I love tutorials that help reuse items. Here are some great tutorials (simply click on image for the tutorial link) with ideas of what to do with empty jars and glass bottles and containers. Above is a tutorial on how … Continue reading
Category Archives: party
cute pumpkin decor ideas without carving
It’s pumpkin time!! I love going to the pumpkin patch even though I am not a kid. It’s still a lot of fun to look at all of the different sizes and shapes of pumpkins, they almost have their own … Continue reading
how to plan the perfect party
There are certain elements that every great party must contain. I am starting to plan my daughter’s 2nd birthday party, wow that went by fast, and it seems like every party I plan all comes down to a few pertinent questions that … Continue reading
casting and preserving nature into fashion jewelry
Casting and preserving nature into fashion jewelry is the mission of a wonderful new etsy jewelry shop I ran across tonight CocoNaty. Einat Cohen Tzedek is the designer, and she finds inspiration in nature and uses items like seashells and acorns to … Continue reading
a new way to display your photos
Okay! This is such a cute video and has simple instruction of how to transfer your very own beautiful photo onto a block of wood! I have always admired work like this and now that I know I can do this myself I know what I will be trying this fall. What a great gift idea and home decor idea wrapped into one, relatively easy project!
I am thinking that this project probably would look best in black and white but the possibilities of wood varieties are virtually endless. You could add a lovely ribbon hanger or you could simply display a few of these photo blocks on a floating shelf. Reclaimed wood would also make an excellent color variation and is environmentally friendly as well.
choose mismatched chairs for small space entertaining
When you have a small dining space, it is sometimes difficult to entertain or host a holiday because you may not feel you have enough seating. Average households have one table that is set for four-six which is sometimes limiting … Continue reading
what to do with scraps of fabric
Do you have scraps of fabric laying around from sewing projects? I have tons of it and it is not something I am willing to just toss because I always feel that option is nothing but wasteful; plus I love … Continue reading
easy backyard party decor for this holiday weekend
Kick off summer the right way this weekend by adding some easy, handmade decor to any memorial day party! These paper cones make a perfect colorful addition to welcome summer. You can hang them on chairs or on the wall and … Continue reading