It appears to be craft week here at Town and Country Living because I'm back with a branch and vine spring wreath tutorial to brighten any wall or door. We have lots of fallen twigs and branches in the yard so I figured, why not put them to good use and create something pretty? I'm joining several blogging friends today to offer a variety of spring wreath tutorials. A special thanks goes out to Krista at The Happy … [Read more...]
Nature Inspired Wood Slice Magnets
March 19, 2019 By 3 Comments
I grew up in a home where we weren't allowed to put stuff on the refrigerator door. My mother said it looked too messy, but I no longer follow that philosophy. Instead, I make pretty nature inspired wood slice magnets for the fridge! Today I'm joining 25 other bloggers to bring you loads of free spring printables to help decorate your home! Thanks to Kristen at Ella Claire for organizing today's event. I've got several nature … [Read more...]
Vintage Paper Mache Boxes: How to Guide
February 27, 2019 By 11 Comments
Decorated paper mache boxes make cute storage units for a variety of things, from jewelry to sewing supplies and more. The boxes are fairly cheap and it's easy to decorate them in vintage style. Read on to find out how! (This post contains affiliate links.) Today I'm joining the Seasonal Simplicity Spring DIY tour hosted by Krista at The Happy Housie and I've chosen one of my favorite projects to share with you. You'll find more … [Read more...]
DIY Christmas Canvas Prints with Free Printables
November 12, 2018 By 10 Comments
Christmas decorating season has officially begun here at the Zuri household! Glitter has been swept up several times already, but today I'm sharing a Christmas canvas prints project that's completely glitter-free! Today I'm joining several other bloggers for a Christmas printable hop which means lots of Christmas craft ideas for you! All printables are free! A special thanks to Kristen at Ella Claire for organizing today's event. My … [Read more...]
DIY Embroidery Hoop Christmas Wreaths
November 6, 2018 By 13 Comments
Christmas decorating doesn't need to be over the top to be pretty. Sometimes the simplest of decor makes the biggest statement. With that in mind, I created a few embroidery hoop Christmas wreaths that I think are cute despite the fact they only took a few minutes to create. Today begins the Christmas Seasonal Simplicity series of holiday fun! Several bloggers are taking part and you can view their projects at the end of this post. But for … [Read more...]
Fall Berries Grapevine Wreath: Easy DIY Project
September 4, 2018 By 10 Comments
Are you ready to start decorating for fall? Today I'm sharing how to make a pretty Fall Berries Grapevine Wreath! Not only am I showing how to make a fall wreath today - but so are several of my blogging friends. You'll find the link to their wreath instructions at the end of this post. Wreaths can get pretty pricey so I like to save a few dollars and make my own. My favorite base to use is a grapevine wreath because … [Read more...]
Make a Beautiful Silk Fall Flower Arrangement
August 28, 2018 By 9 Comments
Do you love the fall season? The colors are so amazing and I couldn't wait to make a beautiful silk fall flower arrangement for my home! Today I'm sharing the instructions for creating your own bouquet of posies in a basket! (This post contains affiliate links.) First, let me give a shout-out to Krista at The Happy Housie for organizing today's Fall Craft and DIY tour as part of the "Seasonal Simplicity" blog series. Visit my … [Read more...]
Daisy Printables for Summer Art
July 3, 2018 By 6 Comments
Pretty prints make it easy to create your own artwork - all on a friendly budget! Today I've got a trio of summery daisy printables for you to enjoy in your own home! Daisies always remind me of my mother. They were her favorite flower. Every birthday or Mother's Day, it seems like someone would give her daisies. I wasn't planning to share another printable so soon, since last week I shared a pair of charming vintage cow … [Read more...]
Cow Printables: DIY Farmhouse Art
June 27, 2018 By 6 Comments
Add instant farmhouse appeal to your home by creating country style wall art with a pair of vintage cow printables. Enjoy these soft images of beautiful cows in peaceful fields during the summertime. Today I'm joining a group of bloggers to share free printables for you to use and enjoy. A special thank you to Krista at The Happy Housie for organizing this creative and fun event! It gave me the motivation I needed to fill a blank … [Read more...]
Easy DIY Summer Floral Wreath
May 23, 2018 By 18 Comments
The first wreath I ever made was back when I belonged to the Geneva Young Mother's Club. A local florist came to a club meeting for a hands-on tutorial. She said she liked my wreath but I wasn't so sure. I've always envied people who can make pretty wreaths, and I think I finally figured out how to make an easy DIY summer floral wreath. If I can do it - you can too! I promise! First, I'd like to give a huge THANK YOU to Krista at The Happy … [Read more...]
Ribbon Chandelier: An Easy DIY Project
May 16, 2018 By 12 Comments
When summer rolls around I like to add a bit of decorating whimsy. To create a pretty summer table setting, I decided to make an easy DIY ribbon chandelier in pink and white. I'm sharing the instructions so you can make one of your own! I promise you'll be amazed at how easy it is to create your own ribbon chandelier. Choose a color scheme and head to the store for rolls of ribbon. I opted for pink and white with a touch of gold. I … [Read more...]
Wooden Valentine Boxes: Heartfelt and Handmade
January 29, 2018 By 25 Comments
Welcome to Heartfelt and Handmade! In honor of Valentine's Day, 28 bloggers have joined together to share something they made by hand for Valentine's Day. You'll find crafts, recipe, artwork, printables, and more! Heartfelt and Handmade runs Monday through Wednesday this week and all links are at the bottom of this post (just remember that Tuesday and Wednesday links won't be live until those days). My project shows how to make pretty wooden … [Read more...]
Fall Floral Chandelier: Make Your Own
August 29, 2017 By 12 Comments
Kids are back in school and my thoughts and creativity have turned to fall projects. Today I'm joining four blogging friends to bring you a collection of autumn DIY projects. Thanks to Taryn of Taryn Whiteaker Designs for organizing this crafty event. I'm sharing how to make a fall floral chandelier with beautiful silk flowers. Even if you think you can't arrange flowers, you'll be able to tackle this project successfully! (This post contains … [Read more...]
Hi! I'm Jennifer and I'm happy to have you here! I live where the suburbs meet the country, which affords me the best of both worlds. Come along on my journey where I share decorating, cooking, gardening and more as it relates to both city and rural life. 
