~ This post first appeared in the home and lifestyle blog Pastels and Macarons ~ I’ve been drooling over market-style floral wreaths for a long time now so I finally decided to create my own. This DIY version is particularly unique, however, incorporating a delicate mixture of dried and synthetic florals in a fresh and…
Weaving Tips: Low Density Vs High Density Warping
Have you ever wondered how a weaver can create both a fine weaving and a thicker weaving using the same loom? One way to accomplish this is to change the density of your warp (aka vertical strings). So what’s the difference between low density vs high density warping? Low Density Warping is when there is…
Cozy Winter Decorating Ideas
Once holiday decorations have been put away, it can be tempting to wait until spring before decorating again. After all, the winter blahs have a way of stunting our creative selves leaving us unmotivated to do very much (anyone else relate?). This invariably leaves our homes feeling bare and even ‘cold.’ I want to encourage…
12 Book Topper Ideas To Up Your Home’s Style
One of my all-time favourite ways to decorate a surface is with a simple stack of books and an accessory on top (or book ‘topper’). Like trays or risers, a stack of books is a great way to put a spotlight on a decorative object that has yet to find a home in your space….
5 Stylish Ways To Add Extra Storage In Your Living Room
Okay, I’ll admit it: I’m a bit of a slob. I spend a lot of my time cleaning up after myself. And I do mean a lot. It’s sad, really. This may be, in part, because I commute quite a distance to work and have precious little time in the evenings. And, perhaps not. Either…
Weaving Techniques: How To Make Waves
I thought I’d pop in today to share a simple way to make waves in your weavings. Once a beginner weaver feels comfortable experimenting with horizontal rows, it’s time to introduce textures and shapes. (For texture, I recommend you begin here, “5 Simple Ways To Add Texture” or here, “3 Mini Weavings, 2 Techniques.” For geometric…
Top 10 Posts of 2016
Hi Everyone! It’s great to be back on the blog again. Today, I’m sharing with you the Top 10 Posts of 2016. But first, I want to say ‘thank you’ for visiting. Your interest in this blog is incredibly humbling and only encourages me to continue to grow as a crafter and style enthusiast and…
6 FREE 2017 Monthly Calendars + Christmas Break
Hi Friends! So sorry for the radio silence, but it’s been a wee bit busier than usual lately. Anyone else relate? Now that Christmas is just a day away – oh how the time flies – and I am officially on holidays, I am already beginning to wind down, pull back, and take more time…
Felt Pinecone Ornament DIY
~ This post originally appeared in the home and lifestyle blog, Pastels and Macarons ~ As I’ve mentioned in a previous post, I don’t do a lot of Christmas crafting. There are far too many decor options in the stores to keep me distracted 😉 And yet I do want to add a bit more of the…
How To Snow Spray A Wreath (That Doesn’t Require Flocking)
Today I wanted to share this quick and easy DIY that shows you how to create a ‘snowed’ effect on a wreath. Part of the fun of creating holiday vignettes around the home, at least for me, is in adding a bit of a ‘winter wonderland’ feeling. Simply incorporating fresh white accents, such as ornaments…
6 Ways To Decorate With Christmas Ornaments
Hi Everyone! Today I am popping in to give you a peek into 6 ways that I’ve decorated with ornaments in my home for Christmas this year. It seems with every passing year, I purchase at least a few Christmas ornaments during boxing week (okay, sometimes it’s been entire ornament collections 😉 ). And while…
Friday Faves: 20 Easy Christmas Recipe Ideas
As most of my friends and family know, I am no expert in the kitchen. I love easy recipe ideas whatever the season (and God only knows how busy Christmas is!). So here, I’ve gathered up 20 easy Christmas recipe ideas – from simple desserts to easy to assemble appetizers – for those of us…