It’s now September and the weather here in eastern Ontario is starting to get a wee bit chillier. I’ve always preferred the balmy days of summer over fall, but I am ready to embrace the coming autumn with all its colour and cozy comforts. In fact, I’ve already begun to decorate our home using accessories…
Let’s Catch Up! Milestones, Summer Diversions, Fall Planning
Where has the summer gone? It seems to have flown right by. We have not been on vacation (yet), having been occupied by various SUMMER DIVERSIONS here at home. I also reached a PERSONAL MILESTONE that I’ve only recently begun to process (somewhat). So as we head into fall, I thought I’d take a moment…
13 Easy Home Improvement Projects (You Can Do This Weekend)
There’s nothing as satisfying as a quick home fix! Instant gratification. And yet we often overthink and over-complicate what we can do to improve the way our home looks, feels, and functions. Luckily, there are many simple ways to make the most basic home improvements. The following 13 Easy Home Improvement Projects can be completed…
DIY Birch Bark Bookmarks
As I continue to experiment with nature crafts, I wanted to share my latest little project: These DIY BIRCH BARK BOOKMARKS. They were very NEARLY A CRAFT FAIL – almost! But it was a great learning experience and I am happy to PASS ALONG ALL I’VE LEARNED ABOUT USING BIRCH BARK in this week’s tutorial….
10 Creative Nature Crafts to Kick-Start Your Summer
As someone who prefers indoor activities, I am always magically – and predictably – drawn outside during the warm and sunny days of summer. There’s just so much to ignite my creativity (despite all those pesky bugs!) Regardless, I love exploring beaches and wooded areas, in large part because of the visual inspiration they hold….
Weaving with Nature: Tips & Tutorial Using Supplies from Nature
Nature, with all its texture, colour, and seasonal variation, is an incredible source of visual inspiration. It’s also a unique starting point for gathering up found materials that can be incorporated into your weavings, including handwoven art. So whether you are a long-time weaver or just a beginner, you’ll find – as I did –…
Effortless Faux Flower Styling Tips (+ A Round-Up of Faux Florals That Look Real)
In today’s post, I’m sharing my best effortless faux flower styling tips along with a round-up of faux flowers that look incredibly real! ~The following contains affiliate links for your shopping convenience. Should you choose to purchase through them, this blog makes a small commission at no extra cost to you. See my disclosure policy here.~…
Decorating Ideas for the ‘Cookie-Cutter’ Home
Today, I’m sharing my favourite decorating ideas for the ‘cookie-cutter’ home (like mine!). Whether you’re moving into a new home or need some fresh inspiration for the space you’re already in, the following are my tried and true ways of taking a ‘basic’ home and turning it into something special. Best of all, none of…
Simple Spring Decorating Ideas
Today, I’m opening up our home to share some simple spring decorating ideas. These are easy style hacks that anyone can implement from DIY crafts to affordable decor that work for both spring and summer. PLUS, I’ve got LOTS OF PHOTOS, too! So grab a cup of coffee, tea or a cold beverage, if you…
DIY Moss-Covered Bowl Fillers
While refreshing our home for spring this season, I decided to add a soft, organic element with these DIY moss-covered bowl fillers. They are incredibly easy to make – no special skills required – and a simple way to incorporate a touch of rusticity that also feels quite elegant, too. So if you’re looking for…
A DIY Lemon Wreath full of Whimsy!
Add a bit of fruity elegance this season by making this DIY Lemon Wreath full of whimsy! Mine took about 30 minutes to make and all materials came straight from my local craft store. ~The following contains affiliate links for your shopping convenience. Should you choose to purchase through them, this blog makes a…
Organizing a ‘Decor Shop’ for Extra Accessories
As a decor blogger, I’ve collected a lot of home accessories over the years. So it probably won’t come as a surprise that I have a system of storing and rotating my decor. This includes things like extra candles, vases, bowls, faux florals, pillow cases, throw blankets, and anything else I may want to use…