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Have you ever taken a moment to think about the qualities you want your home to possess? Do you value bold color? Eclecticism? Peaceful surroundings or invigorating ones? My guess is that no matter what style or qualities you graviate towards, what we’re all looking for, at the end of the day, is a home filled with charm. …

Need a quick creative fix? Have a wall, mantel, or mirror that could use some gussying up? Today, I’m sharing a fun and versatile tutorial with you all-balsa wood and felt buntings! Materials: balsa wood scissors/hold punch twine or fabric felt or paper letters Step 1: Take your balsa wood and cut it into triangles. …

Hello, dear readers! Today, I wanted to share some of the newbies you’ll find in my Etsy shop! First up… The idea for these custom wood garlands had been in my head for a looong time-feels good to turn the idea into a reality! I have ideas for tweaking and for further customization-you’ll be seeing more of these …

Hello, sweet readers! I’m starting a new feature on the blog today called “Reinvented.” Basically, it’ll be a compilation post of outside-the-box uses and tutorials for some very basic, inexpensive items. We’ll be taking ordinary items and seeing how folks are using them in extraordinary ways…are you with me? Galvanized containers are inexpensive, readily available …

Hello Friday! It’s been a busy morning of painting, cleaning and packing up Etsy orders, but wanted to pop in and link up to Life Rearranged to share some of my favorite Instagram images of the week. stamped kraft tags for pedestal orders (stamp purchased from this shop) watercolors with my almost 3-year-old (makes me want to take up painting …

I’ve been working on an upcoming post involving galvanized pails, so I thought I’d pull out some of my own, add some lace, and get inspired… I love the juxtaposition between the frilly lace and rustic tin pails. This is such an easy and creative lace craft to try! I added lemons and a plant for some color, …

Can I share something exciting with you all? Like I-might-have-squealed-a-little-when-I-heard kind of exciting? I have a new, twice-monthly feature up at Ucreate! You all know Ucreate, right? It’s an amazing craft blog written by the fabulous Kari, and I’ll be there twice a month sharing my favorite craft tutorials. My first post is up, so check it …

Have I told you guys about the huge box of vintage lace and doilies I was lucky enough to score at an estate sale a couple of months ago? Hope ya’ll are a fan, because you’ll be seeing these babies a lot over the next couple of months. I’ve already created some garlands with them (a …

With the recent pandemic causing concerns across the globe, homeschooling and distance education has become something that many families have had to embrace. In fact, even with the return of schools, some parents are still choosing to educate their children from home. If you’re one of these or are still experiencing a lockdown, it’s important …

While cruising around Pinterest the other week, I came across a tutorial for birdseed favors from Natalie’s blog. Do you remember making these as a kid? I do, and I knew it would be something my almost-three-year-old would love to help with.  Our recipe made approximately 8 large valentines… Combine: 1 1/2 c. birdseed 2 tbsp. …

When sweet Joanna from Simple Blueprint emailed me letting me know I won a shop credit to Olive Manna, I think I might have squealed. Haven’t heard of Olive Manna before? You’re in for a treat, here are some of my favorites from her shop…. And what did I do with my shop credit? Take a look… …