We all have them. You know, those oversize empty bottles taking up space under the sink. How about we dig those out and turn them into a fabulous centerpiece for our New Years Eve party, actually bash. Bash is much more appropriate for this gathering. MATERIALS: Old bottles Metallic spray paint Glitter Clear Sealant, optional During…Continue Reading “Gilded Bottles”
Don’t toss those pumpkins hanging around from your fall display just yet. Re-imagine those orange beauties as your favorite snowman. Choose three pumpkins in a tapering size that will form the torso of your new snow inspired friend. Make them unrecognizable with a can of spray paint, in white of course and then get creative….Continue Reading “Pumpkin Snowman”
Create a stocking this season that’s much more than a vessel for happy little surprises left behind by the man in red. Stockings made from vintage quilts or fabric remnants that have some sentimental value will be instant family heirlooms. This project is perfect for quilts that have become torn or tattered with years of…Continue Reading “Quilt Stockings”
Invite some feathered friends to roost at your door this Halloween with a festive wreath. Upgrade a plain grapevine wreath to the standards of a night watchman with nesting materials like mosses, lichens, dried foliage, and cotton netting. MATERIALS: Grapevine Wreath Artificial Crow Black Netting Moss Manzanita Branches Dried flowers or foliage Floral Wire Hot…Continue Reading “Crows Nest Wreath”
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”
Assemble an eerily morbid mantle this October full of watchful eyes and jars filled with poison elixirs just begging you to wander over and take a closer look, that is, if you dare! Begin by placing a festive garland made from fall leaves directly on the mantle. Learn how to make one here: FESTIVE LEAF…Continue Reading “A Morbid Mantle”
It’s absolutely no surprise that I love a great deal and by a great deal, I mean one of those instances when the planets align just in the right order. Thrift stores, flea markets, and tag sales are the place to find that elusive deal on just about anything your heart desires, but that’s most…Continue Reading “Thrift Store Shopping Guide”
Who doesn’t love an old botanical print? They just add a bit of Lewis and Clark provenance to any room. But unfortunately, many of them come with huge price tags and are difficult to find. Create your very own by harvesting leaves found on trees and shrubs around your home. Look for varieties that are…Continue Reading “Pressed Leaf Shadow Boxes”
For the most part, OSB board is considered just a heavy duty and super functional component in the building process. But a simple piece of plywood can be so much more than that. For instance, it can be crafted into a beautiful, indestructible placemat perfectly suited for all those al fresco dinner parties this summer….Continue Reading “Plywood Placemat”
Succulents have been gaining popularity over the last couple of years and can be found in most garden centers and specialty nurseries nationwide. The term succulent is derived from the latin word sucus, meaning, juice and is used in describing their thick, fleshy leaves or stems. Attractive, interesting, and super low-maintenance make succulents the perfect…Continue Reading “Suburb Succulents”