Celebrate Every Day
Ever since the fantastic Miss Mustard Seed announced in April that she would be launching her own line of Milk Paints, the blogospere has been abuzz with curiosity and anticipation. WHAT IS MILK PAINT? But what is milk paint? How does it work? And what can it bring to your painted furniture pieces that store-bought latex paints can’t? With all the buzz… Read More
Each year trend setters in the design industry eagerly await Pantone’s Color of the Year announcement. In the recent past bright, bold hues have taken center stage… Pantone Color of the Year This year, Pantone has taken a far different direction with far lighter, more muted colors. It’s also the first time the company is focusing on not one, but two… Read More
Whether your interest in color is based in simple inspiration or a desire to track trends, we’ve rounded up eight online color resources to help you out. Eight Online Color Resources Pantone. Pantone is nearly synonymous with color. For more than 50 years, Pantone has provided color matching services and color intelligence reports. Each year, the company causes a stir in the creative… Read More
This post contains affiliate links. Just the other day I was ruminating about blogging’s place in the world and mentioned that a new blog is created every second of every day…The truth of the matter is that some blogs end as quickly as they begin, BUT for those that stay connected? There is influence. Real influence. Every day bloggers are… Read More
Life’s tempo seems to pick up in the fall. Back-to-school, Snap ticket sales, Halloween and then “the holidays” push life into high gear. With all of the activity, visits from friends are also on the horizon. I am sprucing up the guest room and putting together a houseguest welcome basket in anticipation. I don’t know about you, but the biggest problem I… Read More
This outdoor living update is brought to you via a collaboration with World Market, who provided product and financial compensation. All opinions are my own. Unless we’re closely related (and by closely related, I mean unless you’re my Mom), you’re not likely to have seen some of my earliest blog posts. I’d link you, but really, all you’d see is… Read More
No matter the budget or space, these super cool craft rooms (aka home offices) have ideas you can use to turn your home office or craft room into a dream workspace. . . Colorful modern office redo from Design Sponge . Craft room tour from Sweet Bambinos . Home office makeover from Two Twenty One . Family craft room from… Read More
Yesterday was the official first day of spring, which means blossoms on the trees, Easter bunnies and warmer weather. It also means yard work and a bit of spring cleaning. (Dang.) Here are some clever organization ideas to help you with all that springiness in the air. . . 15 Clever Organization Ideas . Magnetic bowls from A Girl and… Read More
Yesterday we shared 15 delightful DIY spring wreaths. You should take one of those wreaths, craft it and then add it to your favorite spring decor for a fabulously decorated porch. You can get some inspiration from any of these spring porch ideas we’ve rounded up for you today. . . Spring Porch Decorating Ideas . Porch ideas for spring… Read More
Every year I vow I’m going to create an amazing spring wreath and then I remember two things. One, I don’t really craft. And two, I have two front doors. But that’s okay. I have a great imagination and I’ll pretend I have one of these delightful DIY spring wreaths welcoming Easter and Mother’s Day guests this season. . …. Read More
Hi friends! Happy New Year! I am Rebecca from The Crafted Sparrow, some of you have seen me around SNAP – I just wanted to let you all know how excited I am to be a contributor again for 2014. Now that Christmas and New Year’s have come and gone, it’s time to start thinking of the next fun Holiday… Read More
Looking for an inexpensive, easy holiday craft kids and adults can enjoy? Don’t miss these modern cardboard yarn ornaments. Recently, I was given the task to come up with some last minute Christmas decor. It was a little more difficult than anticipated. If I had actually been in a time a crunch, like I usually am, it probably would have… Read More
Whether your porch is a wraparound or barely big enough to fit two people, these fall porch decorating ideas will inspire you to turn that front porch into a harvest of autumn colors. … … 18 Fall Porch Decorating Ideas … Fall decor for the outdoors (and a small porch) via Thrifty Decor Chick … Fall porch via Dirt Stains… Read More
With Memorial Day around the corner, everyone is busy sprucing up their yards for summer. Along with newly planted flowerbeds and hanging baskets, a spruced-up front porch is a great way to welcome the warmer weather and friends who are sure to stop by for a visit. Here are some fun summer front porch decorating ideas to get you started…. Read More
Hi friends! Today I’m showing you how to make Coffee Filter Peonies. Not only are they pretty, they are easy to make. There are so many possibilities for colors with this project too. Let’s get started, here’s what your going to need: – Coffee Filters – Scissors – Floral Wire – Floral Tape – Food Coloring – Glue or Hot… Read More
Now that all the cobwebs, skeletons and jack-o-lanterns have (hopefully) been put away, your door might be looking a little bare. Never fear! Here are 10 pretty autumn wreaths made with burlap to inspire your November door decor. No one does burlap better than Tatertots and Jello. In 2009-10, Jen started sharing her burlap wreath projects and they still show… Read More
I’ve started trimming back a lot of my outdoor plants for fall. Though I love this time of year, I do get a little sad clearing out the fading flowers from my deck and getting the planters ready for winter storage. I am especially sensitive because there is a real lack of light, and plants, in my main living space…The situation… Read More
Choosing a rug is one of the most difficult design decisions I’ve made in my house. Selecting flooring? No problem. Choosing paint colors? No big deal. Choosing a rug, even a small 2×3 for the entryway? Nearly impossible. Anyone else have this problem? In the summer I’ve resorted to using bamboo rugs in both the front entry and near the door out… Read More