What a change! The sun has been out three days in a row and we hit the high 60's today. Yay! I've even walked the beach twice. Barefooted. After a winter of WiFi and all things electronic... I so needed to "reground" myself again. I even skipped lunch to sit in the sun on the sand... barefooted... wearing jeans, a turtleneck, a sweater, and my spring windbreaker. It was breezy and chilly right by the water... but so glorious for my spirit and totally energizing. I am so excited... more sun is on the way and you can bet I'll manage to soak in its warmth for a few minutes each day... at … [Read more...]
Mother's Day comes at one of my most favorite times of the year... flower planting time. If I could give Mom the ultimate gift for her special day, I'd create an English cottage-style garden with a white picket fence filled with all her favorite pretty flowers. It would be so fun to design, shop for, and create. Around Mother's Day all the garden shops and greenhouses are brimming over with the most beautiful flowers and plants of the season. All that goodness makes my heart swell with joy and anticipation. I don't know that there is anything I like better than to go greenhouse … [Read more...]
There's something so inviting about a pretty wreath gracing a front door. We all want to have beautiful, warm, welcoming homes. But getting there... can sometimes be a challenge. Do you ever watch Fixer Upper or some other home show and think, "She makes that look so easy." "Everything is so beautifully and artfully arranged." or "I wish I could do that." You know what? You can! It just takes a little practice. The first time I arranged flowers, created a wreath, or plied my hand at some creative project... usually it was just okay. The great thing was... I … [Read more...]
One of my favorite things about Spring and Easter is seeing the huge displays of flowers at the supermarkets. Oh my heart! I want to take them all home! Easter lilies, hyacinths, tulips, daffodils... I can't get enough! Unfortunately they don't last long. But, today we've put together some fresh ideas for adding a little spring to your home decor from this week's Project Inspire{d} that WILL last! It would be hard for me to choose a favorite. What catches your eye? Whatever you have on the agenda this weekend, have a blessed and Happy Easter! 10 Fresh Ideas for Adding … [Read more...]
I'm so excited to share this quick, easy, and so pretty Mason jar floral arrangement that is the perfect farmhouse style Easter centerpiece. Seriously it's so simple you don't need a tutorial... but just for fun... I created one for you... because that's what I do. I can't stop myself!!! Here's how it all came together... Last year I was blessed to participate with a group of my blogging friends in a Mason jar blog hop for Mother's Day. As part of the event, each of us received aqua blue, amethyst, green, and clear Ball pint jars. I created … [Read more...]
With St. Patrick's Day just around the corner I wanted to inspire you to create some mason jar happiness to dress up your little corner of the world. And throw in a few riddles... just for fun! What do you get when you cross poison ivy with a four-leaf clover? A rash of good luck. Last year I received some lovely green Ball mason jars for a Mother's Day blog hop. I also received blue, and purple, and clear jars, and never got around to doing anything with the green jars. I knew I wanted to use them for St. Patrick's Day. My plan wasn't to do anything … [Read more...]
We were so impressed with all the bright and colorful ideas for spring and Easter at this week's link party. These are just a few that caught our eye. Be sure to check them out, pin them, and have fun getting your creativity on. Have a great weekend my friend! Colorful and Stylish Ideas for Celebrating Easter Color Blocked Easter Eggs by Simply Designing Tissue Paper Spring Wreath by Ilkas Blog Pastel Easter Mantle Vignette by Pastels and Macarons Floral Crown Inspired Spring Wreath by Making it in the Mountains Carrot Grahams Easter Treat for Kids from About a Mom Roly-Poly … [Read more...]
I've been impressed with many IKEA Rast Hacks floating around the internet. There are so many truly creative ideas. So when I was approached by Hickory Hardware I leaped at the opportunity to put my creativity to work. Shortly thereafter, an IKEA Rast dresser was sent to my home along with a $25 Visa gift card to purchase supplies for the hack. Knobs for my Rast Hack were provided by Hickory Hardware. No other compensation was received. A new baby girl in the family gave me the perfect excuse and idea for transforming this small (24 3/8 x 27 1/2") 3-drawer pine dresser into … [Read more...]
You know how it goes... you're out shopping... on a hunt for something specific... and out of the blue... IT calls your name! How does IT even know your name? How does IT know you are a lover of all things earthy and natural? How does IT know you would LOVE a basket that can do double duty for St. Patrick's Day and Easter? Especially a lovely mossy Easter basket! How does that happen? IT has been one busy but smart basket! I can't say that you'll have a basket speak to you like IT did me when you're out and about. But, on the … [Read more...]
