With Valentine's day just around the corner, you may be thinking about ways to add some romance to your decor. An easy way to do that is with some festive heart garland. Although I still love to go rustic with Valentine decor, sometimes a little chic is appropriate for the holiday. All of these garland
At the beginning of each year, the putting away of Christmas decorations spurs me on to do more decluttering. Part of the ambition comes from the freshness of a new year. It's a great time for a restart and refresh. Basically, out with the old and in with the new. Actually, if you were to
Decorating for the holidays is always so much fun. With the tree and all it's trimmings, the home gets filled with a cozy cheer. This in turn, makes you want to stay in and enjoy the atmosphere. Because of this, it can be hard to put away those decorations when Christmas is over. However, just
On a cold winter day, what can be better than snuggling up with a steaming cup of hot chocolate? Not only does it warm you from the inside out but the rich chocolate flavor brings so much comfort and joy! And, when you pair a cup of hot chocolate with one or two Christmas sugar
The other day, I had the bright idea to put up a shelf in our cabin kitchen to hold my cookbooks. I needed to get them out of a cupboard and displayed where I could see them. Since I also wanted the shelf display to be whimsical and fun, I decided to make some unique
Create your own holiday magic with these easy to put together DIY Christmas decorations.
A well functioning kitchen can also have tons of warmth and rustic appeal. All you need to do is incorporate some distressed, vintage, or worn accessories. These rustic elements go along way in warming up the more industrial look of appliances or other modern fixtures. Since the kitchen is the heart of the home, a
Just like other forms of nature, snow is one of those items that we like to bring inside. Okay, maybe actual snow is better left outside! However, it's easy to create the look by making indoor snowballs or cute little snowmen. In fact, snowmen are a very popular item used in winter home decor. They
There are about as many styles of Christmas stockings as there are ornaments on a tree. Of course, my favorite style is rustic. The nice thing about rustic styling is that it is simplistic and not necessarily perfect in design. For instance, repurposed fabrics, including old clothes, or a rough seam just add to the
When a single large Christmas tree is simply not enough, try scattering a whole forest of miniature trees around your home! This is easy to do when you make your own tabletop Christmas tree. A table top tree looks great displayed on a table, mantel, or shelf. And, a Christmas tree can be made from
So you love the idea of making your own farmhouse table! With the simple styling and construction, it's a perfect solution for an affordable dining table. However, now what about the chairs? To really set off the rustic styling of your table you need proper chairs to enhance the look. While you can makeover existing
I love the Thanksgiving holiday. Gathering with family and taking part in a delicious feast is definitely a huge highlight. However, it's also a nice day to really focus on all of the things that we have to be thankful for. To help set the tone, there are some decor items that you can make