Spring is all about renewal. So, why not make use of all those old frames hanging around your garage or attic? Old frames can be excellent ways to get organized in the home office or mud room. No frames on hand? Seek out old frames or furniture pieces at yard sales or thrift stores and…Continue Reading “3 Ways to Repurpose Old Frames”
Make sure your table is set not only with fabulous food this Easter, but also lots of bright pastels, cheery spring blossoms, and of course, a bunny or two. I’ve never been one to shy from patterns, especially on my table. The key to mixing patterns is color, color, color. Make sure they are complimentary in…Continue Reading “Setting the Table: Easter Entertaining”
Show those you love most just how much you care this Valentine’s Day by arranging some custom arrangements that are equally as chic as they are jaw-dropping. Utilize inexpensive grocery store bouquets in creative ways to cut costs and maximize time. With bits of gold accents and natural elements like reindeer lichen, no one would…Continue Reading “Chic Valentine’s Day Bouquets”
Daises are such a happy and cheerful flower. Luckily an abundance of them can be found in a grocery store bouquet. A mass arrangement of daises has a dramatic effect. If a couple stems of freesias are in the bouquet add them in with the daises if the color scheme is appropriate. materials: 5-9 Daisy…Continue Reading “Grocery Store Bouquet: Daisies”
In keeping with the single rose theme, place a single rose as the crowning star of an artificial or preserved arrangement. I am no advocate for faux flowers, but there are some high-quality specimens out there. Consider repurposing faux flowers in an arrangement by grouping them together monochromatically with their love counterparts. With a bit…Continue Reading “Grocery Store Bouquet: Gilded Rose Arrangement”
Careful not to just simply discard those trimmed stems. Stems are a great way to liven up a clear glass vase or submerge in an arrangement. Stems look great when trimmed evenly and almost have a bamboo-like look depending on the variety. Pair with leftover foliage for an easy arrangement. You know what they say,…Continue Reading “Grocery Store Bouquet: Stems”
An old grate from a grill is reimagined into a lovely wall accent ideal for holding jewelry, notes, or photos. With just a bit of spray paint and some creative clearance, you’ll have a nice piece of wall decor that’s attractive while also being functional. MATERIALS: Grill or radiator grate Spray Paint Stiff wire brush…Continue Reading “Grill Grate Wall Organizer”
As we enter the New Year, now’s the time to get organized. What could seem a boring and mundane task is actually a whole lot of fun when you repurpose household items into unique storage solutions. Aluminum cans are recycled into a customizable storage bin that is well suited for the office, kitchen, or bathroom….Continue Reading “Aluminum Can Canisters”
Creating a second arrangement using only purple foliage is just as easy as using cut flowers. Choose a container that’s a bit wider at the mouth and has a little more height. I love to choose a container in a weathered pewter or unpolished silver, such as a goblet. Insert branches for a bit of…Continue Reading “Purple Foliage Arrangement”
Nothing screams Halloween bloody murder more than a crow in a cage. Especially when that crow is amidst other creepy accents like an iron cauldron and fungus, like reindeer lichen. This vignette looks awesome anywhere in your home, and even as a centerpiece. Reindeer Lichen is a great addition to your Halloween decor because it…Continue Reading “Eerie Halloween Vignette”