Category Archives: DIY & Crafts

Sweet bird-themed Spring centerpiece

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

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

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!

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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7 Super-simple Christmas craft DIY projects

The Christmas season is a time of traditions, and for me one of those traditions is hauling out the craft supplies and making a huge mess, usually late at night… making something new for my home. Here’s a round-up of … Continue reading

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