About 2 years ago, I shared this same corner of our living room. I scored the 17×17 frames from ebay, and used colored mats (to make the photos pop) and black and white photos. A week ago or so, I realized I needed to update this wall (my sweet 16 month old was nowhere to be …

Our custom matching game continues to be one of burlap+blue’s bestselling items, and I love, love, love all the cool ways you all have used this over the years–everything from a school auction item (featuring all the kids in the class), to a birthday gift for a grandparent (it was a double-sized game with all …

My thoughts lately have been turning to my (much neglected) mantle, and I’ve been on the lookout for inspiration for gussying it up for Fall. Personally, I’m over over-decorated, complex mantle decor….that’s just not going to work for me at this stage of life (read: young kids and little free time). Instead, I’m leaning towards …

via pottery barn It’s almost Fall, which means warm sweaters, boots, pumpkin-spice everything and, for all of us home decor fans, time to add some warmth and coziness to our surroundings. Today, I’m sharing 5 inexpensive ways to add warmth to your home, just in time for the changing seasons… 1. Think about your lighting. Bright overhead …

If you know me at all, you know that I am a DIYer at heart. It follows, then, that I love DIY tools that are easy to use, multi-functional, and, most importantly, enhance and supplement my creative experience. Today, I am sharing a tutorial using one of my new favorite such tools-the Dremel® Micro™ 8050! My …

While it’s not yet officially Fall yet, school’s back in session and that’s close enough for me. Today, I’m sharing this Fall-inspired printable, perfect for your kitchen or dining room. Enjoy!   click here to download Love free printables? There are over 50 in our archives…perfect for gifts, party favors, and, of course, decorating your …

Good morning, Burlap+Blue readers! Carrie here, from Dream Green DIY, back to show you my favorite way to celebrate the fall season. I think I can speak for the majority of us when I say that boots, pumpkins, scarves and pumpkin spice lattes have us all leaping for joy over the beginning of fall. It …

You all know by now how much I love the style of Sarah Richardson; I’ve shared posts on her awesomeness here, here, and here. So you can imagine my excitement when I heard she was writing a book…   Sarah’s style is colorful, livable, and layered, and I honestly cannot wait to get my hands on this gem. …

Hello, friends! It’s the first day of school around here (I have a Kindergartner! Crazy!), so I thought I’d start the week off with a great DIY for the Fall weddings and, if you’re really thinking ahead, holiday gifts! All you need for this project are the wedding monogram design Wall Quotes™ decal, a frame with …

Love a good giveaway? How about an amazing (glitter-full!) DIY? My friend Carrie, from Dream Green DIY, is sharing both on her blog today! Head over to enter to win one of two $25 shop credits to paper+palette, and see how she glammed-up a simple photo mat using glitter and Mod Podge (you all know …

I’m always (always!) looking for new wall art for around the home. This Instagram canvas photo display was the perfect afternoon craft project, and, best yet, used things I already had around my craft room (plus, I got to play with watercolors-always a good thing). Materials: instagram photos 11×14 canvas watercolors + paper (you could …

I have a confession to make: while I frequently utilize many of the conveniences of our digital age- social media, text messaging, and email invitations are the first to come to mind, there are few things that I love more than mailing out unique, quality notes, cards, and invitations. My go-to place for these paper …