I’ve always wanted to try working with clay & decided to start with some simple ornaments. I picked up a 1 lb. package of polymer clay in white. It was $10.99 & I used a 50% off coupon. One package made 12 ornaments, so it was very economical! I know feathers are very popular right …
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I was really on the fence about painting this vintage ceramic tree that was my Mom’s. I have had it for 25 years & loved it as a kid growing up. Remember when taking ceramics class was all the rage in the 70’s & 80’s? My Mom & Aunt used to go about once a …
I wanted to share how to bleach, dye & decorate bottle brush trees! I am a huge fan of bottle brush trees. I love how versatile they are. The possibilities are really endless & when I saw a bag of 21 varying sizes of trees at Michael’s for 40% off, plus an extra 20% off …
I wanted to share my Thanksgiving place setting from last year that I will be using again. I made a no sew burlap silverware holder. I had originally seen the idea from On Sutton Place . I just stamped a turkey & banner greeting on scraps of fabric & hot glued it to the front of the …
I wanted to share the handmade angel wings and dove ornaments I made. I like to give handmade ornaments each year as a little something extra to my family & friends. Sometimes I’ll attach it to the gift, or incorporate it with homemade candy or cookies for coworkers. Being a single Mom with a daughter …
I am so happy that fall is finally here! The weather is starting to cooperate and it is just about time to pull out the cozy blankets, light the spiced pumpkin candles & start throwing logs on the fire at night!! I have been working on putting the finishing touches on both the outside & …
I have been (im)patiently waiting to put out mums & pumpkins and decorate the outdoor entry for fall. The time is finally here! I hope to inspire you with these Fall Decorating Ideas! I already showed the front door wreath that I revamped here: I added pumpkins & gourds to the old wash bucket that I …
Network with other bloggers and make new blogging buddies with the 2015 Ornament Exchange. Hurry! Sign-ups are closing very soon! Sign Up HERE We will either buy or make an ornament to exchange* with another person on this exchange. We will partner up participants by similar style/theme/colors when possible. Your info (name, email, holiday style/color) …
I am totally changing up my indoor fall decor this year. I have switched to a neutral fall decor with the move to the Townhouse. As I stated in my prior fall posts, I always decorated in classic fall colors & while I love those shades & still use them outside, inside they just weren’t …
Today I’m sharing tips on how to decorate your mantel at the start of the fall season. It’s not quite time for mums yet, but you are ready for fall! I had to label this “early neutral fall” because I know I will add some pumpkins somewhere but it is a little too early …