March 24, 2009

Spring-ify your Chandelier

spring bird chandelier

I thought this was such a whimsical and charming way to spring-ify a chandelier! There is something so unexpected and happy about seeing those pretty spring colored birds all tucked in among the crystals! Wouldn't it be cute at a tea party? … ** Read more **

Posted in Creative Inspiration & Projects, Decorating Inspiration, Details, DIY, Seasonal Decorating & Entertaining, spring decorating
34 Comments ~ Join the Conversation
March 17, 2009

Getting Crafty With Green:
Make a Moss Topiary

Every now and then, I get a little crafty. And when the urge strikes, nothing will stop me. Combining my crafty urge with my green obsession and a little spring fever, this past weekend I decided to try to make a moss topiary. That is a fancy way of … ** Read more **

Posted in Creative Inspiration & Projects, DIY, spring decorating
52 Comments ~ Join the Conversation
January 19, 2009

DIY Mishaps: The Superglue Incident

I spent most of Sunday night trying to get super glue off of all of my ten fingers. You see, we were at our old house finishing a few more projects (I'll share more before and afters of that house soon) when I decided that one of the floor moldings … ** Read more **

Posted in DIY
69 Comments ~ Join the Conversation
November 24, 2008

Make Your Own Napkin Rings
(Easy Craft!)

My daughter and I had fun the other day making our own napkin rings. Ok, that is not true. That is a big exaggeration. We made a napkin ring. Just one. I know, that is so lame. What good is ONE napkin ring? But, just keeping it real. We'll make more … ** Read more **

Posted in Creative Inspiration & Projects, DIY, Seasonal Decorating & Entertaining
19 Comments ~ Join the Conversation
October 21, 2008

Easy No-Sew Embroidery & Monograms

Because I am not talented in the domestic arts, but I love looking like I am, this project caught my eye. No-sew embroidery from Martha! It just requires cording and glue -- I like it! No needles or fancy stitches that might cause injury. Martha … ** Read more **

Posted in Creative Inspiration & Projects, Decorating Inspiration, Details, DIY
30 Comments ~ Join the Conversation
October 16, 2008

DIY: Dining Room Storage

You know how much I enjoy a creative concealment! This elegant cover-up from Southern Living cleverly hides whatever stuff you want to stash! Perfect for rooms where you need some extra storage, but don't have the "right" piece of furniture. Creative … ** Read more **

Posted in Creative Before & After, Decorating Inspiration, Details, DIY, Organization
27 Comments ~ Join the Conversation