• Contact Me
  • Coaching
  • Work with Me
  • Disclosure/Privacy Policy
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
    • YouTube

Marty's Musings

DIY projects, thrifty home decor and easy crafts

  • Marty's Musings
  • Home
  • About
    • About Marty Walden
    • Coaching Services
    • Disclosure and Privacy Policy
  • Home Tour
  • DIY
    • Home Projects
    • Declutter
    • Room Makeovers
    • Chalk Paint Ideas
    • Organization
    • Crafts
      • Printables
      • No Sew Projects
      • Cardmaking
      • Project Life
      • Scrapbooking
    • Painting Tips
  • SEASONAL
    • Winter
    • Valentine’s Day
    • Spring
    • Patriotic
    • Summer
    • Back to School
    • Fall
    • Thanksgiving
    • Christmas
  • Easy Recipes
    • Slow Cooker
    • Appetizer/Beverage
    • Breads
    • Desserts
    • Main Dishes
    • Side Dishes
    • Entertaining
    • Tablescapes
  • Lifestyle
    • Adoption
      • Reactive Attachment Disorder
    • Faith
    • Gift Ideas
    • Grief
    • Marriage
    • Parenting

Creative Orange and Blue Fall Table Decorations

Creative Orange and Blue Fall Table Decorations

By Marty Walden · 4 Comments

  This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Plasti Dip for IZEA Worldwide. All opinions are 100% mine. Take your fall decorating up a notch with these easy orange and blue fall table decorations. Includes a simple spray painting craft anyone can do! I need to be a little bit honest for a minute. I write… Read More

Filed Under: Entertaining, Fall, home decor, Seasonal Projects, tablescapes

Diapers and Donuts Baby Shower: Printable Invitation

Diapers and Donuts Baby Shower: Printable Invitation

By Marty Walden · 6 Comments

Honor your favorite mom with a Diapers and Donuts Baby Shower Sprinkle and practical gifts of all things diaper related. Includes a FREE printable invitation! What is there about your firstborn child that can never be duplicated? Is it the excitement of a first pregnancy? All the experiences of morning sickness, the first kick and growing child in your belly?… Read More

Filed Under: Crafts, Entertaining, Entertaining, Printables, tablescapes

Rustic Christmas Table Decorations

Rustic Christmas Table Decorations

By Marty Walden · Leave a Comment

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

Filed Under: Christmas, Entertaining, Home Projects, Seasonal Projects, tablescapes

5 Outdoor Entertaining Tips for an Easy Gathering

5 Outdoor Entertaining Tips for an Easy Gathering

By Marty Walden · 2 Comments

The post 5 Outdoor Entertaining Tips is sponsored by Duraflame® but all opinions are my own.   Take the worry out of planning a party or gathering with these 5 outdoor entertaining tips. Save money, time AND enjoy your guests! Do you consider yourself a social person? Do you like a good party and invite friends over regularly just to hang out and shoot the… Read More

Filed Under: Entertaining, Home Projects, Seasonal Projects, sponsored post, Summer

Inexpensive 4th of July Table Decorations

Inexpensive 4th of July Table Decorations

By Marty Walden · 1 Comment

Inexpensive 4th of July table decorations from yard sales, thrift stores and around the home with seasonal flowers create a perfect rustic, outdoor setting. Happy 4th of July everyone! Although no one in my immediate family served in the armed forces of our country, I have a deep appreciation for those who fought and continue to fight for our freedom. Thank you… Read More

Filed Under: Entertaining, Patriotic, Seasonal Projects, tablescapes Tagged With: 4th of July, Fourth of July, holidays, Patriotic, seasonal, table setting, tablescape

DIY Centerpiece for 4th of July

DIY Centerpiece for 4th of July

By Marty Walden · 19 Comments

With only a bit of wood and paint this rustic shabby chic DIY centerpiece for 4th of July or other patriotic occasions adds to a beautiful holiday table. As a homeschooling family of 22 years, we are only one year away from completing our journey educating our children at home. Hooray, yippee, and let’s throw a party! The finish line… Read More

Filed Under: Entertaining, holidays, Home Projects, Patriotic, Seasonal Projects, sponsored post, tablescapes Tagged With: 4th of July, crafts, DIY, Fourth of July, holidays, homeschooling, NOADS, Patriotic, seasonal, Sponsored Post

5 Tips for a Low Stress Thanksgiving Dinner

5 Tips for a Low Stress Thanksgiving Dinner

By Marty Walden · 3 Comments

Want to know how to survive the Thanksgiving overwhelm and still enjoy family and friends? These 5 tips for a low stress Thanksgiving dinner are a must! Even before I became a DIY lifestyle blogger I always loved to set a pretty table when company came over for dinner. We were always the first ones to invite the new preacher… Read More

Filed Under: Easy Recipes, Entertaining, tablescapes, Thanksgiving Tagged With: Family, food, holiday, Thanksgiving

Pumpkin Bread Recipe with Cream Cheese Frosting

Pumpkin Bread Recipe with Cream Cheese Frosting

By Marty Walden · 25 Comments

This pumpkin bread recipe with cream cheese frosting is so easy because it’s made with a box mix and canned pumpkin. Perfect for busy families! Some of my favorite family moments have been spent gathered around a beautifully decorated table with those I love, sharing good food and great conversation. When the leaves begin to turn and the weather cools nothing delights my senses… Read More

Filed Under: breads, Entertaining, Fall, Home Projects, Seasonal Projects, sponsored post, tablescapes, Thanksgiving Tagged With: autumn, fall, seasonal

Table Setting Ideas with Marsala Color of the Year

Table Setting Ideas with Marsala Color of the Year

By Marty Walden · 1 Comment

Did you know there was such a thing as a color of the year?  Me neither, until I saw lots of bloggers writing about it last year. PANTONE® is known worldwide as the authority on color and has chosen Marsala as the 2015 color of the year. Who knew? I enjoy entertaining and setting a beautiful table without spending a lot of… Read More

Filed Under: Entertaining, Entertaining, sponsored post, tablescapes Tagged With: Color of the Year, entertaining, Marsala, Sponsored Post, table setting, tablescape

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • …
  • 5
  • Next Page »

Meet Marty

Marty Walden believes anyone can create an authentic home filled with simple, thrifty decor. When you join her community, you’ll gain the knowledge and confidence to create a treasured home and still live within your means! Read More…

  • Facebook
  • Google+
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

Looking for something?

Popular Posts

This cheap and fast DIY Valentines Day banner is made out of gift bags from the dollar store. Perfect for the mantel from dollar store items for under $15!

Cheap and Fast DIY Valentines Day Banner

DIY Textured Vase out of a Plastic Carton

Small Linen Closet Organization: 7 Simple Steps to Make More Room!

How to Use Chalk Paint Wax + Tips on Distressing

How to Turn a Closet into a Home Office

Stamped Books DIY [Tutorial using Chalk Paint]

Archives

ConvertKit Form

Want thrifty home ideas you can do yourself?

Sign up and get my FREE guide: 5 Easy Ways to Decorate Your Home for Practically Nothing!

Success! Now check your email to confirm your subscription.

There was an error submitting your subscription. Please try again.

We don't like spam! Unsubscribe at any time. Powered by ConvertKit

Copyright © 2021 · Darling theme by Restored 316

Copyright © 2021 Marty's Musings