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No Sew Table Runner and Buffalo Plaid Chargers

No Sew Table Runner and Buffalo Plaid Chargers

By Marty Walden · 15 Comments

Need a quick and easy way to change up your decor? Try this no sew table runner and buffalo plaid chargers without any sewing! “Autumn shows us how beautiful it is to let things go.” ~unknown I don’t know about you but 2020 has made me weary. I’m tired of the constant conflict on social media and the way this… Read More

Filed Under: Crafts, Fall, home decor, No Sew Projects, Seasonal Projects, Thanksgiving

Easy Pumpkin Muffins (with a cake mix)

Easy Pumpkin Muffins (with a cake mix)

By Marty Walden · 36 Comments

A must have recipe, these easy pumpkin muffins are made from a cake mix, canned pumpkin and spices. Perfect for school, parties and celebrating fall! There’s just something about fall that makes me want to bake! Maybe it’s the cooler weather with a nip in the air. Maybe it’s the joy I get from wearing sweaters and jeans after a… Read More

Filed Under: bread, breads, Easy Recipes, Fall, Seasonal Projects, Thanksgiving Tagged With: bread, food, muffins, pumpkin

How to Make a DIY Rag Banner + Fall Mantel

How to Make a DIY Rag Banner + Fall Mantel

By Marty Walden · 50 Comments

Want to update your fall decor without spending a lot of money? This DIY Rag Banner is perfect for any season and is so easy it’s the perfect fall craft! I always like to remind you guys that I’m not a designer. I’m simply a woman who loves creating beauty in her home through trial and error and a little… Read More

Filed Under: Banners, Crafts, Fall, No Sew Projects, Seasonal Projects

5 Ways to Save Money on Fall Decorating

5 Ways to Save Money on Fall Decorating

By Marty Walden · 22 Comments

Great ideas for ways to save money on fall decorating, including tips on buying from thrift stores, using natural elements and shopping your own home! Have you ever wondered why people spend tons of money decorating their homes for every season and holiday of the year? Me, too! I have to confess when I started sharing my home on the… Read More

Filed Under: Fall, home decor, Seasonal Projects

How to Make Citronella Candles: Perfect DIY for Summer!

How to Make Citronella Candles: Perfect DIY for Summer!

By Marty Walden · 105 Comments

These easy and inexpensive DIY citronella candles are easy to make, look adorable in mason jars and help get rid of bugs! Perfect summer craft! Summer is the perfect time for outdoor projects! I love finding ways to decorate my home on the outside that don’t cost a lot of money!   Just as with the inside, I shop yard… Read More

Filed Under: Crafts, deck, DIY, Home Projects, Seasonal Projects, Summer Tagged With: citronella candle, deck, DIY

Easy Spring Mantel + Inexpensive Decorating Ideas

Easy Spring Mantel + Inexpensive Decorating Ideas

By Marty Walden · 31 Comments

Want to add some beauty to your home for the season but don’t want to spend money? This easy spring mantel and inexpensive decorating ideas are for you! Heavy heart. Anxious spirit. Fear and overwhelm. Right now this is probably all you see on social media and hear from your family and friends. Our world has changed overnight. Kids are… Read More

Filed Under: home decor, Home Projects, Seasonal Projects

Easy Spring Banner from Scrapbook Paper

Easy Spring Banner from Scrapbook Paper

By Marty Walden · 6 Comments

Want to decorate for the season without spending a lot of time or money? This easy spring banner from scrapbook paper can be done in minutes and costs pennies! Pinterest is a lie. There, I said it. And as one whose business often relies on Pinterest traffic, that statement is like the nail in the coffin. But if you know… Read More

Filed Under: Banners, Crafts, Home Projects, repurposing, Seasonal Projects, sponsored post, Spring

Decorating Outside for Christmas: 5 Easy Ideas!

Decorating Outside for Christmas: 5 Easy Ideas!

By Marty Walden · 25 Comments

These 5 easy and inexpensive ideas for decorating outside for Christmas include using what you already have with free natural elements! We built our front deck about five years ago. (You can read all about it here.) Before we added the deck we just had a tiny stoop. It wasn’t pretty and decorating outside for Christmas was not a thing…. Read More

Filed Under: Christmas, Seasonal Projects

Rustic Farmhouse Christmas Decorations

Rustic Farmhouse Christmas Decorations

By Marty Walden · Leave a Comment

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

Filed Under: Christmas, Seasonal Projects

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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…

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