DIY Mason Jar Citronella Candles are the perfect natural way to help keep the bugs away outside! I have mentioned in a previous post that I no longer burn candles in the house, and actually haven't outside either in years. I found good quality essential oils to be a much safer alternative … [Read more...]
DIY Giant Chalkboard
After completing our DIY Chalkboard Wall downstairs I knew I also wanted a large chalkboard in our play/schoolroom. It has only taken us over a year but last week we finally made it happen! Because I had so long to think this over we decided to make a few changes from our downstairs chalkboard. … [Read more...]
Mason Jar Place Card Holders for the Thanksgiving Table
This year for Thanksgiving I wanted to keep my table setting pretty simple. Mason Jars, buffalo check, pinecones, and fall leaves make up this year's table! In the past I have used my China on Thanksgiving, which is totally still fun and the only time of year that I use it, but I thought it would … [Read more...]
DIY Target Dollar Spot Pillow
I just love shopping the Target Dollar Spot. I found it is a great way to spruce up your decor at a really affordable price! This fall the dollar spot has just been amazing! I found these cute Halloween dish towels last week, came in a pack together for I think $3, and when I got home I started … [Read more...]
DIY Garage Door Entry Board and Batten
Recently we gave our garage door entryway a little makeover. After completing our DIY number crates in January to help with the shoe problem, I knew I wanted some sort of hooks on the wall to hang bags or jackets when we came in the door. I love the way it all turned out! Originally I was … [Read more...]
Jute String Paper Bag Carrots
These Jute string paper bag carrots are so easy to make and add the perfect touch to your Easter and spring decor. You can use them with your Easter table place setting, or just as fun decor around your house. There is a good chance you also already have everything on hand to make them! I … [Read more...]
DIY Name Signs
Last Summer when we started redoing our boys' room I knew I wanted some sort of sign with each of their names on it to hang above their beds. I love the idea of just single initials, but since both my boys have names that start with the letter "N" I knew I needed to do something with the whole … [Read more...]
DIY Number Crates
When we moved into our house so many of the shoes just kind of piled up by our garage-door entry. Naturally, that is where we are coming and going. Our garage entry is just around the corner from our main entry so all the shoes piling up was very well visible to everyone in the house, or to … [Read more...]
DIY Fall/Thankful Tree
A few years ago I posted about this DIY Wooden Advent Tree that I had made at a church mom's group event. You can follow the link and get all the details about making your own wooden advent tree! I remember thinking at the time that I would love to turn this into some sort or fall or thankful tree … [Read more...]
DIY Buffalo Check Banner
After moving into our new home this year it has totally brought out the DIY in me. It has been so fun doing little things to fix it up or to create fun holiday decor. So I hope you all don't mind the extra "home" posts that I have been blogging about lately! I have been loving all things … [Read more...]
DIY Fall Doormat and Front Porch
Yea it's fall, it's fall, it's fall!! I'm so excited to be in my favorite season. I absolutely love this time of year and all that comes with it. This is the first year being able to decorate my front porch in the new house and I had fun bringing in all the fall flowers, pumpkins, and my new DIY … [Read more...]
DIY Pumpkin Pallet Sign
After moving into our new home earlier this year I have been so much more interested in decorating and fun home projects to fix it all up. I got the idea for making this DIY Pumpkin Pallet Sign from the blog Fresh Vintage By Lisa. I thought to myself, this is something I could actually do!! So … [Read more...]