DIY projects, thrifty home decor and easy crafts
My Valentine centerpiece is a complete mismatch of jars and candles, pearls and flowers, glitter and burlap. And I love it! I thought I’d share these Valentine craft ideas and how I used thrifty repurposed items from my *shopping center* in the attic. See this little jar? you’ll never guess where it came from or what it started out… Read More
As I was putting away the Christmas decorations I was already thinking ahead to Valentine’s Day, just about my favoritest holiday (my anniversary and chocolate hearts all rolled up into one!) Visions of red burlap, white lace and pearls were dancing through my head. After lugging my decorations down from the attic I pondered and unloaded and set up… Read More
Don’t know where to start to create a special day for the ones you love? These 25 Valentine’s Day crafts and recipes will help you celebrate and make memories on this special holiday! Last Valentine’s Day my husband Tim and I celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary. Yes, we did indeed get married on Valentine’s Day. Tim always says it… Read More
These Christmas decorating ideas are inexpensive and so easy to imitate with yard sale treasures and thrifty finds that anyone copy! Christmas has come and gone and several posts I wanted to share with you this season are still in my drafts box, waiting for me to finish editing pictures or write the copy. Since today is New Year’s Day… Read More
Beautiful pictures and Christmas village display ideas to create your own perfect family tradition ! It’s never too early to start! ***For a complete step by step tutorial on how I set up my Christmas village go check out this post! I’ve been so busy experiencing the Christmas season that I have several posts to share that will NOT get… Read More
This year I decided to make Christmas cards with the Cricut diecutting machine. I love to make homemade cards but don’t have as much time as I used to. I got a little smarter and used one of my scrapbooking retreats to make a bunch of Christmas cards. Do you think I’ve gotten the cards mailed? Ummm, no. Christmas picture… Read More
Those of you who are new to my blog may not know that I have experienced some big losses in my life. My sister died in 2000 from a heart attack at the age of 53. My dad passed away in 2009 and my mom died under tragic circumstances on Christmas Eve 2010. Sometimes I will be reminded during this special… Read More
I’ve really changed up my Christmas decorating this year. My rustic Christmas centerpiece is one example. Instead of just throwing everything I had wherever, I’ve tried to make groupings and look at how I use my space. And…gasp…..I’ve even used less this year! My mom was given this little tree after my dad passed away and she was in the… Read More
We have lived in our home for 22 years and have watched both our family and home transform over the years. From one child to two, then add in three adopted siblings. Watch a daughter get married and leave home and a son go away to college. Changing rooms and purposes and hearts in the process. Our home is evidence… Read More