Your home’s front porch sets the stage and makes an impression on your guests that can stay in their minds for a long time to come. Dress up your own space for Fall with some of these great ideas. Most … Read More...
Decorating Your Mantle For Fall
If you have a mantle in your home, consider yourself lucky. It can be one of the most beneficial places to add to your home, yet at the same time be a difficult one as well. If you have ever … Read More...
Make A Wreath From Your Old Canning Lids
I had the big project today of canning peaches, and while in the process, found a lot of my canning lids (rings) have become quite worn throughout the years. Some are starting to rust while others have some dents in … Read More...
Cabbage Leaf Mold from Colour de Verre
It’s new product time over at Colour de Verre. They’ve introduced the cabbage leaf mold, which if you follow their detailed instructions, will produce a very realistic cabbage leaf plate, and when combined in multiples, can make a fabulous … Read More...
20 More Ideas to Decorate For Autumn
Are still trying to find that perfect balance between living in your home and decorating, yet still wanting to add a touch of the current holidays and seasons? It’s definitely not an easy task to achieve and can sometimes be … Read More...
Getting Organized BEFORE The Holidays
Yes, it’s true, the “Holidays” are still a few months away. However, if you have had a busy first half of the year like I have, then you know the last half will go by just as quickly. It always … Read More...
How Do You Decorate For Fall?
I absolutely LOVE Fall. It has got to be, by far, one of my favorite seasons. I love the crisp cool air, the warm and yummy smells that come with all of the treats and baked goods, and the beautiful … Read More...
Photography for Scrapbookers | How to Photograph Fireworks
If you’re heading out to watch the fireworks tonight, make sure to read these three articles first!
How to Photograph Fireworks by Decor & the Dog
How to Photograph Good Enough Fireworks with a Point and Shoot by Unskinny Boppy… Read More...
Five Ideas for July 4th
Here are some ideas to help you celebrate on July 4th this year
1. Woven place mat and 2. American flag bunting both from The House that Lars Built.
3. Free printable from On Sutton Place
33+ kids activities for summer fun
While not strictly home and garden, if the kids are out of the way (and having fun) you can end up doing more in the home AND garden, right?
So here are 33+ kids activities for summer that will keep … Read More...
Printables & Ideas for St. Patrick’s Day
St.Patrick’s Day is fast approaching on March 17th. here are some ideas you might like!
Labels to make No Pinch Pills & Shamrock Seeds from The Pinning Mama
Coloring Cards for St Patrick‘s Day from Do Small Things With … Read More...
St. Patrick’s Day Magic Vases
Irish is in the air – it must be coming up to St. Patrick’s Day! Yeah!
Get yourself in the mood as well and shake of those winter blues by making these magic vases for St. Patrick’s day celebrations!
Using … Read More...
A Green Gnome – Easy to make
GardenTherapy shows you how to make a mossy garden gnome. She has a very clever story going around her whole post so make sure you read the instructions and the whole story.
Get full details here: Garden Gnome transformation.
Tutorial | Twirly Heart Mobile Valentine Card
Here’s a very crafty Valentine’s Day card that you can make using basic craft supplies. You’ll need a blank card, red cardstock, a craft knife and string. The twirly mobile heart is pretty unique! Get all the details at Crea … Read More...
Freebie | Printable Fintastic Valentine Card for Swedish Fish
Here’s a great idea for giving Swedish Fish candy for Valentine’s day. Use this printable card from Everyday Mom Ideas to contain them! You’ll need goodie bags for the candy. I love the clever “school” pun too! Click here… Read More...
Tutorial | Quilled Flower Valentine Card
Learn how to make this lovely quilled flower at All Things Paper. Ann takes you step by step through the process, after explaining what supplies you will need to get started. use your finished flower on a card of … Read More...
Tutorial | DIY Valentine Goody Bags with Printable
Get this free download to make these goodie bags for Valentine’s Day. You’ll also need cello bags or sandwich bags, and of course treat! Buy them, or use the link to a shortbread recipe that’s included in the post. … Read More...
DIY Button Heart Canvas
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, comes this great idea for a button heart canvas that is so easy to make.
Heidi shows how anyone can use an old frame, cardstock and the contents of their button jar to create … Read More...
Show & Tell | Chinese New Year Fortune Cookies
Caroline talks about the paper fortune cookies she made for Chinese New Year which falls on on January 31st. She explains how she made hers from scrapbooking and origami papers, and links to a tutorial you can use if … Read More...
A collection of Valentine Wreath Posts
Over the years (it’s now over 5 years) we have published 100’s of posts on Valentine’s Wreaths. So rather than bore you with more of these posts, today’s ideas are a hark back to some of the posts we have … Read More...