We bought this house in the summer of 2007. The previous owners built it themselves in the mid-fifties and raised their family here. The family grew up, moved out and had families of their own. As years came … Read the rest
Sea Glass Style Coasters
Courtney is at it again, and this time she’ll show you how to make these pretty sea glass coasters. Perfect for outdoor entertaining, or just a great way to bring that beachy feeling indoors. Get the scoop at Sweet C’s … Read the rest
Floral Print Owl Clock
Here’s a cute idea for all owl lovers out there. Years ago, while in my teens and early twenties, I collected owls. Eventually I gave up on the collection but never gave up on my love for owls. This is … Read the rest
Shopping Organization Board
I’ve seen quite a few organization boards, and they are all great, but so many of them look the same. This one caught my eye because of the fun fonts, shapes and colors that were incorporated. You can see the … Read the rest
Hanging Herb Garden
Here’s a fun idea for a kitchen herb garden. You’ve seen the upside down tomato plants, so why not upside down any plants? Head over to Persephone Magazine to get the tutorial for this Hanging Herb Garden.… Read the rest
Vintage Prints in an Old Window
Sometimes a project just catches your eye. I saw this on Pinterest and it did just that, caught my eye. It reminded me of the framed botanicals I made a couple of months ago and placed above my old barn … Read the rest
Circuit Board Cookbook Stand
See, now I love creative projects like this. I never would have thought to use an old circuit board to create a cookbook stand! This quirky idea would be a great gift for a computer geek friend or a food … Read the rest
Penny Covered Eat Sign
Here’s a fun and different way to dress up a set of letters, cover them with pennies! Inspired by the growing number of penny projects popping up on Pinterest, this Eat Sign was born. You can see it over at … Read the rest
French Blue Painted Silverware Organizer
I have one of these wood cutlery organizers and now I want to redo mine! This turned out so pretty and the addition of the lovely silverware really makes it shine. Get the how to over at LiveLoveDIY: French Blue … Read the rest
Capiz Shell Cake Stand
I’m not sure if you’ve noticed, but Carolyn’s Homework blog is a regular here. I really enjoy Carolyn’s style, she has a great eye and a natural flair. This unique cake stand is a perfect example of that. Just enough … Read the rest
Dishwasher Facelift with Bead Board
I love brilliant ideas. Here’s a great example of one of those. Take some bead board and dress up your old dishwasher, hiding all those dents, scratches and dings from years gone by. There’s a tutorial too so you can … Read the rest
Dip Dyed Wooden Cutlery
When I opened this tutorial it made my lips curl up into a smile. I have said before that I love when people think outside the box and get creative. Dip dying is a fun technique I’ve seen used on … Read the rest
Bird Nest Napkin Rings
Nothing says spring more than a nest full of bird eggs just waiting to hatch. Shannon has captured that springtime scene in these adorable little napkin rings. Perfect for a spring brunch or afternoon tea! Get the tutorial at Cozy … Read the rest
13 Ideas for Spring Craft and Garden Projects
Welcome to our latest roundup article! As the weather starts to warm up and spring blooms, it’s the perfect time to start planning and getting inspired for your crafting and gardening projects. Spring is a season of renewal and growth, … Read the rest
Faux Chalkboard Herb Pots
This is a project that I made to celebrate spring and my love of herbs. I love to cook and use fresh herbs whenever I can, so having them growing in my kitchen is the ideal situation. Clay pots cam … Read the rest