Happy New Year, friends! I am always a big fan of a new year. So many days are ahead of me that seem full of possibility and promise! And there is no failure yet hovering over me. I have always been a “maker”. When I see things in a store or at a craft show…
A few weeks ago I was at a yard sale and I noticed the “trash pile”. A couple of old and outdated cabinet doors were sitting there. When I was told I could have them for free, I made them mine! Now let me say that these started out ugly. To my eye they are…
Christmas is coming! That means it is time to get the creativity flowing. Each year I pick a theme or colors to use in my decorating, but this year I am a little confused as to what direction to go. After spending some time on Pinterest I rounded up some great DIY Christmas gift wrap…
Hello! I am so glad you stopped by today for A Very Merry Christmas Home Tour! (Click here to see my regular, everyday home tour!) The day after Thanksgiving my daughter and I decorated for Christmas. And we both love how things turned out. We took a chance going with green and black, but we…
If you have any family or friends who love food and gathering around the table, these dinner napkins will be a perfect gift for them. You can personalize these with your fabric choices in print or color. Make them farmhouse-y by using a pillow ticking or muslin, or make them modern and fun using a super-hero…
It is time to start thinking about Christmas decorating—at least it is in my house! Each year I have a theme that I carry throughout, from the tree to the wrapping, to the rest of the living room. I like a cohesive look! After all, why stop at the tree when you can go crazy…
I am gonna share a little secret about myself: I love color! ***(Affiliate links included in this post for your convenience. Click here to read my full disclosures). As much I find the farmhouse style appealing, the neutral aspect of it is only background for me. I do love bright white, gray and black, and wood tones…
Thrifty home decor is one of my favorite things! Of course, saving money is a key factor in my love for DIY, but when an especially cheap project comes along, I am all in! Enter Kraft Paper. Now, I tend to call it butcher paper even though I think that butcher paper is technically white. I…