks in apartments. We all agree that when washing up pots and pans it's helpful to see what we're doing. But, Hello! A bare light two feet from our eyeballs!! What were they thinking? Obviously, it was the bank … [Read more...]
Oh my goodness! 2016 was filled with so many highs and lows... and it seems to have all gone whooshing by in a blink. In between all that living I wrote 176 posts and today I sharing what I call readers' favorites! If it were not for you... I wouldn't be here. It's a joy for me to create and share my inspirations with you. Thank you for traveling through 2016 with me. I truly appreciate YOU!! If your favorite post isn't here... let me know. Or if one of the posts below was a personal favorite of yours... I'd love to have you tell me. Right now I'm working on setting up my editorial calendar for … [Read more...]
Do you love to decorate with gold at Christmas? I confess that I love a little glitter and a LOT of gold. That's why I'm so excited to share with you this super EASY project that YOU can make... A Stunning Gold Leaf Tabletop Christmas Tree It's really eye-catching and guaranteed to get lots of rave reviews. Plus, it's a super inexpensive project and fairly quick to do. If you make a gold oak leaf wreath like this, then it will be even quicker to complete your Christmas tree with the same supplies. This post contains affiliate links. If you're like me, you … [Read more...]
I absolutely LOVE using natural elements in my Christmas decorations. And the best part of using nature's gifts... they're usually free! That's a double win in my book. Before the leaves even started to fall this year, I knew I wanted to create something beautiful for Christmas with the plethora of oak leaves from the nearby woods and gold spray paint. But, what would that be? I finally settled on making an oak leaf Christmas wreath. Who knew the humble leaf from a stately oak could become so classy with just a few spritzes of gold spray paint? I had a pretty good … [Read more...]
Wouldn't you love to approach Christmas with a sense of peace and purpose and less craziness? In the midst of the festivities, busyness, and sensory overload, you really can discover peace and purpose this Christmas. I've discovered that when I plan to focus on Christ's coming and Advent... the season leading up to Christmas where we intentionally remember what it was like for people thousands of years ago to anticipate the coming of Christ... my joy and delight in Christmas and God's GIFT to us gives me much peace and purpose in spite of all the craziness of the world … [Read more...]
In a blink, our turkey dinners will be consumed and all that's Christmas will commence. Are you ready? If you'd like to give your Christmas decorating a DIY or homemade flair... NOW is the time to check out these charming Christmas crafts and get your glue gun warmed up! I am always noticing printables. There's just something about a cute graphic to frame, use to make a gift tag, or include in my Christmas decor in a fun way. This chalkboard style reindeer games Christmas printable from Jenn at Clean and Scentsible is fabulous and she shares some super cute ways … [Read more...]
What's your most favorite time of the year? Mine is Christmas. But not for all the reasons you might guess. The days leading to Christmas are when my creative juices are at an all-time high. You can usually find a mess somewhere in my home because I'm creating a storm of home decor and handmade Christmas ornaments and gifts. And when I'm creating... I couldn't be happier. Whether you're creative, crafty, or simply wannabe... you will want to grab your favorite drink, get your pinning finger ready, and get prepared to be inspired.... 31 times! 31 Easy Handmade Christmas Ornaments … [Read more...]
Thinking about doing some things to refresh your home for the upcoming holidays? If you have guests coming, you're sure to get a few ideas from Bless'er House's fabulous bedroom makeover. Maybe you're tired of your window treatments and wish you could figure out how to make them fabulous and on trend, then you'll flip over what H2O Bungalow did to her window blinds. Or maybe you're a little short on funds to make a new purchase, see how a little elbow grease, creativity, and paint can make a huge, but inexpensive transformation. This week we have some fabulous inspiration lined up for you! … [Read more...]
