It already feels like winter in my neck of the woods. How about you? In fact, we’ve already experienced several light snow flurries over the past couple of weeks (can you believe it?). And while the song “Baby It’s Cold Outside” keeps swirling in my head as I write this post, I am – thankfully…
Simple Winter Swag Wreath DIY
During the Christmas season, I like to have a mix of holiday as well as seasonal decor. Too much ‘Christmas’ in the mix and the house feels incredibly empty once the tree and holiday baubles get packed away. That’s why I prefer to have plenty of seasonal decor like this simple winter swag wreath DIY….
Sweet Inspiration Link Party #83
Happy Friday and welcome back to another Sweet Inspiration Link Party 🙂 The Party Details If you are new to the blog or new to the party – welcome! The Sweet Inspiration Link Party is a forum where bloggers link up their latest blog posts (in the gallery at the bottom). Everything from crafts to…
Blog Reader Survey Results + A Pretty Fix Gets A Makeover
Hey friends! Today’s post is a two-part reveal:Â A Pretty Fix’s new look + the Blog Reader Survey Results (they’re in!). A Pretty Fix:Â The New Look So, what gives? I thought it was high time that the site got a fresh update. I hope you like it! It’s still pretty easy to navigate with…
Sweet Inspiration Link Party #82
Welcome back to another Sweet Inspiration Link Party. So happy you could stop by 🙂 The Party Details The party starts on Fridays 11am EST/ 4pm GMT and runs until Tuesday 11am EST/4pm GMT.  By joining us each week you’ll be able to grow your blog and be inspired by others who link up to the party. I…
50 Fabulous Gift Ideas Under $50 (Handmade by Makers)
Is it too early to be thinking about Christmas? Well, for me and my husband, the answer would be a resounding ‘no,’ but perhaps not for the cheery reason that you may think. Hubby & I are always in search of ways to reduce the stress and chaos of the season. One thing that we…
Life Lately + Sweet Inspiration Link Party #81
Welcome back to another Sweet Inspiration Link Party, friends! Life Lately I can’t believe that it was only a few short weeks ago that the weather was this sunny and beautiful. Yep, that’s me and my husband picking pumpkins for our exterior fall decor. We had so much fun! Prior to that day, my experience…
How To Make Pumpkins Last Longer
Okay, I must admit, I’ve been a little pumpkin-obsessed this season. Or haven’t you noticed? Whether it’s pumpkins in this natural and neutral fall tablescape, falling in love (again!) with this roundup of 12 modern ways to decorate pumpkins, or sharing on FB how to create botanical pumpkins in this video by Garden Answer –…
Sweet Inspiration Link Party #80
TGIF! (Anyone else with me on that?). It’s been an exceptionally long and sleep-deprived week for me. Partly due to the changing seasons – darn those seasonal allergies – partly due to my penchant for trying to do too many things at once and, partly, because the body is willing, but the mind just won’t…
Weaving Tutorial: Woven Hemstitch Finish (With Video)
If you are new to weaving, then one of the (numerous!) questions you’ve probably asked yourself is how you can finish your handwoven piece with a simple edge. There are a few different ways to achieve this besides tying the ends (for a quick tutorial on tying your weaving ends, go here or here). In today’s weaving tutorial…
Sweet Inspiration Link Party #79
Hey Everyone! Welcome back to another Sweet Inspiration Link Party! I don’t know about you, but the daytime weather has been just insane around here. One minute it’s cold – and I mean long underwear kinda cold – and the next, the temperatures could not get any balmier (is that even a word?). Well, either…
DIY Kokedama String Garden: Guest Post by ProFlowers
Hello Everyone! Today I have something a little different for you – a rather unique guest post on how to make a DIY Kokedama String Garden by Taylor Poppmeier from ProFlowers (disclosure:Â this is NOT a sponsored post). I rarely accept guest posts, but when Taylor – who has previously contributed to the blog (see…