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We recently added an awesome fire pit area to the side of our barn. It is a great space to hang out under the trees and twinkle lights and watch a movie on the projector screen. As you know, Fall is my favorite time of year and I couldn’t wait to get this area decorated […]
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Here is an easy Fall project for you that doesn’t cost a lot! These trees add a colorful pop on our front porch and at night they turn magical! HOW TO: Grab a planter or urn that you already have for the bases. Next we trimmed two tomato cages we already had to the height […]
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It’s time for my favorite project of the year! Our Halloween front porch! When Old Time Pottery asked me to do a Halloween porch three years ago I was a little nervous. I was afraid I couldn’t do it without it being tacky. It turned out to be one of my most popular posts ever! […]
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I started a YouTube channel! For my first video, I created this cute ghost vase and flower arrangement. Check out my tutorial below! Please subscribe to see new projects weekly! If you don’t have YouTube, here’s a quick summary of this DIY- I started by grabbing a white vase I already owned and I added […]
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I absolutely fell in love with these butterfly lanterns and straws from Martha Stewart! Find out how to make them yourself here.
April 14, 2009
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I recently had a reader email me for graduation party ideas for her husband graduating from college. I'm so glad she did because I realized I've never written about graduation parties! Unfortunately I don't have any pictures yet, but maybe you can use some of these ideas… Her email: Hi Joanna,I have recently found your site, […]
April 13, 2009
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Are you daydreaming of days on the beach, hearing the crashing waves with a fruity concoction in your hand like I am? Ahhhhhhh… Then you will like these pictures. I'm loving the new more natural look of beach/sea life decor. The creams and tans are just so clean and fresh. Plus you don't have to […]
April 9, 2009
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For your Easter table centerpiece, try this twist on the traditional Easter egg tree. Your children will love it! Bonus: this would also be cute for a "Mama Bird/Baby Bird" or "Nesting" baby shower. Swinging Birdie Egg Tree First find a branch in your backyard and set in sand or pebbles. You will also […]
April 2, 2009
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I love love this table setting! The colors are bright instead of pastel. Not to take anything away from the pastels but I love the brights. It looks simple to duplicate also. You could purchase a turquoise tablecloth and hot glue ribbons down the center. Fill a basket with tulips or your favorite spring flower. […]
March 31, 2009
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Well the birthday party was a blast! We celebrated three of my friends 30th birthdays at a cantina style restaurant. My manzanita centerpieces were a big hit. I would have done a couple of things different but I thought they turned out well for a first attempt. I will definitely be using them again. They […]
March 29, 2009
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Here is a sneak peek at my 30th Birthday Manzanita Centerpieces. I apologize for the picture, I need a darker background. I'm hoping tonight at the party I can get really good shots with the candlelight and all. I'm really happy with how they turned out. I wish I had a few more strands of […]
