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
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Everywhere you look, there is Christmas decor popping up. However, before you go out and purchase some of these festive temptations, you may want to consider making some of your own Christmas decor. Besides homemade ornaments or DIY garland, it's also really easy to make your own
Part of the fun of gift giving is in the gift packaging itself. If you have a lot of gifts to give, like at Christmas, the fancy wrapping can start to get expensive! One way to curtail some of the expense is by making your own bows. You can use things like scrap wrapping paper
How many women do you know that love a rustic or farmhouse style of decorating? I'm guessing there are quite a few! Whether you are looking for a mom, friend, sister, or wife, rustic gifts for home decor are a safe bet. Because most rustic decor is quite neutral, you don't have to worry about
Why is it that the turkey gets all the attention at the holiday meal? It's really all of the Thanksgiving side dishes that get loaded onto a plate. Not just one time but two, three or four! In fact, I like to make more than enough to have plenty to feast on for days after
DIY Christmas cards are a great way to save money and personalize your cards at the same time. If coming up with the words is the easy part but images are somewhat lacking, download one of my free Christmas images to get started. All of the images are formatted to fit a 8 1/2 x
Lately, I have been obsessed with fabrics. More specifically, I just can't get enough of buffalo checks and coffee or grain sacks. This leads me to my current craft project. A fabric Christmas tree! I'm not talking about anything big here, just a couple of table top trees for some rustic Christmas decor. Ever since
Almost as important as the Thanksgiving feast is the Thanksgiving table decor. After all, if you are going through the trouble to prepare tasty foods with great presentation, you also want your table to look beautiful. Because there are all kinds of easy and inexpensive ways to dress up the table, you can get plenty