Category Archives: DIY & Crafts

Translucent orange slice Christmas tree

Posted on December 21, 2025 by Janet

Dried orange slices have long been a popular way to add natural decoration to a Christmas tree or evergreen boughs. Whether hung individually or strung in a draped garland, they bring bright translucent color and sweet citrus scent to the … Continue reading →

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Sweet bird-themed Spring centerpiece

Posted on February 27, 2024 by Janet

I was putting together a tablescape for a post over on Instagram and really wanted to do a special bird-themed centerpiece. I had found this white metal lantern at Goodwill right after Christmas for $4.99, and thought it might look … Continue reading →

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Two DIY projects to share that aren’t tutorials

Posted on February 14, 2024 by Janet

You know I’m pretty good at sharing simple DIY projects that are sort of “hey here’s something I did that you can do too that isn’t really a tutorial,” right? Well I’ve got two more to share! More of those … Continue reading →

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Another portrait project: ‘Two Little Sisters’ by Alice Kent Stoddard

Posted on January 8, 2024 by Janet

I mentioned recently that I have been on the hunt for portrait paintings to include in my evolving decor, and that they are very rare in my neck of the woods so what I find are most often portrait art … Continue reading →

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Simple Halloween craft: add painted ghosts to thrifted art!

Posted on September 26, 2023 by Janet

You know those crafty/DIY posts where I pretty much say up front… I can’t really call this a tutorial because it’s literally two steps? Yeah, this simple Halloween craft is one of those! It reminds me of that old Monty … Continue reading →

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