Nothing says spooky and eerie quite like the delightfully frightening tales woven by Edgar Allan Poe. His poem, “The Raven,” is a favorite and served as the inspiration for this year’s Halloween mantle. It all started with this little resin typewriter that I placed atop …
One of the housewarming gifts we received when we bought our house a few years ago was this charming, handmade sign from by my dear friend, Lea. Lea and I became fast friends while we were stationed in Japan. We lived in the same housing …
While I wouldn’t consider myself a “shopper,” I do enjoy browsing thrift stores, flea markets and the occasional yard sale. How about you? For me, the draw to thrifting is the satisfaction derived from turning unwanted items into something of value and purpose again. (Of …
I am not an expert gardener. Just a woman in love with growing pretty plants and flowers. And I was turning our home into a jungalow with my greenery. Now that the weather has finally warmed, I can work outdoors and so I built this …
As a crafty mom, I have crafty kids. They love to paint, draw, make and create. I remember an instance where my six-year-old son was in the midst of a huge mess — scissors in hand, teeny tiny pieces of paper everywhere, glue stick standing …
In fashion and decor, I tend to stick with classic designs that can be mixed and matched and have some staying power. I also love to augment with things I make myself. Most recently, I was inspired by this centerpiece project and decided to DIY …
Even in the dead of winter, I am buying new plants. My family thinks I’m crazy — yep, crazy plant lady! — but they support my love for greenery. They often add to my collection, which has created a need for more indoor space to …
Today I want to share a few photos of our entryway with its simple fall touches. I am still so satisfied with the improvements I made last summer. Thanks to our friends at Lowe’s, I turned a stock kitchen cabinet into a bench and it has …
I’ve been inspired this summer to create alternatives to a traditional round wreath that still welcomes guests and brightens the front door. I received a watering can grow kit as a gift and instantly fell in love with the bright, bold color. I knew it …
With the start of a new season comes the chance to create new decor for the front door. This summer I’m breaking away from traditional round wreaths and repurposing this wall-mounted mailbox into some lovely door decor. To make one of your own, here are the …
It’s starting to get warm in these parts, which has me thinking about getting outside. There’s nothing I love more than sipping my first cup of coffee while watering the plants in the backyard. It’s also nice to sit outside after a long day, watch …
After the success of my DIY ping pong ball lights on our patio, it was an easy jump to consider using the same concept to make vintage theater-style marquee lights. And since I had a handful of ping pong balls left, I set my sights …
