~This post originally appeared in the home & lifestyle blog, Pastels and Macarons ~ I don’t know about you, but I’ve always adored boxwood plants. There is something so delicate, yet strong and beautiful, about them. For me, they are just about the most perfect plant to incorporate into holiday décor, from clippings used to adorn gifts and…
Creative Weekend Links: Festive Edition
We are officially at the mid-point of the most festive time of year. Starting from Halloween until New Year’s Day, there are more parties and more social gatherings than at any other time. It’s when we get more creative about what we eat, drink, wear, craft, decorate and celebrate with family and friends. Admittedly, my…
DIY Wood Bead Christmas Ornaments
I have to confess, I don’t have a lot of festive handmade decor to pull out during the Christmas season. Sounds strange for a DIY blog, right? Let me back up a minute and explain. There is already so much out there that’s pre-made and easy to integrate into the home during an already-busy season…
How To Frame Canvas Art
One of the challenges of creating DIY art on canvas is in deciding how best to display it – namely, whether or not to frame it. It’s easiest not to frame, of course, and this can often make a great statement displayed on its own or as part of a gallery wall. But seeing that…
2016 Ornament Exchange and Blog Hop
Welcome to the 2016 Ornament Exchange & Blog Hop! This year, there are 11 pairs of partners or 22 talented ladies participating in the exchange. The rules of the challenge were simple – create a handmade ornament for under $15 to exchange with a partner and create a tutorial to share on the blog hop!…
Friday Finds: Dream Living Room
Before we made the move from our tiny, cramped apartment into our spacious bungalow, I spent a considerable amount of time thinking about what type and style of furniture I wanted for our living room. This is because while some consider the kitchen the heart of the home, for me the living room has got…
10 Fun + Fresh Ways To Display Your Photos
Have you ever noticed just how many photos you take and forget about? It seems that with digital photography, whether it is your phone or a regular camera, we are now storing hundreds, maybe thousands, of photos that we will never ever see again after they’ve been taken. I, for one, have several files of…
Favourite Finds From ‘UncommonGoods’
Have you ever heard of UncommonGoods? If not, you are missing out! UncommonGoods is a creative online marketplace that connects makers, including artists and small manufacturers, with consumers who are looking for interesting and unusual finds from home decor to fashion to storage solutions, and so much more. Items like this stunning (and sustainably crafted) wooden…
Homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte
As soon as the fall season begins, I get a craving for pumpkin spice coffees, especially lattes. Doesn’t everyone? And while I often get them on my way to work, on weekends I don’t want to have to brave the cold to do it. This recipe for homemade pumpkin spice latte is the perfect substitute….
Creative Weekend Links
Have you noticed just how dark it’s getting in the evenings now that it’s fall? I certainly have and it’s just a tad depressing – but only a tad. After all, how can I be too upset when I’m in the presence of such a sight! I took this picture at our local marina and,…
Fresh & Cozy Fall Living Room
So I was wandering through my local discounted home goods store last week, hoping to add some final touches to my fall living room decor, when I suddenly found myself thrust into the glitz and glam of Christmas. There was no escaping the red, green, and metallics, and all that comes with that season. Now…
DIY Woven Coasters
~This post originally appeared on Neat House. Sweet Home., a blog dedicated to providing you the best tips, strategies and home management advice to help you create a more ordered home and life. To get started now, see 52 Weeks To A Neat House.~ Ever since I picked up my first lap loom a couple of…