These past few weeks I’ve been busy incorporating pinecones throughout my home. Besides their natural beauty, they are quite possibly the easiest way to introduce autumn into the home with the least amount of expense. And since I have LOADS of pinecones, I thought I would welcome fall this year with these simple white pinecone…
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Fresh and Cozy Fall Decor Finds On Amazon
Happy Monday, everyone! Today, I’m popping in to share this gorgeous roundup of fresh and cozy fall decor finds on Amazon 🙂 ~ The following contains affiliate links at no extra cost to you. See my full disclosure policy here. ~ Has anyone else been experiencing the late summer blues? I sure have. We haven’t had…
Life Lately + Sweet Inspiration Link Party #71
Welcome back to another Sweet Inspiration Link Party – so glad you could stop by 🙂 Spinning a Yarn Although my summer ‘blog break’ has not been much of a break (still workin’ the day job – argh – while waiting to take a real vacay in the fall), it’s been nice to have a…
Minimal Vintage Floral Wreath
Today’s craft post is a little unusual, I must admit. It comes out of a season of experimentation with some of my favourite crafts. (Sometimes you just want to shake things up a bit! – or at least as much as a nerdy crafter can muster anyway 😉 ). Out of it emerged the idea…
Pretty Vintage DIY Floral Wreath
~ 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…
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…
How To Make A Festive Felt Boxwood Wreath
~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…
Pretty Pine Cone Wreath DIY
For a while now, I’ve been wanting to create a wreath that can take me from fall to winter, but without too much fuss to make. This pretty pine cone wreath was the result. It is versatile and the embellishments can be changed out to complement the season. I am thrilled with how it turned…
DIY Scandi-Inspired Blossom Branch
I’ve always been a fan of Scandinavian decor and design. Much of what I love about it is its spare and minimal aesthetic and approach to style. Whether it is modern or rustic, it is always tasteful and nearly always fits into most people’s home decor (just ask the founders of IKEA 🙂 ). So…
DIY (faux) Wildflower Wreath
– This post was originally published on Pastels and Macarons – Floral wreaths are definitely one of my favourite crafts to make. I just love browsing my local craft store and seeing all the synthetic flowers on display. And they are so lifelike these days! It’s astounding how far faux flowers have come. In fact, it was…
10 Creative Ways to Bring the Outdoors In
I love decorating with natural elements. Â In my mother’s day, flower arrangements and seashells were the go-to decor pieces for bringing the outdoors in. Â But nowadays nature-inspired decor is far more diverse. Â From pillows to pottery, coat hooks and wallpaper, the nature motif is seen just about everywhere. Â While styles and tastes may change, using…
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…