I am so excited to share with you the making of these wood block stocking holders. This is a very easy and inexpensive DIY project that also delivers functionality and a personal touch to your holiday decor. When I originally made these stocking holders, I …

Have you finished decorating for the holidays yet? I am a little behind {only 17 days left to enjoy the splendor!}, but am in full swing now! I absolutely LOVE this time of year — the baking, the gifting, the merriment — it is this …

One way to achieve a quick and easy refresh for your home is to switch out pillows and throws each season. Instead of buying all new ones, let me show you how to make a lovely sweater pillow that lends texture, style and comfort to …

It’s still relatively warm where I live, but there are hints of autumn in the air. To help transition into this new season, I whipped up a few of my favorite fall foods (like these pumpkin spice scones) and sprinkled some fall decor around the …

Are there things you collect when you travel? Maybe shot glasses or coffee mugs? Well, I collect magnets. My refrigerator is covered with magnets from all parts of the world that serve as a sweet reminder of my wanderlust years. I recently decided to organize my collection …

Sometimes I wish I was a girly girl with a cupboard filled with pretty teacups. Alas, I am a devout coffee drinker and I like my mugs big. Even though teacups don’t hold enough beverage for my liking, they do tout a certain aesthetic charm …

Since we became homeowners in May of last year and inherited a hook on our front door, I developed a crafty interest in making wreaths. My first was a simple black glitter tulle wreath for Halloween. For Christmas, I made an elegant boxwood wreath from clippings …

I am not a shopper. I’m the kind who goes in, gets what she wants and gets out… with one exception. I like to spend time strolling through thrift stores in search of potential makeovers. Maybe it’s because I love a good bargain. Maybe it’s …

My little preschooler had a Valentine’s Day party this week where he exchanged cards with his classmates. I could have easily picked up a box of ready-made cards at the store, but my inner crafter said to DIY, and so here are his classroom valentines this year. …

Woo hoo! It’s the day after Thanksgiving and I can finally start posting about Christmas! As much as I adore the Christmas season, I do try to hold off until Halloween and Thanksgiving have had their turns. But now… I am happy to present my …

Eek! It’s October! I have been looking forward to this month. It’s the month I was blessed with my first child — my sweet shark-loving son. It’s the month of pumpkins, ghosts and goblins… oh my! It’s the month of my second favorite holiday (next to Christmas, that …

After we built a pergola over our concrete patio, I was excited to decorate with fun patio lights. Call me cheap, but I was a little surprised by the price: a string of 25 clear globe lights costs $40 at Crate and Barrel, $26 on Amazon and …