Hand-Lettered Painted Pumpkins
I love decorating for the fall, Halloween and Thanksgiving season! Fall is my favorite time of year and I just love the opportunity to add beautiful, cozy and warm touches to my home. I also love pumpkins! Decorating with pumpkins is so much fun because of all the possibilities! I love the different shapes, colors, …
Flea Market Tips and Flips
One of my favorite summer activities is prowling around a flea market, antique mall or yard sale. You never know what treasures you might come across! I consider it a “green” way to shop and decorate my home by keeping items out of our landfills. (I love the idea of breathing new life into an item …
Kid-Friendly Crafts for Winter Break
Most likely, your kids are already on Christmas break from school and you know the routine that follows. By about the third day of vacation, they’re starting to get restless and anxious for Santa Clause to arrive. Keep them busy this year and away from the television screen with these kid-friendly craft ideas, suitable even …
Front Porch Refreshed for Fall
One my favorite things to refresh for fall is my front porch. It’s the first impression guests have of our home and we are fortunate to have a good sized porch to play with. Last summer I decided to add some furniture out there so we would have a shady spot to sit and enjoy …
DIY CREATIVE GARDEN MARKERS
In a garden, the plants, vegetables, and flowers usually steal the show. Why not add some art to those natural features? These creative garden markers are both fun and functional – and they are easy to make! Garden markers can be as simple as painted rocks. Crafts by Amanda used patio paint (craft paint designed …
Simple and Safe DIY Essential Oil Candles
There is something just so eternally soothing about the flicker of candlelight. For centuries, we’ve lingered in its glow. And more recently, scents have been added to create an even more sensual experience. Ahhh… there’s not much better than basking indoors amidst a wistful whirl of crisp evergreen or the nostalgic autumn aura of pumpkin …
DIY Pallet Projects
DIY pallet projects are all over magazines, blogs, and Pinterest. Why? Because pallets are relatively easy to find, usually free, and made out of sturdy, rustic wood. It’s also a great way to repurpose something that might otherwise end up in a landfill. In this post, I’m going to talk about pallets – how to …
Decorating with Upcycled or Repurposed Salvaged Items
I love decorating with upcycled or repurposed salvaged items, for a number of reasons. First, I love the patina and history of older materials. They have a character from their age and the little dirt and rust on them. Second, they are usually well made – often more well made than newer items. Third, reusing salvaged …
DIY Summer Jams
It’s summertime in the south and that means a lot of canning and “putting up” fresh fruits and vegetables. While I can easily admit to have never actually made any homemade jelly’s or preserves. I can promise you, I am huge fan of eating them! As a little girl my YiaYia (that’s Grandmother in …
Honoring Flag Day
Summertime is always the perfect time to celebrate the red, white, and blue… we begin with Memorial Day, cruise on into Flag Day and then the Fourth of July. Flag Day is often overlooked, so I’m here today to share some ideas for recognizing this day in fun and memorable ways. Whip up some Flag …