While I wouldn’t consider myself a “shopper,” I do enjoy browsing thrift stores, flea markets and the occasional yard sale. How about you? For me, the draw to thrifting is the satisfaction derived from turning unwanted items into something of value and purpose again. (Of …
I’ve been inspired this summer to create alternatives to a traditional round wreath that still welcomes guests and brightens the front door. I received a watering can grow kit as a gift and instantly fell in love with the bright, bold color. I knew it …
With the start of a new season comes the chance to create new decor for the front door. This summer I’m breaking away from traditional round wreaths and repurposing this wall-mounted mailbox into some lovely door decor. To make one of your own, here are the …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Halloween is one of my favorite holidays. It’s in autumn — the best season of all — and it’s just so much fun! The costumes, the trick-or-treating, the candy… what’s not to love?! Here is my crew this past Halloween: Aren’t they sweet? We have a Day of the …
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 …
