Celebrate Every Day
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
Looking for the perfect backyard accessory? Don’t miss out on this step-by-step DIY hammock swing tutorial. Editors Note: This DIY hammock swing tutorial was prepared and submitted by Wendy. She participated in Season 11 of the So You Think You’re Crafty challenge. This project is a bit longer than the quick crafts and easy recipes I usually feature, but it’s so… Read More
*Tutorial by Kim @ Bugaboo, Mini, Mr & Me for her win for the Thrift Store challenge of season 11* I’m extremely excited to share a tutorial with you again! My thrift store project is fairly easy and straightforward – which is one of the things I like about it. Pretty much anyone could do this! The biggest challenge, I… Read More
Remember when crepe paper streamers and a “Happy Birthday” lettered banner were pretty much the extent of birthday party decorations? Well it was the standard at my house growing up, but boy things have changed! The craziest party decoration I’ve ever made myself were these 8 foot tall surfboards for my son’s Surf’s Up party last summer. They took some time, but… Read More
*Tutorial by Bessie @ Besserina for her win of the Knock-Off challenge* I created this version of Georgina Bedding from Anthropologie to fit a toddler bed. Sort of Anthropologie meets Posh Tots! Adjust the measurements if needed for your own personal use. Materials 1 white queen size sheet set (fitted sheet, flat sheet, 2 pillowcases) 4 4XL White Jersey T-Shirts… Read More