DIY projects, thrifty home decor and easy crafts
Wonder why you’re overwhelmed and can’t get control of your home? The connection between clutter and grief may be your missing answer. If you’ve experienced loss and feel stuck there is hope! My husband and I were arguing that night at the dinner table. I remember it well. We had recently adopted a sibling group of three children and gone… Read More
Want to celebrate with an extra special someone without spending a lot of money or extra time? These 7 tips for easy and cheap Valentine’s Day decorations are items you already have in your home! With a couple of practical tips you’ll know how to pull it all together! Most marriages begin with a simple boy meets girl story. Our… Read More
Learn how to build a sliding barn door (complete with a pet door!) with this step by step tutorial. Using repurposed wood from an old farm building, this DIY project instantly adds rustic charm to any home! When my husband and I made the ginormous decision to take down the wall between our kitchen and living room and gut the kitchen… 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
Filled with thrifty aqua and red decor and easy DIY tips, this 2017 Christmas home tour also gives encouragement for embracing the heart of the home. As I photographed my home this year I was filled with such conflicting emotions. First, I was stunned I actually had some of my house decorated and photographed before Christmas! You see, many years… Read More
Want a beautiful holiday home without spending a lot of money? Try some of these 10 creative ways to use extra Christmas ornaments for tips and ideas! Every year it seems I’m full of conflicting emotions when it’s time to decorate for Christmas. I’m excited to create a welcoming home full of sparkle and glitter. (The kind that stays in… Read More
This simple, practically free craft will start the holiday season off right! Easy tutorial on how to make a DIY Christmas rag wreath. Are you a “let’s start decorating for Christmas in September” kinda person or are you the “heck no, not until after Thanksgiving” type? I love the beauty of a home decorated for the holidays, but somehow as… Read More