Hi Friends! With just a couple of weeks left till Christmas (for my Orthodox family and friends, there’s an extra two weeks or so to get the holiday prep all done!), I thought I might pop in and share my FREE Christmas To-Do List with all of you 🙂 Below, you can see some of…
Four Simple Brown Paper Gift Wrap Ideas
I’ve always loved gifts wrapped in brown paper, especially those that offer an interesting twist. There’s something nostalgic and lovely about presents wrapped in paper, don’t ya think? That’s why today I wanted to pop in and share four simple brown paper gift wrap ideas that’ll spruce up your holiday gift giving this season. Using…
5 Treeless Christmas Decorating Ideas (To Up Your Holiday Style!)
Now, don’t misunderstand me here. I am a big fan of the mighty Christmas tree! It is the piece de resistance of holiday decorating. But, if you’re someone with a tiny space or little means or, like me, don’t have children or hosting duties this year (hubby and I are traveling during Christmas), then you…
Beautiful Minimal Christmas Craft Ideas (you can DIY this weekend!)
I’ve always gravitated towards minimal Christmas craft ideas for my holiday decor. There’s just something so calming about keeping things simple and clean. Now, don’t get me wrong here! I love adding layers and texture in my home during the cold winter months. A decor-loving gal like me can’t help but love her home accessories 😉 …
The Ultimate ‘Cozy Homebody’ Gift Guide (for the Hygge-Obsessed)
So last year at this time, I shared my thoughts on How To Hygge Like a Pro. In it, I talked about the unrelenting popularity of the concept of ‘hygge’ – a Danish word that describes a general quality of coziness and contentment that, in turn, generates a feeling of well-bring within us. While this elusive…
No-Knit Gift Guide For The Modern Yarn Crafter
Yarn! I just love this crafting medium. There are so many possibilities for those of us who love using yarn, especially for modern yarn crafts. Everything from weaving to embroidery, and macrame to punch needle work is making its way into the new handmade revolution being fueled by all manner of modern creatives. The internet…
Oh-So-Simple Boho-Inspired Hoop Christmas Ornaments
It’s November, Friends! And you know what that means – it’s time to start planning for Christmas. While many of my American friends still have Thanksgiving to look forward to, we here in Canada have already celebrated that holiday and now have our eyes on the prize! The Christmas prize, that is. When it comes…
The Modern Minimalist Gallery Wall Guide for Beginners
Gallery walls. We all love them, but where do we begin? It all seems a bit mystifying. Everyone approaches creating them differently and some would rather not even attempt it. For my part, I decided to keep it REAL simple for my gallery wall. Clean lines, minimal colour variation, and a method that I could…
A Cozy & Comfy Fall Home Tour
As many of you know, I love adding seasonal decor to our home. Any excuse to decorate is fine by me 😉 For fall, I normally shy away from bright autumnal colours like orange – it reminds me too much of the gaudier aspects of fall decorating. But after sharing – both here and on…
Wool Dryer Balls Review: How & Why to Use Them For A Healthier Home
We’ve all heard the expression ‘never say never.’ But in the case of my decision to permanently ditch dryer sheets, I’ll have to agree to disagree. That’s because I’ve now got a real soft spot for using wool dryer balls instead (pardon the pun!). They’ve been a great alternative to using toxic dryer sheets (yes, unfortunately, health…
A Pretty Fall Pumpkin Tabletop Centerpiece (& A Blog Hop!)
Today, I’m excited to be joining some of my blog pals in a Fall DIY & Decor Collaboration hosted by the talented and lovely Katrin from KreativK. (Don’t forget to scroll down to the bottom of this post to see all of the other creative ideas for fall). For my part, I’m sharing this pretty-in-pink…
Foraged Fall Wreath DIY (Video Tutorial)
There are so many reasons to love fall: crisp mornings, the sound of leaves under foot, rust colours, chunky throw blankets, plaid patterns (anywhere and everywhere 🙂 ), scented candles, pumpkin spice lattes, and, of course, fall crafts. I enjoy any and all DIYs related to fall, but one of my favourite ways to celebrate…