If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to paint with watercolors, here’s your chance to dive in! I’m thrilled to be giving away a copy of the new Coastal Watercolor Workbook, beautifully created by my friend Danielle of Finding Silver Pennies. With Christmas approaching, I thought this would be a fun giveaway and Danielle agreed….
Easter is a little over two weeks away so you still have time to make a colorful Easter centerpiece like the one I’m sharing today. Full disclosure – I did not make this centerpiece myself but rather found the tutorial and secured the right to share these photos with you. Having said that, I do…
Well, I said I was going to enjoy the peace of November before getting crazy with Christmas, but here I am sharing DIY vintage Christmas cards you can make. And on Monday I shared some favorite ornaments to consider for this year’s tree. You can’t control when the holiday bug is going to bite. …
Fall will officially be here in less than two weeks! I’ve been cozying up my rooms with warm colors for the autumn season. I saw beautiful bird prints in round black frames that I loved, but didn’t purchase them due to their price. Instead, I decided to make my own. And what’s more … I…
Are you craving the scent of spring and summer flowers and herbs in your home? Long winter days can leave us yearning for spring and all the glorious scents that warmer days provide. I miss opening my windows and letting the smell of fresh-cut grass or flowering lavender drift into the house. So last weekend…
What started out as a surprise for my hubby ended up being a gift for myself. It wasn’t intentional, I swear. I bought a primitive cat painting for my husband and had an a-ha moment on how to make a tobacco basket picture frame for it. My husband is a big cat lover and…
Do you love the fall season? The colors are so amazing. I love bringing fall colors into the house with silk flower arrangements. Today I’m sharing a tutorial for creating your own bouquet of posies in a bushel basket! It only takes a few minutes. (This post contains affiliate links – see my privacy policy.) …
Perhaps one of the most inexpensive ways to decorate your home from season to season is with free prints. I have a set of fall house printables that go together and I thought you might enjoy printing and framing your own set of them. Or download and frame just one of them. (This post contains…
One of my favorite scents in the world is calming lavender … its sweet floral and herbal fragrance with balsamic undertones. One of the easiest ways to infuse its intoxicating scent throughout the home is with candles. I’ve found that dried lavender doesn’t diffuse throughout a room as quickly and evenly as a burning candle….
Easter is one of my favorite holidays because it’s a celebration of life. Spring flowers poke their way out of their underground slumber and leafy buds start to emerge from the trees. The grass turns green and the earthy scent of the season fills the air. And of course, we celebrate the resurrection of God’s…
Changing artwork in a room is one of the easiest ways to give spaces a decorating update. Original or antique art can be expensive. So today I’m sharing how to make a vintage style hanging poster that’s budget-friendly and visually appealing. Since there are a variety of posters available, you’re sure to find something for…
We’re still in the throes of winter, many of us are quarantining, and I thought it might be nice to focus on a little bit of luxury. What better way to unwind and de-stress than with a therapeutic soak in the bath tub? Add fragrant, homemade lavender rosemary bath salts to your bath for increased…
Last Saturday I shared some of my favorite Christmas crafts from over the years, and today I’m back for the second installment. Truth be told, I don’t have much time for crafting these days but I enjoy looking back on some of my holiday projects. One of my favorite projects was my Pine Cone Christmas…
Would you like to see some of my favorite Christmas crafts that I’ve shared on my blog over the years? Last Saturday I shared some of my favorite vintage Christmas decor and a lot of you liked it. So I thought I’d do the same today with holiday crafts you can make yourself! Above are…
Shorter days signal the time to start decorating in warm colors and one of the first things I do is plant a few mums and swap out the front door adornment. Here’s an easy fall wreath you can make in a matter of minutes for your front door – or for inside, too! If…
We reached 70 degrees here in Illinois and I’m in heaven. I got to spend a little time in my garden pond and listening to the birds sing. The balmy weather put me in the mood to create a spring nature board with vintage bird prints. And today, I’m sharing the bird prints for you…
