How to make your home smell like Christmas! Quick tip for making your house smell amazing during the holidays! The best part is the ingredients are all natural, no artificial chemicals. In a large pot combine the following: 3/4 bag of fresh cranberries 6 cinnamon sticks 1 orange sliced 1/2 lemon sliced Splash of vanilla…
This dried orange garland hangs above the window in our kitchen. I love the natural element the oranges bring, especially layered with fresh greenery. This fresh and clean vibe fits right in with the holiday decor I’m going for this year. Here’s how to make it: Slice 4 oranges 1/4″ thick Lay out on wire…
Asymmetrical garland is very popular this year and I was dying to recreate it. Instead of buying multiple faux garlands I used real greenery from our yard and it turned out BEAUTIFUL!!! I’m not sure how long it will last but the way I assembled it will allow me to replace bunches as they start…
A quick and easy diy for fall and thanksgiving decor! Supplies: Small foam pumpkins from the Dollar Tree Craft paint Paint brushes Metallic paint pen Step 1: Start by painting the pumpkins a base color. I used white and did 2 coats to make them opaque. Step 2: Paint every other section in a color…
I wanted to include all 13 posts from Instagram in one blog post. There’s a few more than 13 here since I started posting daily for the “13 Days of Halloween” This will be hard to beat next year. Not sure I will even attempt it but it was fun coming up with new ideas…
BooooooooOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOKkk!!!! Supplies: Hardcover book I purchased one from the Dollar Tree Paper Towels Modge Podge or white glue – Dollar Tree I used both since it’s what I already had on hand. Mix a little water in with the glue in a disposable cup to dilute the glue Sponge brushes – Dollar Tree Ping pong…
How to DIY a Halloween wreath! See video at the end if you’re not a fan of reading instructions (guilty!) Supplies: Sticks and branches – I gathered these from our yard. You can buy faux stems from a craft store if you don’t have access to branches Black spray paint – Walmart, Target or any…
Start with any greenery only wreath. I have this eucalyptus wreath from Target. Some Pick Options Below (Pricing and selection is much better in stores): Walmart: Harvest Floral Target: Hops stem Berries with greenery – 3 pack Michaels Acorn & Pinecone picks Pumpkin & Berry picks Burgundy pumpkin pick The best places to find affordable…
The kitchen backsplash was one of the hardest decisions in the kitchen renovation. Backsplash can make or break a kitchen in my opinion. You don’t want it to clash with other elements in the kitchen like the counter or flooring, and you don’t want to be too “matchy” either. I knew I wanted to keep…
Distressed vases are very popular right now in home decor but can also be expensive if you shop designer’s websites like Studio McGee. They sell for upwards of $200 on some sites. This DIY was done for under $20. I found a few vases for just a few dollars each at the Salvation Army. Keep…