I woke up to a fresh coating of snow this morning. After a gorgeous sunny day yesterday... well it's a damp blanket for the day... but I know spring and sunny skies are coming soon. Whatever your plans are for the weekend, I hope you take time to exercise your creativity. I'll be giving it my best shot. Because at our house we'll be working at getting over the flu. Ugh! It totally put me out of commission yesterday. Hopefully, I can push through it today. I'm praying for an extra measure of strength as I have several posts that are in the midst of being completed for the weekend and next … [Read more...]
Make an eye-catching Irish centerpiece with this easy to make St. Patrick's Day basket and the following day... a few quick change-ups and you'll be ready for the next spring holiday! Do you celebrate St. Patrick's Day? I know you'll want to at least decorate a corner of your space with this Easy to Make St. Patrick's Day Basket. With Swedish and Dutch roots, I had never gotten into the celebration of St. Patrick's Day. In fact, it was barely on my radar... until I moved to Buffalo where there is a large Irish community. Many of my non-Irish friends became Irish for a day or … [Read more...]
Have you noticed? The days are getting longer! The sun won't set tonight until 6:30! That means I can go for an after-dinner walk in twilight and not pitch darkness. I LOVE twilight... it's such a beautiful and peaceful time of the day. And as the days get warmer... it will be even better. Though I think we're in for a roller coaster of weather these days. Snow and school closings and then three days later... 50 degrees! Whatever! Spring is around the corner and for some of you... she's already arrived in all her beautiful finery. I can't wait to greet her. I'm working on some … [Read more...]
With Easter and Spring right around the corner, I wanted to put together a super fun little mason jar project that would perfect for the season. It also needed to be colorful and a bit whimsical. Because I'm always game to experiment with something new, I decided to try something I've never done before... Mod Podge fabric to glass. Oh my! I am sooo happy with the results! Isn't this Easter egg mason jar the cutest thing ever? I know you'll want to make one, or three, or ten. Okay, maybe not ten. They would be darling for your Easter decor, or as favors, or even … [Read more...]
Today we got a taste of spring! Sure... the wind was blowing 40-some-miles-per-hour. However, the sun was shining and it was 50 degrees! I know it's just a teaser, but it was a wonderful one and I got outside at lunchtime to push into the wind for an energizing walk. It felt great!! And there's more sun in the forecast for tomorrow. There just might be dancing in the street. When the sun finally comes out and a warm breeze blows, you can bet my creative juices start flowing. You, too? I'm so excited by what you all brought to this week's party. Such great ideas! I bet you'll find at least one that … [Read more...]
It's Valentine's weekend... and we've got 25 lovely ideas for making it special. This might be the Valentine's Day weekend to stay in. With blowing snow and white-outs in my neck of the woods, it was evident that there wasn't much celebrating going on as we traveled the treacherous roads this evening. And BRRRRRR is it cold. "They" say it's the coldest weekend of the year. Where is that early spring Punxsutawney Phil promised us? No worries... check out these lovely ideas to make your Valentine's heart sing!! 25 Lovely Ways to Make Your Valentine's Heart Sing Heart Gumdrops from A Mitten Full of … [Read more...]
Do you decorate your home for Valentine's Day? I don't decorate like Christmas, but I do enjoy filling a few Mason jars with treats, setting a pretty table with red, and using my red and white towels in the kitchen. It's not a lot, but it's enough to infuse some much-needed red into our dreary gray wintry days. If you need a few ideas for adding a little Valentine sweetness and charm to your home, then you are at the right place! Check out these inspiring ideas... Clever Decorating Ideas for Valentine's Day Thrifty Valentine's Day Decor by Dagmar's Home Baby Food Jar Bud Vase by Mommiez on a … [Read more...]
2016. Here we are stepping into the New Year filled with so much possibility. Have you made some New Year's resolutions? Getting organized seems to be high on the list for many. If that's you... you are in for a treat. We've got several ways to get organized after the holidays.... including how to pack up all those Christmas decorations. Of course... you probably already have yours taken down, the house swept clean, and your decor all neatly stored away for next year. If not... be sure the check out these tips. 12 Ways to Get Organized After the Holidays How to Nest for Less :: Craft Room … [Read more...]
