Apple pie, the 4th of July, fireworks in the sky, and front porches seem to all go together, right? What better way to celebrate Independence Day than with outdoor 4th of July decorating and entertaining….
Posts tagged seasonal
Fall Decorating : 10 Ways to Make Your Home Fall Cozy
Fall is one of my favorite times of year for home decorating. The season itself emphasizes warmth and comfort, and brings us closer to simpler things, and shouldn’t that be what our homes are all…
Fall Decorating with Pumpkins and Gourds
This time of year most people think about decorating with pumpkins outdoors… You know, those big orange things? The ones you make into very cool Jack O’Lanterns? I have a thing for using fall pumpkins…
Fall Front Porch Decorating Ideas (On a Budget!)
One of the best places to feature your DIY fall decor is your front porch. Not only does it welcome you home with the warmth of autumn, it spreads the season to every one who…
Holiday Wreaths – DIY Christmas Wreaths You Can Make
One of the most important holiday decorating elements can often be the Christmas wreath at your door. After all, it sets the tone for the sense of celebration guests can expect once they walk into…
Christmas Decorating Ideas : How to Decorate with Ornaments
Ornaments are meant to showcase the season in small ways around your home. The most common way of using them is on your Christmas tree, but there are many ways you can tuck a small…
DIY Christmas Decorations & Holiday Projects with Dollar Store Ornaments!
We all love to make creative, crafty, one of a kind DIY Christmas decorations for our house, right? But let’s face it, those craft store receipt totals get larger every year! So we have a…
All That Glitters : DIY Christmas Decor That Sparkles
Ok, I really don’t love glitter… but I do, it’s kind of a love/hate sort of thing. Pro : It’s gloriously glam, and a really cheap way to add sparkle! Con : The fact that every time…
DIY Christmas Cone Trees
I love Christmas cone trees. This trend is an easy DIY holiday project that can be personalized to fit your home and your theme… oh, and they are CHEAP to make! They don’t look cheap…
DIY Christmas Stockings – Patterns & Projects
Stockings, Stockings, Everywhere! Not enough people make DIY Christmas stockings these days, and that’s a shame! Handmade stockings become a treasured collectible in many families, and are so much magical fun for the kids. It’s…
15 DIY Snow Globe Projects
We all love the magical nature of a snow globe! It doesn’t matter if you are 4 or 94, no one can resist the idea of the little bit of winter fantasy contained within. Have…
High Style, Low Budget : Thanksgiving Table Decorating!
If there is one time of year I like to take the time to create a high style table, it’s Thanksgiving! After all, for those few hours, it’s all about the table, isn’t it? It’s…
DIY Halloween Decorating Ideas & Projects
Decorating for Halloween only comes after Christmas in terms of time, effort and expense. But it doesn’t have to be just pricey buys from the Halloween store! With a little effort (which is half the…