Does the front door look a bit barren? Not for long, because here’s an idea for you that you wished you’d tried before: year-round colorful succulent wreaths that need nearly no attention to good looking. Best of all, the plants on these wreaths are alive! Like...
It's Canadian Thanksgiving tomorrow, and we do like to celebrate that a little, no matter where we live. And what better way than with a bit of turkey, maple syrup-something and ... a DIY Hoop Wreath for our front door -- or our living room door -- I haven't decided...
Here are 20+ of the Best Graduation Party Ideas. They range from elegant flower table center pieces, to practical popcorn stands, to fabulous party lighting. They are not in order of greatness, but grouped by party aspect. Updated article Graduation Party Ideas for...
Stop what you’re doing and make this super-cute Valentine decoration. One anyone who owns a pair of scissors and a lill’ bit of rope can pull off. Go out and cut some branches now. Out of your own garden or pick them up at your friend’s home or the local park… Read...
This Week, we feature ... 'How to Make a Wreath with Dried Fruit' Anna Wilson from 'Tea and a Sewing Machine' shared her beautiful and unique dried fruit wreath, as well has her techniques and illustrated instructions on how to make your own dried fruits in a separate...
Thank you all so very much for linking up with our first weekend linky party. The joint party with some other bloggers was a great success, with hundreds of people linking up. So exciting!!!! It’s decided that we are going to do things differently however. We're...
Today’s Cathy’s Vintage, Paint and More’s blog to pick the linky party features, and let me tell you: I LOVE THEM!!! Before I share her post, let me quickly update you on what’s been happening at the Fine Craft Guild on this week: 1.) My 2015 Reader survey is...
The 'Farmhouse Chic' decor style celebrates the graciousness of farm finds, vintage heirlooms, well-worn woods and patinas, and the simple elegance of classic decorative motifs. The natural color-way of our farmhouse chic decor ideas included gray-browns, off-whites,...
I am thrilled to announce the first home decorating ideas article by our regular contributing guest writer, Tammy Henderson. In today’s article she shares how to feature early Spring in our home decorations on and in front of our fireplace mantels. Over to Tammy: It's...
Can you believe that this gorgeous Sparkling Star is a DIY Christmas Tree Topper?! Well, it is. Learn from our wonderful home decorating expert Tammy Henderson just how to make this quick, in no time, with just a few dollar store supplies and a hot glue gun. Hello...
Just amazing. Tammy Henderson has found yet another way to amaze me. How is it possible for someone to be able to just whip up a classic wreath, that is stunning, creative & versatile, economical, befitting to almost any kind of décor, and .. is easily...
Hi Everyone. Happy Monday. Today no Tammy, but nonetheless we have a post on home décor, i.e. centerpieces ideas with fruit and vegetables. I have taken the helm again till Tammy is back on board to continue her monthly home decorating post made...
Beautiful Wreaths Instructions - Christmas in July. Well, it’s really hard for me to get excited about the cold season while I am relishing the warm weather, beautiful scenery and lovely food feasts here in Italy. However, for those of you who love ‘Christmas in...
This article features the best summer craft ideas from the prior 2 linky parties. There are DIY & craft ideas here for everyone in the family, not just kids! Let's start with some delicious and super-fast and easy summer recipes, shall we? We are having a heat...
11 Pretty Easter Wreaths to DIY w flowers, eggs & happy colors. I’m getting ready to create some Easter wreaths, so I did my research. Today I want to share my inspiration with you. In another post I’ll show you what I ended up making myself. To say that I’m...
Learn how to make yourself a friendly & fresh smelling rosemary wreath, to give a 100% natural cheer to any place you wish to hang it. Ah, Easter wreaths, Spring wreaths, anytime of the year wreaths. I love them all! i JUST revised this post with 10 verrryyy...
At our Craft Party! Share with us what you have been working on! We can't wait to see it. Any kind of Spring crafts, crafts for kids, Easter crafts, Spring clean and DIY project I can think of: all* welcome !! This week’s Fabulous Feature The...
Valentines Day is just around the corner in just a few days ! To help you make some creative Valentine gifts, here is an overview of our beautiful and fun Valentines. Find: craft tutorials for Valentine gifts; free downloadable templates for wrapping and cards;...
Fourth of July is just the beginning of REAL summer fun to me. To you too? None here is celebrating it, and frankly, since yesterday, Rome has become summer-hot. However, in my online/international life, I am cherishing all those familiar things that make me feel at...
I love the soulfulness of Easter and think of it as a wonderful theme for home Easter decorations. Eggs symbolizing the beginning of a new cycle of life. New flowers, new chicks and bunnies, and a renewal of our life. With new ideas. We get to start all over again....
I don’t know what got into me. I never write about weddings. I must be in a romantic mood today because these vintage shabby chic burlap and lace combinations just scream wedding ideas and Valentine decorations to me. Funny thing is, I like them for my home too. The...
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