DIY projects, thrifty home decor and easy crafts
Do you love a good before and after as much as I do? What is it that we love? The ugly duckling picture of an unloved house/deck/piece of furniture dying for new life stirs something inside of us. Why does this fascinate us so? I think maybe it’s because it gives us hope. And permission to dream. Because sometimes our everyday lives… Read More
By using inexpensive dollar store football themed decorations and supplies, simple recipes and snacks, plus an easy fudge brownie recipe, your Super Bowl party will rock! So often we miss out on the joy of community with others by believing parties and gatherings have to be expensive and completely from scratch. I want to change your mind and show you how… Read More
These past few weeks I’ve felt like I was standing on the dock waving while everyone else pulled away from the harbor. I pride myself on being organized and put together. (Yes, God has been working on that little stronghold for a while now!) I love my job blogging and am so grateful for the direction I’m moving in, but… Read More
Running out of room in your closets? These 7 simple and inexpensive storage ideas for Christmas decorations will get you organized quickly! After all the celebrating and family activities are over, do you immediately take down your Christmas decorations or do you savor every last day you can? I’m somewhat of a mixture of both. Some years I am so ready… Read More
A beautiful home doesn’t have to be large or expensive to be charming. This Christmas home tour is filled with thrifty home decor and easy DIY crafts and projects! Why yes, I am a little bit late sharing my Christmas home tour this year. What? You haven’t heard the news? My DIY hubby had rotator cuff surgery and my first… Read More
Want ideas for decorating the outside of your home on a budget? These Christmas tree luminaries and other inexpensive decor ideas will encourage you! This was our first year decorating with the new deck on the front of our house, a project people either seem to love or hate (you can read that lively discussion here on Hometalk). I would love… Read More
Join the chalkboard craze with these easy handmade wood slices used as a chalkboard banner. Simply erase and use for any season, celebration or party. My Christmas village is one of of my favorite elements of our Christmas decorating. You can read all about the details of how we set it up. I say “we” lightly because I totally delegate… Read More
These DIY rustic wood candle holders will add simple beauty to your home for any season. Group them with greenery and berries for perfect Christmas decor. Today I want to share a simple project my husband whipped together for me recently. Since he’s having rotator cuff surgery on Tuesday he’s going to be out of commission as my DIY partner… Read More
Dress up an old candle with a 5 minute simple Christmas craft using scrapbook paper easily found for pennies at a craft store. Go from ordinary to elegant! Sometimes the best projects are the easiest, but I’m afraid I often make things more difficult than they should be. Can you relate? This year my husband having two surgeries this month… Read More