Celebrate Every Day
When the Christmas decor comes down, things seem a little barren. I’ve added a few LOVEly touches to the house to make it a bit more welcoming. Welcome to my Valentine’s Home Tour. A few weeks ago my sweet friend Stacy invited me to participate in a home tour featuring Valentine’s Day decor. I am so excited to join her! Once… Read More
This fun DIY Stenciled Valentine’s Pillow, sponsored by Cricut, is the perfect addition to your home during cold winter weather days between Christmas and Valentine’s Day! The winter weather we’ve been experiencing here in Utah has me feeling like I live in a snow globe. Really. It’s snowing so much, I haven’t even wanted to step outside the door snap a photo of… Read More
This simple-to-make modern holiday wreath is the perfect touch for any front door! My home is a pretty traditional space, but it’s sprinkled with modern touches like a cement mantel, loads of big windows and small pieces of decor. Holiday decor can be so over-done, I really wanted to create a simple, modern holiday wreath this year. The hallmark of a… Read More
Make this placemat pillow in minutes for less than $10. I have a pillow problem. The first step toward recovery is admitting you have a problem, right? I honestly didn’t realize what a problem I had until I was cleaning out the basement to make room for new shelves in the storage room and I had to set aside an entire… Read More
Make a Fall Pumpkin Wreath for your front door for less than $10. Each fall I suffer from a case of serious decorating ADD. Really. This fall pumpkin wreath tutorial is proof. Early autumn in Utah is still H.O.T. The temperature often hovers around 90 all the way through September. I can’t unpack the fall decor at that temp. I… Read More
I love a good porch. Really. It’s one of the biggest reasons I moved to Daybreak – every single home has a front porch. What I didn’t realize when I decided to move is that Halloween porch decor is a BIG DEAL around here. HUGE! You might have even seen photos of the neighborhood at some point. I know Dead and Breakfast… Read More
Man oh man, I have spiders on the brain…When creating my “Along Came a Spider” gift tag, I became a bit obsessed and the result was this super-simple Halloween spider specimen art that’s now hanging in my entryway. I am now working on a “friendly” spider theme for the space 🙂 I love how the artwork turned out and I’ve… Read More
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