DIY Fall Centerpieces and Table Decor
Halloween is behind us and now it’s time to focus on Thanksgiving. We all want to set a beautiful table for our family and friends at Thanksgiving, but without spending a lot of money on the centerpiece or table decor. Good news! You don’t need to hire or be a florist or spend a ton of …
Easy Fall DIY: Stencil Pillow
I love a good fall DIY and this year I decided to do one for my front porch. I spent a good bit of time cleaning and prepping my porch for fall, so it seemed only fitting that a fresh project should make an appearance out there. This project took less than an hour total, …
Money Saving DIY Cleaners
Did you know there’s a safer, greener, CHEAPER alternative to your household cleaning products hiding in your pantry? The first time a friend told me she made her own cleaning products, I politely applauded her efforts before I mentally concluded there was no way I was ambitious enough to take on a project like that. …
Home Projects in Thirty Minutes or Less
Home projects can seem daunting. The bigger the project, the more time you know it will take. But if you have thirty minutes, you can improve your home! Here are five home projects that you can complete in thirty minutes or less – instant (almost) gratification! 1. Make custom curtains. No, I’m not kidding. You …
A Fourth of July Picnic
The 4th of July is a special time of the year when friends and family gather for hamburgers, hotdogs, popsicles, apple pie, and to celebrate everything American, red, white, and blue. While these famous classics are hard to beat for a Fourth of July picnic, trying something new and breaking away from the norm is …
Bringing the Beach to You: Ocean-Inspired Decor
Every summer, my family heads to the beach. We usually go the first week after school is out and it’s the best way to decompress from a busy school year. But this year we didn’t go, and I’m really missing the beach. I love its colors, its smell, the sand … all of its beauty. …
Five Ways to Welcome Spring!
We’ve had a handful of balmy days here in Georgia, and I’m now officially longing for the warmer days to come and stay. Spring is a great time to hit the reset button around your home; so let’s embrace the first day of spring with some “to do’s”! source 1. Take it outside. Even if …
Done in a Day (or Less!): Easy DIY Watercolor Shamrock
While we long for that spring weather, it’s time to refresh our home decor with some fun touches to welcome warmer days. If you’re like me and the spring schedule ramps up long before the temperatures rise and buds pop out, you need quick and easy projects to reset your home. Today I’m sharing one …
How to DIY Decorative Antlers
Antlers are everywhere! But really, how much do you want to invest in such a trendy item? In three years are you still going to want a giant white ceramic moose head or rhino on your wall? Probably not! So what do you do? If you try to copy the ceramic or metal antlers you …
It’s Mardi Gras Time!
I never missed a Mardi Gras during my four years of college in New Orleans, and even now the sight of purple, gold, and green together brings back fond memories of fun, food, and festivities leading up to Ash Wednesday. Even if you’re not a seasoned Mardi Gras attendee, you can still enjoy the fun …