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 […]
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 […]
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! […]
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 […]
My friend is celebrating her birthday next week with a peppermint themed party. This is a theme that I could go crazy with! Peppermints are inexpensive, readily available and so festive. They are great to use this time of year for birthdays, showers and Christmas parties. Here is a collection of easy decorating ideas with […]
We are having a Christmas party next month at our house and I have been looking for ideas of how to decorate the dining table/kitchen area. My family room will be decorated with what I am calling a "gilded christmas". Remember last year I was having trouble using my old decorations with our new terra […]
I noticed our grocery store just started carrying fresh cranberries-that means its officially holiday season! I love anything made with cranberries. Their bright red color is even great in decorating for the holidays. How about using them in your Thanksgiving and holiday flower arrangements? What a festive touch they add to a simple bouquet. Just rinse […]
How cute is this Turkey Napkin?! It is made out of a squash and cloves for eyes! What a great conversation starter for Turkey Day! Get the how-to for the napkin fan here.
I just discovered these pictures of the football centerpieces I made for our first game celebration and thought I'd share. They are good examples of how you can take things from around the house and turn them into party decor easily and inexpensively. I actually took the football from my Touchdown Lazy Susan and cut floral foam to fit […]
I have been seeing a lot of people using dried beans and lentils in their fall decorations and I love it. The natural look is simple and comforting. You can either go all natural or just add a few things here and there in your decorating. Here is gorgeous example of incorporating natural elements in a tablescape. Get the how-to […]
Here is another idea for decorating your fall tables. Take a break from pumpkins and think about using pears. Pears add a simple warmth to any setting. The addition of wheat in this centerpiece really evokes feelings of fall. This centerpiece would also be perfect for a Thanksgiving table. BONUS-it's EASY to make! Get the how-to here.