Happy Friday everyone! Although it’s still a wee bit chilly in my neck of the woods, I am itching to set up our patio space this weekend. We are blessed to have two basic sitting areas. One at the top of our walkout – tiny, but enough space for a bbq and seating for two…
10 Creative Ways to Bring the Outdoors In
I love decorating with natural elements. In my mother’s day, flower arrangements and seashells were the go-to decor pieces for bringing the outdoors in. But nowadays nature-inspired decor is far more diverse. From pillows to pottery, coat hooks and wallpaper, the nature motif is seen just about everywhere. While styles and tastes may change, using…
Friday Faves: Beautiful Backyard DIYs
Lately, I’ve been seeing a lot of beautiful backyard DIYs that have been really inspiring. There are so many creative ideas out there that I would love to try my hand at, but I would need more hours in the day! Thank the Lord for Pinterest! I just end up pinning and pinning and hoping…
How To Care For Cactus Houseplants
After recently sharing how to create mini marbled painted pots, I wanted to follow that post up with a little something about caring for the cacti inside them. After all, there’s little point in having a pretty pot if the plant inside is left to fend for itself! Now, most houseplants are pretty easy to…
DIY Mini Marbled Painted Pots
I just love all things mini. Crafts seem somehow more fun in miniature – who’s with me on that? But I also think that a house becomes a home only when it contains those quaint (and mini) details that give it that distinctive, yet intangible, je ne sais quois quality (if I may invoke a little French!)….
8 Abstract Art DIY’s To Try
Now that the weather is beginning to warm up, I am really starting to enjoy the days (especially my weekends 🙂 ). It’s remarkable just what warmer temperatures and some sunshine can do to clear away the cobwebs and unleash some major creativity! After sharing my whitewash abstract art DIY, I’ve been inspired to go…
How to Create Whitewash Abstract Art
I recently stumbled upon a series of photos that I had taken a couple of years ago that captured the progress of the artwork pictured above. I had so completely forgotten about them that it took me a moment to figure out what in the world I was looking at! A lot of blotches of…
FEATURED BLOGGER: An Interview with Kate from ‘The Weaving Loom’
Today I am thrilled to be interviewing the supremely talented weaver and blogger Kate from The Weaving Loom: The Modern Lap Loom Weaver’s Resource. If you don’t already know her, I know you will instantly become a fan. Kate’s blog is filled with beautiful images and practical tutorials on everything from basic weaving techniques to resources…
What to Do in Las Vegas (Besides Gambling)
I have to start off with a very clear disclaimer: I never thought I would choose willingly to go to Las Vegas on vacation. I mean, isn’t Vegas all about glitz, glamour and the casinos? This has never been a source of attraction for me. I’m the type of gal who believes the height of…
How to Make a Pretty (faux) Wildflower Wreath
Happy Easter Monday Everyone! Today, I am excited to be sharing my latest DIY: How to Make a Pretty (faux) Wildflower Wreath. I’ve been really inspired by all the lovely, delicate wildflower wreaths (and crowns) that have been popping up all over Pinterest. And, quite honestly, I am not surprised by their popularity. The beauty of…
10 Tips for a Lovely Living Room Layout
As we forge ahead with planning the craft corner in our basement, I’ve been thinking a lot about the value of taking the time to design the perfect layout, not only of my craft space, but of any space in the home. It actually brought memories of those weeks leading up to our big move…
Craft Corner Dreams
When we moved into our bungalow six years ago, I had always planned on transforming this sad, sad little spot in our basement into a functioning Craft Corner. In the ensuing years, I’ve collected odds and ends – chairs, tables, small storage cabinets – with the idea of putting it together, slowly, bit by bit….