If you are a wine drinker, you may have found yourself saving those decorative wine corks. I know I have! Since they have an appealing look, there is always the possibility that they could be used in another way. In fact, simply displaying your collection in a glass vase or jar can be decorative enough.
When perusing antique stores, I quite often run into a variety of letters or numbers. Whether they are wood or metal, they always catch my eye. The numbers, especially, are perfect to use as house numbers. And, with all of the unfinished plaques that you can purchase from craft stores, it's super easy to make
A while back I was given a vintage medicine cabinet door from my husband's grandparents old home. It didn't include the cabinet. I just had the door. Since the door was mirrored and the wood frame was old, I made a plan to upcycle it. I could use a mirror on one of our cabin
Thinking about sticks and stones reminds me of my childhood. I spent plenty of time outdoors and liked to go on nature walks collecting things. It was fun to find the perfect walking stick or the prettiest stones with lots of sparkle. Today, I still like collecting sticks and stones. However, now my intentions are
You may be wondering what rustic styling actually means in home decor. It can mean a lot of different things to different people. However, rustic is basically a simple design that is more roughly finished. Since that is way to basic of a definition to apply to home decorating, I came up with this fun
Have you ever considered decorating your stair risers as part of your home decor projects? Instead of thinking of your staircase as just a transition area between floors, think about how it can add decorative interest to your home. Whether you use paint, yardsticks, or metal signs, there are plenty of ways to spruce up
Making things from small pieces of a wood is a great way to get some easy rustic decor. Whether you use scrap wood, branches, or driftwood, any type of wood is an option to use. I came up with this collection of wood crafts based on their rustic appeal. Since all of the designs are
Garland is not just a Christmas decoration. It can add a pop of interest or color to lots of areas around your home. Things like mirrors, signs, chalkboards and mantels can all be enhanced with a little fun garland. These DIY garland ideas use a variety of different materials that make each garland unique. Whether
I love when you can get kids to play outside, use their creative skills, and save money all at the same time. These easy toy making ideas get kids to hunt for supplies both inside and out. Whether they need sticks or empty toilet paper rolls, kids can find their own supplies right at home.
For as long as I can remember, I have been drawn to birds or bird art. There is something so sweet about a little song bird. Over the years, I have collected quite a few bird figurines and several versions of bird wall art. Because I also like to design my own prints, I came
One thing that I never thought I would use to decorate my home with is toilet paper rolls! I could see using the empty tubes for a fun kids craft. But I just couldn't picture such a thing in my home. Well, sometimes you just need to think a little more creatively I guess. Once
Green is a primary color of the outdoors. You see it all over in nature and it's seen in varying shades. It only makes sense that we bring this color inside for the freshness and soothing feel. A green room can be either subtle or bright but whatever the shade it will be definitely be