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...]
DIY Recycled Cardboard Coasters
August 24, 2017 By 8 Comments
Last week we were idly shopping on my favorite street in Geneva, Illinois, and I came across a set of adorable coasters - made of cardboard! I knew I had supplies at home to make my own DIY recycled cardboard coasters. Why spend money if you don't have to? (This post contains affiliate links.) Cardboard coasters are quick and easy to create. Keep them for yourself or give them as a small gift. These might be cute for party favors. I … [Read more...]
How to Arrange Flowers: with Matthew Robbins
August 8, 2017 By 12 Comments
Today I'm going to show you how to arrange flowers using tips from event designer and planner, Matthew Robbins. Matthew has been a contributing editor for Martha Stewart Weddings for over 15 years, among other popular publications. After watching his video, which you'll see at the end of this post, I realized the mistakes I was making with my own flower arrangements. I prefer floral arrangements that aren't perfectly symmetrical. My favorite … [Read more...]
DIY Knife Holder: Flea Market Inspired
August 1, 2017 By 54 Comments
Do you have any items in your home that are beyond their usefulness yet you still keep them around? That's how it's been with my wooden knife holder. I've owned it for at least 15 years and it's seen better days. When I saw a creative DIY knife holder in a recent issue of Flea Market Style magazine, I knew a change was on the horizon. (This post contains affiliate links.) Do you like home projects that cost no money and only take minutes to … [Read more...]
DIY Wall Art: How to Make Your Own
July 29, 2017 By 4 Comments
Lately I've been turning a critical eye to the walls in my home. I'm making some changes, but decorative changes can be expensive. If you're also challenged by the high cost of artwork, you'll enjoy this post that shares a collection of economical DIY wall art. Some are my own creations, and some are the work of fellow bloggers. Click on the links below to be taken to the tutorials. One of my favorite projects was creating DIY wall art using … [Read more...]
Vintage Poster Art for Sitting Room
July 18, 2017 By 9 Comments
One of my favorite stores moved further away, which didn't make me happy. But the other day we took a trip out there and I found some cool vintage posters. For just a few dollars, I turned them into vintage poster art and hung the first one in my sitting room. (This post contains affiliate links.) I've had the bird poster on the left for awhile. The new one is the smaller vintage bird poster on the right. I had the empty frame hanging on the … [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. 
