Over the years I have created some fun knobs for our dressers and cabinets. Making your own is an inexpensive way to customize furniture for the space based on your home decor style. Here are som...
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I will admit I have more planters than I should. More planters than even plants. But it is nice when you have a plant that needs to be repotted, to have options. I had a couple of terracotta pots...
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Are you looking for a unique decor item to place on an entry table or maybe to use as a centerpiece on your dining room table? Do you love adding natural elements into your home? I have the perfe...
You may recognize these hexagon planters if you have been a long time reader. They were originally featured in my book, Natural Accents. I have decided to share the tutorial on how to build a he...
I know Valentine's Day is one of those holidays where you either love it or hate it, but I love to decorate for this holiday. During the long winter days, it is nice to have an excuse to have fre...
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I've been using a steam cleaner for over a decade now and occasionally share posts about it here on the blog. Over the years I have been asked lots of questions about steam cleaning so I thought ...
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2023 was a busy year. But it was the kind of busy that led to less projects than usual. The stage of life I am currently in pulls me in a lot of directions. When my kids were little, I was home m...
I don't know what possessed me to start a fireplace makeover in December as the totes full of Christmas decor were stacked in the family room, but I did. I also have a severe case of "I think a p...
I LOVE handmade ornaments! There's no better way to save money and customize your tree than with ornaments you have made. If you make them with found items or things you have already at home, eve...
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It is that time of year when many are hosting dinners for the holidays. I thought it would be fun to share some DIY napkin ring ideas for your next table setting. Customize your place settings wi...
Saving seeds from the flowers and vegetables we have grown as home gardeners is a great way to save money. We can also share them with neighbors and friends who garden. In my area, there are even...
It is spooky season! And it is time to break out the Halloween decorations. If you have been around for awhile, then you know I love to glass etch! Everything from mirrors, to vases, to Christmas...
I love all fresh herbs but basil is my favorite! I use it in more recipes than any other herb. Plus it is so easy to grow. I cut and use it throughout the year, but when the temperatures start to...
Years ago I tried my hand at a living moss wall in my secret garden. We happened to have a record dry year and it failed even though I watered and misted like crazy. I live in Utah so my living w...
Fall arrived a bit late here in Utah due to the crazy weather we have had this year, but the leaves have finally started to change colors in the mountains. The pumpkins are ready to harvest, and ...
I have an obsession with frames. I own more than will fit on my walls. I bought one of these round frames for a spring mantel a couple of years ago and then they went on clearance. Of course I we...
I have been spending my days canning and freezing all the things from my garden. While I love that I can preserve my harvest to use all year long, after several days of it, it does get monotonous...
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It's September and is finally starting to feel cooler outside. I am not sad to see the blistering temps of summer going away. I have not been able to spend as much time outside as I would like, s...
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Today I am going to share how to create beautiful floral arrangements with fresh flowers from your own garden and maybe a few from the grocery store as well. It isn't hard to do, but it helps to ...
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When I installed these floating bookshelves in my family room years ago, they were white. In fact, they are just simple shelves from IKEA. I have since given them a makeover with some reclaimed w...