I realize that we are still in the middle of September… but that doesn’t mean my thoughts aren’t elsewhere – like on Halloween. It is one of my favorite holidays and I am itching to start putting up my fall and Halloween decor. Sometimes, that starts with getting the house to smell more like fall, […]
Easy DIY Christmas Luminaries
Candlelight at Christmas-time is probably prettier than candlelight at any other time of year. Today I’m making easy DIY Christmas luminaries using empty jars, wax paper and simple marking pens. Measure and cut a piece of wax paper to fit around your clean glass jar. I used a pretty blue metallic marker to draw snowflakes on […]
Decorating Your Holiday Home with DIY Candle Tablescape Ideas
Decorating Your Holiday Home with DIY Candle Tablescape Ideas There is something about the flicker of candlelight at the holidays that signifies the warmth and togetherness of the holidays. Whether you display candles as a decorative touch to your fireplace mantle or dining room table, or you keep them unlit on a foyer side table, […]
Creepy DIY Halloween Candlesticks.
I love Halloween and although I haven’t been able to do any new projects this year, I still love to bring out the decorations from previous years. The other day I posted an Instagram of these creepy candles and I had a few comments and emails about them. These are the easiest things to make. […]
Last minute Christmas decorations in no time flat.
Where did December go?! How is it possible that it’s Christmas Eve? For the first time in years my shopping isn’t done, and there are a couple of bare spots in my home that don’t have that Christmas magic. I thought I’d share a little inspiration for some last minute Christmas decorations. It’s […]
Thinking about Thanksgiving Table Decor.
I just boxed up the last of the Halloween decor and now I am thinking about ideas for our Thanksgiving table decor. We host Thanksgiving each year, and I think last year’s decor might have been my favorite: I loved the hanging centerpiece and the white, beribboned pumpkins with just a touch of bling. A […]
How to make your own DIY jar candles (using recycled jars and candle wax)
Want to make your own scented, layered jar candles? Want to do it, using items you already have on hand..? Practically for free..? It’s easy! I have a little problem…. you know those candles you buy that smell amazing, but the wick burns down through the middle of them and you’re left with a bunch […]
A Thanksgiving tablescape and centerpiece. (a cheap, easy and beautiful DIY)
Yesterday I did a wrap up of our Thanksgiving dinner and decor, but I wanted to share how I put together the hanging centerpiece before I move on to all things Christmas. There are no rules here. I mixed yard clippings with rhinestones and mercury glass with mason jars… it all worked together. I explained […]
Thanksgiving Wrap Up: Dinner, Decor and the Thanksgiving Table
Nothing makes me happier than having friends and family around during the holidays. The more, the merrier! (And I love, love, love how my Thanksgiving table turned out.!) Painted pumpkins, greenery from the yard and candles made it gorgeous.
Dreaming of a blue and green Christmas.
I looooove Christmas time! I start thinking about my color scheme and decor for the coming year on January 2nd… (as I pack up my holiday decor from the current year.) It’s a bit of a sickness, really. This year I am going with frosty silvers and white, like I did in 2010…. ….but I […]