Do you have a green thumb? I like creating the illusion that I do; you know, faux flowers everywhere. I was recently inspired to create a farmhouse garden nook. It turned out better than I imagined! For everyone with a green thumb, it would make a great station for your gardening essentials, or it can … Continue reading Create a Personalized Farmhouse Garden Nook
School is out, temperatures are up, and social gatherings are being planned. Oh the joys of Summer! If you're like me, having friends and family over is the main motivator for getting the house cleaned and sprucing up the decor. Here are some quick and easy centerpieces to wow your guests this summer! Let me … Continue reading 3 Patriotic Centerpieces for Summer
I can't tell you how many times I put a little display together, stood back, and thought "it just needs a little something more." Has this happened to you? You're happy with what you created but there is still something missing. You won't be completely satisfied until you figure out what it is. Well, I … Continue reading Sometimes a (snow)Man is All You Need
I want a wreath on my door. People in my neighborhood have nice wreaths, and I get a little jealous when I am driving through. Total #DoorEnvy. I tell myself that we've only been in our house a few months and we still have a lot of settling in to do. So a wreath is … Continue reading Festive Wreath Inspiration for Fall & Halloween!
I love a good centerpiece! They make your table look so put together and fresh. Take me to a furniture store and I'll want to buy every table that is displayed with a centerpiece. That's just a fact. But to be completely honest with you, my current "centerpiece" is a pile of mail, surrounded by … Continue reading Two Fun & Easy DIY Fall Centerpieces
Handcrafted gifts are awesome! Taking the time to put together a unique and individualized gift for someone is so heartwarming. I don't do it enough, that's for sure. An easy way to give someone a unique gift that won't take a ton of time is to put together a gift basket. After you find a … Continue reading Create a Unique Gift Basket for Someone Special
Whenever I try to buy my mom a gift, nothing ever seems good enough! Anyone else have that problem? My mom is a crafty lady. She loves scrapbooking, crocheting, sewing, knitting, etc. When I was pregnant, I shared a quote with her, and a few weeks later she turned it into a cross-stitch. She's seriously … Continue reading Show Mom You “Wheel-y” Love Her with a One-of-a-Kind Gift!
Do you ever feel stuck in a creativity rut when it comes to displaying flowers? My mind always gives me two choices: vase or jar. Ok, fine, that's cool and looks beautiful! But you can get so much more creative than that! So let's try to stop being traditionalists and let's start thinking out the vase! … Continue reading Think Outside the Vase
I was flipping through a special edition of Country Sampler and came across a beautiful picture of a living room. It caught my eye for a few reasons: the fireplace is gorgeous, it's farmhouse style, and there are touches of love inspired decor; I told you it was trendy! I love #MagazineMatch because it's a … Continue reading Get the Look! Cozy Farmhouse #MagazineMatch
Today's inspiration comes from the autumn issue of Cottages & Bungalows magazine. I was flipping through the pages, admiring the gorgeous fall pictures, and one jumped out saying: #MagazineMatch! The tablescape is beautiful and perfect for fall, and even has a touch of Thanksgiving with the turkeys between the nests. I ended up doing … Continue reading #MagazineMatch: Fall Table Centerpieces