Pottery Barn Inspired Valentine Count Down Calendar

 Can you believe that Valentine’s Day will be here soon? My little grands are so excited! I wanted to find a way to help them count down the days and work with numbers and dates at the same time…win win! They had really enjoyed the Advent calendar at Christmas time so when I saw the Valentine Countdown Calendar at Pottery Barn Kids, I knew I had found the perfect solution!

Reader Favorites...the Best of 2019

Christmas is winding down and New Year's Day will soon be here! It's time for another year and a new beginning. I always like to take a last look back over the year to see which posts were the most popular...just to give me an idea of what you, my readers, like to see here at Confessions of a Plate Addict! Sooo...here are my top ten posts...

 The Best of 2019!

Pottery Barn Inspired DIY Galvanized Jack-o'-Lantern

I'm still enjoying a little Halloween DIY-ing here but this one will be my last for this year. It was inspired by a galvanized Jack-o'-lantern that I spied at Pottery Barn...but theirs was $40. :-( It actually went on sale but with no shipping allowed (?) and was not available anywhere near me. My only choice...create my own. And I have to say that mine cost absolutely nothing since I already had everything in my stash!

Pottery Barn Inspired Halloween Bat Wreath

I've got another fun Halloween project for you...my bat wreath, inspired by Pottery Barn! It was not too hard and, as always... if I did it, you know it was inexpensive! It's the first component of this year's Halloween mantel so you will be seeing more of it when the mantel is finished.

Pottery Barn Inspired Halloween Centerpiece with DIY $1 Mugs

I can't wait to show you my latest project...my Halloween centerpiece starring my super easy and inexpensive DIY mugs! As soon as I saw this in the Pottery Barn catalog, I knew I had to make my own. And if you know me, you know I found a way to create it at a fraction of the cost!

Pottery Barn Inspired Faux Succulent Wreath

Have you noticed how popular succulents have become? I have been seeing them everywhere! I have been wanting a faux succulent wreath for my front door for quite a while now but the price has always been prohibitive. So you know I fell in love when I saw the one at Pottery Barn, but at $100...yikes!...once again it was out of reach! The sheer number of plants that I would need to make my own even made a DIY version too expensive. Then I made a surprising discovery that finally made this wreath affordable!

Pottery Barn Inspired Succulent Place Card Holder for $1.00

Have you noticed? Succulents are everywhere...in centerpieces, in wreaths and even in napkin rings! So when I saw the succulent place card holders in Pottery Barn, I knew that was my next project! And at nearly $20 for 4 I knew it would be easy to recreate them for less!

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.

6 Ways to Get Farmhouse Spring Style

I know, I know...it's only March 1st and some of you are still dealing with winter weather...but we've had a few beautiful days in the 60s here in Georgia, the trees are showing tiny leaves and I am dreaming about spring! And you can have spring indoors already if you wish! For me, just give it a little farmhouse spin and it's perfect! Sooo...I thought I would share a few ideas for adding some farmhouse spring touches to your home using what you may already have on hand, some super-easy DIYs and a few inexpensive additions.

Six Summer Pillows to Make Right Now

This weekend marks the unofficial start of summer so it’s time to add some seasonal touches to your home! And I’ve got the perfect way to do it…summery throw pillows! I’m sharing some fun and easy ideas and most of them are even no-sew! And all graphics are included…you can’t beat that…so you can start adding that summery feeling to your home today!

Ten 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 only 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!

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.

Five Ways to Use Nests in Spring Décor

We have been having some beautiful days here in Georgia and the flowering trees are in full bloom... all signs of an early spring! I am beginning to have the urge to add a little bit of it to my décor as well and nothing says spring to me more than nests! Sooo...I am sharing five ways to add them to your home.

Ten Ways to Decorate with Tulips

For most people, the beginning of February signals that Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. But for me, it signals something else as well…the arrival of tulips…both fresh and faux! They are not only one of my favorite flowers but also one of my favorite ways to add color to my home! And… they are so versatile! Just in case you are as excited about these wonderful gems as I am, I thought I would share my favorite ways to use them!

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!

Reader Favorites...The Best of 2016

Christmas is winding down and New Year's Day will soon be here! It's time for another year and a new beginning. However, I always like to take a look back over the previous year to see which posts were the most popular...just to give me an idea of what you, my readers, like to see here at Confessions of a Plate Addict! Sooo...here are my top ten posts...

The Best of 2016! 

Eight Ways to Decorate with Burlap at Christmas

For those of you who make many of your own Christmas decorations, I have some more ideas to share with you…this time using one of my favorite fabrics for the holidays…burlap! I love the texture and the rustic touch that it adds to my décor…and it’s inexpensive, too! Plus, it’s versatile so it can be used in so many different ways! Here are eight of my favorites...

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!

Patriotic Mantel with Fun Rag Garland and Paper Star Wreath

Hi everyone! Can you believe that June is almost over and the 4th of July is just around the corner?! Sooo...I decided that it was about time to reveal my patriotic mantel! You have been watching it come together bit by bit, so I wanted you to see the final product! Almost every element of it is a DIY project that I shared with you in the last few weeks.