Leftover egg shells have so much more potential than heading to the compost or trash can. They can easily become adorable mini place card holders and the ideal way get that Springtime vibe. Small eggs, candies, or even old timepieces make great takeaways for guests. Pair them with floral dinnerware for that extra bit of…Continue Reading “Egg Shell Place Cards”
Basic mushrooms, found in the produce section of the grocery store, are transformed into their seemingly real-life counterparts. Insert a wooden toothpick or skewer into the stem end of each mushroom and firmly press into the pots of moss. Mimic nature and consider grouping your mushrooms in groups of three or five. Apply a light…Continue Reading “Mini-Mushroom Containers”
If you’re from the South, chances are you grew up eating the traditional New Years fare promising all the blessings of luck, prosperity, and happiness in the coming year. Greens, as they are referred too, are an integral part of this meal and can be any variation of green leafy vegetable. One of my very…Continue Reading “Collard Greens”
Poinsettias and evergreen trees are great options for Christmas planters. But what’s even better and more budget-friendly you ask? Pine cones. Pine cones are readily available pretty much anywhere in Alabama, making them easy to gather and outfit your planters or pots with a bit of Christmas cheer. Trimmings from the Christmas tree add some…Continue Reading “Pine Cone Containers”
A variation on the evergreen dough bowl centerpiece is by using a wooden toolbox filled with magnolia and cotton. Learn how to make a wooden toolbox here: WOODEN TOOLBOX These effects can range from muscle and back pain, rash and upset stomach are some of the most active people in the entire world. tadalafil generic…Continue Reading “Magnolia & Cotton Arrangement”
Fall, to me, signals the time for all things roasted and comforting. I am not discerning in roasting choices either, and, most often, use seasonal root vegetables. Luckily, carrots are absolutely amazing roasted and also one of the most affordable choices in the produce aisle. Roasted carrots compliment the hearty dishes of fall quite perfectly…Continue Reading “Roasted Carrots”
As the darkness falls and the wild wind blows; forests just seem a bit more desolate this time of year. Create your very own haunted forest from the comforts of home with mini trees made from branches and a little burlap. Display on tabletops, mantles, or counters for a haunting effect. MATERIALS: Branches Burlap Scissors…Continue Reading “Mini Haunted Forest”
Mums require a great deal of water especially in the warmer weeks leading up to Halloween. So, if you purchased your mums a bit too early and have a few crispy, crunchy specimens by your doorstep; by all means paint them. You heard me. Paint them in a spooky black and plant them in a…Continue Reading “Dead Mum Planter”
Halloween is fastly approaching; and your festive decor most certainly needs a creepy, cool scarecrow. Scarecrows have long been a thing of legend and a close friend to the friendly farmer of times past. These easy to assemble garden ghouls require only a little-worn plaid, a bit of straw, and some scrap wood to bring…Continue Reading “Scarecrows”
For all of you gardeners out there, you know that one of the benefits of planting okra in the vegetable garden is the large amount produced during the growing months. And if you don’t have a garden, farmers markets and vegetable stands are brimming with the good stuff. Literally, there is okra everwhere. No complaints…Continue Reading “Roasted Okra”