My Seven Secrets for a Cozy Home

Christmas season is over and it's time to transition to January. I have to admit that I am a big fan of winter (Yes...strange, I know) but that's mostly because I love the feeling of a warm and welcoming home! And now more than ever we need that cozy feeling! Sooo...I am going to share with you my best secrets for creating that cozy feeling...just in time!

10 Fun and Easy Summer Wreaths

I have a confession..I love wreaths! If you are a regular reader, you have probably already figured that out! ;-) I have one on the inside and outside of every exterior door in my house! And this is my favorite time of year for creating them with so many fun holidays and iconic images that just say summer! Sooo....I thought I would share my ten favorites with you!

5 Ways to Use French Lavender in Your Home

Traveling to France is not in the cards for me right now but there are reminders of previous visits that always bring back wonderful memories....among them the scent of fresh lavender. So I am sharing one of my favorite ways to feel as though I have had a little trip to France…adding the wonderful scent of French lavender to your home! 

Fun and Easy Shamrock Wreath

Happy Saint Patrick’s Day! I’m part Irish, so it’s always fun for me! Sooo…to celebrate, I created this shamrock wreath…so fun and easy to make! It was inexpensive, too, since most of the supplies came from my stash. And…I love that it is not too over-the-top!

8 Easy Projects for the Garden

My favorite time of year has arrived and so has my favorite occupation...getting my yard in order followed by loooong spells of what I call patio sitting! It's time to hit the gardening center and fill my favorite containers with fresh flowers and herbs! So I am sharing eight ways to display flowers and plants...including a little bit of the unusual plus a few unexpected ways to dress up the ordinary.

10 Fun and Easy Summer Wreaths

I have a confession..I love wreaths! If you are a regular reader, you have probably already figured that out! ;-) I have one on the inside and outside of every exterior door in my house! And this is my favorite time of year for creating them with so many fun holidays and iconic images that just say summer! Sooo....I thought I would share my ten favorites with you!

Five Favorite No-Sew Summer Projects

Woo hoo! June has finally arrived and the early months of summer are here! I love this time of year when we can move outdoors and enjoy the beautiful weather...before the sweltering heat and mosquitoes set in! ;-) It's time for those traditional family get-togethers that roll around...graduation, picnics and end of the school year celebrations! So I am sharing my favorite easy-to-make projects to add a personalized touch to the festivities!

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!

Easy No-Sew Sweater Wreath

When it's cold outside my thoughts always turn to staying warm and cozy inside...and what says warm and cozy more than sweaters? So I have a fun wintery project for you and, best of all, it does not require sewing a single stitch! 

My Seven Secrets for a Cozy Home

Christmas season is over and it's time to transition to January. I have to admit that I am a big fan of winter (Yes...strange, I know) but that's mostly because I love the feeling of a warm and welcoming home! And now more than ever we need that cozy feeling! Sooo...I am going to share with you my best secrets for creating that cozy feeling...just in time!

10 Fun and Easy Summer Wreaths

I have a confession..I love wreaths! If you are a regular reader, you have probably already figured that out! ;-) I have one on the inside and outside of every exterior door in my house! And this is my favorite time of year for creating them with so many fun holidays and iconic images that just say summer! Sooo....I thought I would share my ten favorites with you!

Easy No-Sew Sweater Wreath

When it's cold outside my thoughts always turn to staying warm and cozy inside...and what says warm and cozy more than sweaters? So I have a fun wintery project for you and, best of all, it does not require sewing a single stitch! 

Pottery Barn Inspired Paper Star wreath

Hi everyone! We are really into summer here and that just says red, white and blue for me! Can you believe that the 4th of July is only a few weeks away? Sooo…I can’t wait to share this one with you! I am really pleased with the way it turned out, too! It’s my Pottery Barn Inspired 3-D Paper Star Wreath!  And it is sooo much cheaper than theirs and fun to make, too!

10 Fun and Easy Summer Wreaths

I have a confession..I love wreaths! If you are a regular reader, you have probably already figured that out! ;-) I have one on the inside and outside of every exterior door in my house! And this is my favorite time of year for creating them with so many fun holidays and iconic images that just say summer! Sooo....I thought I would share my ten favorites with you!

Seven Ways to Add Spring to Your Door

I have a confession. I pretend that spring arrives on March 1st. That way I get three extra weeks of my favorite season! And no matter what my neighbors think, my spring wreath goes up on my front door! So if you are like me and can't wait for spring to get here, it's time to get your craft on and make your wreath. Here are seven fun and easy ideas!

10 Ways to Decorate with Tulips

For most people, February signals that Valentine’s Day. 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!

10 Fun Ideas in Red, White and Blue

Now that Memorial Day is almost here, I'm starting to think in red, white and blue! And with the 4th of July following shortly after, 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!

5 Ways to Use French Lavender in Your Home

Traveling to France is pretty much an impossibility right now. But there are reminders of previous visits that always bring back wonderful memories....among them the scent of fresh lavender. So I am sharing one of my favorite ways to feel as though I have had a little trip to France…adding the wonderful scent of French lavender to your home! 

Easy Pumpkins and Succulents Fall wreath

It's time for me to start decorating for fall... but since things are different this year, I am making one big change. I am trying to keep my outings to a minimum and reuse some of my favorites. So I am really excited to share this one with you...my fall wreath starring pumpkins, of course, and a surprising sprinkling of succulents! I am loving that combination along with more subtle shades of fall colors! And...it was easy and relatively inexpensive!

Easy Stars and Stripes Burlap Wreath...Just Tie It!

It’s Flag Day today so I am sharing my most popular...and easiest...wreath! And it's perfect for a head start for the 4th of July! I love adding some red, white and blue, but I still need to have a little vintage or rustic edge…and my stars and stripes burlap wreath does just that!