DIY projects, thrifty home decor and easy crafts
These rustic farmhouse Christmas decorations will encourage you to shop your home, yard sales and thrift stores to create a home you’ll love! I have to be honest and upfront with you, my friends. Christmas can be a struggle for me. Sometimes this season feels a little overwhelming, a struggle between my misplaced desire for perfection and the idea of… Read More
These 5 easy DIY Christmas wreath ideas will have you pumped to decorate simply and inexpensively for the holidays! Just FYI, I’m a terrible wreath maker. I really want to make beautiful ones but some part of me just doesn’t want to spend the time and energy. Can anyone relate? This is pretty funny since I really love to craft…. Read More
These 5 cheap Christmas decorations will help you create the simple, authentic home you’ve been longing for. No more boxes of costly decor or wasted time! You have a few minutes to kill while waiting in the carpool line so you scroll Pinterest for a few Christmas decorating ideas. Beautiful flocked trees with handmade ornaments. Perfectly designed rooms with a color… Read More
These 25+ Christmas gift ideas for the woman in your life are both inexpensive and creative! Guaranteed to find something for everyone! When I was a little kid the Sears Christmas wish book contained all of my heart’s desires. What in the world was that, you say? It was a hold in your hands, cut pictures out, dare to dream… Read More
These practical tips will teach you how to enjoy Christmas when you’re overwhelmed and do MORE than survive. Yes, you CAN be content despite the stress! Right now I’m guessing if you’re reading this post one of these three things applies to you. Maybe even all three. You’re broke. You’re heartbroken. You’re overwhelmed. See if you can relate to these… Read More
Want unique repurposed holiday decor you can make yourself? This creative scrap wood Christmas tree is made from old fence boards and vinyl letters. I love decorating for Christmas, but I don’t want my home to look like everyone else’s! Inspiration for my projects can come most anywhere, but my husband and I both enjoy finding ways to repurpose… Read More
Can’t sew a lick but want beautiful pillows for your home? This easy and inexpensive DIY no sew place mat pillow is the answer! No sewing machine required and it’s easy and cheap to change up for any season of the year! Have you ever known someone who was very handy with a sewing machine? My mom used to make… Read More
Think entertaining has to be expensive and stressful? Not anymore! Celebrate the heart of the home with these rustic Christmas table decorations and practical tips for both simple decor and treasuring your guests! In my younger years I used to be “all things Christmas” beginning sometime in October. Ok, if I’m being honest the planning probably actually started in September…. Read More
This rustic Christmas kitchen decor is simple to pull together using aqua and red accents for a pop of color and easy, thrifted accessories! One of the things I recall fondly about my mom was her delight each year in decorating her home for Christmas and inviting her church ladies over to fellowship together. Each year meant a new Christmas… Read More