Wintery Centerpiece with Easy Sweater Snowballs

We have not had very much snow here in the South this winter so I have decided to add it myself…in the form of sweater snowballs! They add a wintery…but still cozy…touch to my grandmother’s dough bowl. And…they were easy and inexpensive to make!

How to Give a Chair Country French Style

First, I have a confession…I don’t have any real antique French chairs. I know (hanging head in shame)…can you believe it? But my house is small and every chair needs to be able to earn its keep, withstanding the attentions of my grandsons...who have been known to jump on furniture... and two cats.

Halloween Mantel with DIY Mantel Scarf

I am always excited to share my projects with you but this one is really special! I have been eyeing Halloween mantel scarves for two years and I have honestly debated about just ordering one. But I knew I wanted one to custom fit my mantel plus I was not sure what the fabric would look like in person. Sooo....I finally bit the bullet and made my own! And...I LOVE it!

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!

10+ Easy Ideas for Valentine Gifts

It's just two weeks until Valentines Day...time for giving special gifts to those you love! And what says I love you more than a handmade gift? I have some ideas for you...everything from candles and tea towels to pillows and plates. And they are all easy to make!

How to Make Your Own Grain Sack Fabric

I needed a frenchy throw pillow for some changes I'm making in my living room and, since I'm working with a busy schedule, I looked around to see what it would cost to simply buy one. Whaaat? Believe me,  I was quickly inspired to make my own! It was actually super easy and very inexpensive so I wanted to share my method for creating the signature stripe with you.

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!

Wintery Centerpiece with Easy Sweater Snowballs

We have not had very much snow here in the South this winter so I have decided to add it myself…in the form of sweater snowballs! They add a wintery…but still cozy…touch to my grandmother’s dough bowl. And…they were easy and inexpensive to make!

Eight Ways to Decorate with Plaid at Christmas

When it comes to decorating for the holidays, is there anything that says Christmas more than plaid? Maybe it’s all the red and green but it just makes me feel all warm, cozy and Christmas-y! I have it sprinkled around the house during the holidays in just about every possible form! Sooo… I thought I would share some of my favorite ways to add it to your decorations!

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...

Fun 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 few weeks 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!

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!

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.

Reader Favorites...The Best of 2015

Happy New Year!  It's time for a new beginning and another year! 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 2015! 

Easy Fabric Pumpkins Three Ways

It’s been crazy busy here with the little grands but I am finally putting the finishing touches on my fall décor! This year it needs to be 4 and 5 year-old proof with durable and touchable decorations that can really be enjoyed. Sooo…I have collected all of my fabric pumpkins and corralled them in one basket. Not only are they great for little hands, they were all easy and inexpensive to make!

French Ticking Tea Towels...from a Pillowcase

I’m excited because it’s time for the monthly share from our Country French design group…and I have a fun idea that has been cooking in my brain for a while…tea towels made from a pillowcase! I love French ticking and I love generous ruffles so I had planned to create a tea towel combining them both when it hit me…I am describing the pillowcases from my toile guest bedroom!

10 Best Beach Inspired Projects

Woo hoo! It’s Memorial Day weekend and you know what that means…the unofficial start of summer! Here, all of the grands are now out of school and the long, sunny days have finally started. And for me, my thoughts turn to…what else?…THE BEACH! And…I can start adding some beachiness to my home because the same “after Memorial Day” rule that applies for white shoes also works for beach décor! ;-) So…I’m sharing my top ten favorite ways to do just that!

Decorating with Vintage French Images

I am so excited because it’s time for our Country French design group's monthly share! I love seeing what my very talented fellow francophiles have to show us each month! This time the topic is our choice so I chose one of my favorite ways to add some frenchiness to your décor without spending a lot of money… decorating with vintage French images. I will show you five different ways to use images and I will even provide them for you!

Pillows...Country French Style

It’s the last Sunday of the month so it’s time for our Country French Design Group to share…and this time the topic is our choice. Sooo…if you know me, I bet you could have easily guessed what I would choose! Yep…pillows!  ;-)  I have over 30 different pillows that I have designed on my Project Page, but my all-time favorites are the ones that have a Country French feel! Just take a vintage-y image or script and add in some frenchiness and I am in!

10 Ways to Bring on SPRING...Wreaths, Centerpieces, Banners, Tablescapes and More!

With spring still a month away, many of you are in the grips of a long, snowy winter and down here in the South, we are in the middle of an ice storm. Let's face it...we still have some dreary days head of us. Sooo…I have decided to take things into my own hands and begin to think spring-y thoughts! I am sharing some ways that you can begin to sprinkle in a few little hints of one of my favorite seasons…even if it's just inside your home!