10 Fun and Easy Ideas in Red, White and Blue

Now that May has rolled around, I am starting to think in red, white and blue! With Memorial Day just a little over a week away, closely followed by Flag Day and the 4th of July, it's time to get my patriotic mojo going! And just in case you are like me and want to get a head start, I am sharing my most popular projects!

Farmhouse Candlesticks...from the Toy Aisle

I love adding farm animals to my décor! There is just something so serene and peaceful about them! And…I have been eyeing some candlesticks made using animals and birds painted white as the base. So the other day while I was shopping in the toy aisle for my grandsons an idea hit me…why not make my own? As it turns out, it was super easy and inexpensive!

How to Use Sweaters in Winter Decor

Winter is definitely here and it's time for my favorites...sweaters, hot chocolate and snow days! And... it's time to add that warm and cozy feeling to my décor as well! The easiest and least expensive way to do that? Gather up your favorite old sweaters or hit the thrift store and you have almost all that you need! Here are my favorite ways to upcycle sweaters!

Farmhouse Candlesticks...from the Toy Aisle!

I love adding farm animals to my décor! There is just something so serene and peaceful about them! And…I have been eyeing some candlesticks made using animals and birds painted white as the base. So the other day while I was shopping in the toy aisle for my grandsons an idea hit me…why not make my own? As it turns out, it was super easy and inexpensive!

14 Fun Ways to Add Bunnies to Your Spring Décor

Bunnies aren't just for Easter! Spring is only a few weeks away and my bunnies are itching to get out of the storage box! I try not to go overboard and be too cutesy, but for me, it just wouldn't be spring without a few rascally rabbits scattered about! Sooo...I am sharing my 14 favorite ways to add those iconic bunnies to your spring décor.

Easing into Fall...

Fall is my favorite season so you know I am chomping at the bit to break out the bins of décor and start decorating my home! But...I am trying to control myself since it's still August and I usually wait until September arrives. So what I have decided to do is just add a few fall touches...enough to make me happy without going full-on pumpkins! :-) Here are the five ways I am easing into fall...

8 Ways to Get Farmhouse Summer Style

Summer is definitely here in Georgia and it's time to add those seasonal accents to my home. I love the simplicity of farmhouse style because it just seems to lend itself to the ease and slower pace of our summer lifestyle. And the good news is that you don't have to spend a fortune to do it! I am sharing eight ways to create that look and still go easy on your budget!

6 Ways to Use Seashells in Summer Décor

The official start is still about a week or so away, but here in the South it is already full-on summer! My favorite little people are on the way back from the beach as I write and I am betting that they are bringing  a collection of treasured finds from their beach-combing expeditions. It's time to bring out the seashells! Sooo...I am sharing six of my favorite ways to add  that beachy touch that just says summer!

How to Use Sweaters in Winter Décor

Winter is definitely here and it's time for my favorites...sweaters, hot chocolate and snow days! And... it's time to add that warm and cozy feeling to my décor as well! The easiest and least expensive way to do that? Gather up your favorite old sweaters or hit the thrift store and you have almost all that you need! Here are my favorite ways to upcycle sweaters!

DIY Target Dollar Spot Christmas Candles

I'm excited to share my project today because it's a fun little part of the Christmas tablescape I'll be showing you soon! Can you see what direction I am headed? Yes...lots of traditional red and green! And if you know me, you know it was inexpensive! Actually, the final cost of these candles was just over $2.00 each! Woo hoo! And I love the way they turned out!

Ten Last-Minute Ideas for Easter

Easter is only days away but there's still time to add some Easter fun to your table and your décor! I'm sharing ten of my favorite ways to get ready for that old bunny's visit...with a little bit of everything from tablescapes and place card holders to centerpieces and garlands! And you know if I did it it's easy and cheap ...errr... inexpensive 'cause that's how I roll!

Ten Fun Ways to Add Bunnies to Your Spring Décor

Spring has definitely sprung early here in Georgia and Easter is only a few weeks away! So if you are a DIYer like me, that means it's time to start thinking about getting your craft on! I try not to go overboard and be too cutesy, but for me, it just wouldn't be spring without a few rascally rabbits scattered about! Sooo...I am sharing my ten favorite ways to add those iconic bunnies to your spring décor.

Six Easy Ways to Upcycle a Sweater

Winter is definitely here and it's time for my favorites...sweaters, hot chocolate and snow days! And... it's time to add that warm and cozy feeling to my décor as well! The easiest and least expensive way to do that? Gather up your favorite old sweaters or hit the thrift store and you have almost all that you need! Here are my favorite six ways to upcycle sweaters!

Eight Ways to Decorate with Sheet Music at Christmas

If you are like me and you make a lot of your Christmas decorations, the beginning of November always signals that it’s time to get those projects going! Sooo…I thought I would share a few of my favorites with you…and they are all made with some form of sheet music! It just says Christmas to me…so simple, yet beautiful! Here are eight fun and easy ways you can add sheet music to your Christmas decorations!

Six Easy Last-Minute Halloween Ideas

October is flying by and Halloween is only two weeks away but it’s not too late to decorate! If you have a few minutes, you can still create some fun and easy decorations before the little ghosts and goblins start coming to your door! The kiddos can even get in on the fun as well! All you will need is a few inexpensive supplies. Any graphics or patterns are included in the posts!

Fixer Upper Inspired Farmhouse Centerpiece

I am excited because my latest project was inspired by one of my favorite television programs...Fixer Upper! I love seeing Chip and Joanna Gaines transform homes into wonderful architectural and decorating masterpieces for their clients! So when I saw this project on Joanna's blog At Home, I knew that I had to try my hand at it while giving it my own personal twist!

Five Fun and Easy Ways to Use Apples for Fall

It's still hot and humid here in Georgia so I am trying to think ahead to the cooler days of fall. And for me, nothing says that fall will be here soon more than apples! I love adding them to my décor and having a hint of the smell of fresh apples in my home. So I thought I would share a few of my favorite ways to get that fall feeling with the help of some wonderful apple-y additions!

More Handmade Gift Ideas for Mother's Day

Have you realized that Mother's Day is only three weeks away? However, that still leaves plenty of time to start thinking about a special gift for her special day. And what says special more than handmade? Sooo....I am sharing a few ideas for gifts that are easy to make but still say how much she is loved! You could even just tuck them in with your gift as a little extra something!

Cozy Mason Jar Sweater Candles

After an unusually warm start, winter has finally arrived here in Georgia in the form of our first snow! At my house, that signals building a fire, making hot chocolate and getting cozy...and what better way to get cozy than to add the warmth of candlelight in the evening! With this simple and inexpensive touch, you can even add coziness to your candles…with sweaters!

Six Ways to Get Farmhouse Valentine Style

I just love that farmhouse look…so simple and cozy, especially this time of year! And with Valentine’s Day approaching, it’s even more fun to tie in farmhouse style with all of its texture and rustic elements! Sooo…I thought I would give you six easy ways to achieve that look using some of what you may already have on hand, some super-easy DIYs and a few inexpensive additions.