If the birds are out in your area, chances are they are looking for a place to nest. Try your hand at doodle-painting a cute little birdhouse to help them start a family. Who knows, they may be lurking in your yard like a depressed House Hunter's couple who can't get past the … [Read more...]
Painted Trays with Scrapbook Lining
Look around your house or the next time you're at a thrift shop. Find either an unpainted tray or a tray that needs a makeover. This is a quick project to create a Painted Trays with Scrapbook Lining for a beautiful and elegant tray to display or organize things in your … [Read more...]
Faux Blue Bird Eggs and Nest
Can you think of anything more spring-like than a nest full of blue eggs? Today I want to show you how to make Faux Blue Speckled Bird Eggs and a Nest! Faux Blue Bird Eggs and Nest Spring has arrived in North Carolina and I want to dance and sing and tiptoe through the … [Read more...]
DIY Jingle Bell Garland
I’m always looking for ways to simplify my holiday decorating and re-use what I have. This DIY Jingle Bell Garland project is perfect for that! Perusing the holiday collections at my favorite home stores gave me the idea of making this simple bell garland. It’s a lovely nod to … [Read more...]
DIY Simple Fall Wreath for Less than $10
DIY Simple Fall Wreath for Less than $10 Hi everyone! Happy Fall! Today I’m back with this super simple wreath idea that will cost you less than $10 all in! It includes using an inexpensive starburst twig wreath from Amazon and some cattail bunches that I picked up at Dollar … [Read more...]
DIY Frosted Votive Candle Holders
DIY Frosted Votive Candle Holders Hi, Pretty Handy Girl Readers! I’m back today with a super simple and inexpensive project that you can use for the upcoming holiday season. Or anytime, really! These DIY frosted votive candle holders are made from old yogurt jars (Yoplait by … [Read more...]
How to Pick Color Palettes: Color Harmony in Decorating
Color Harmony in Decorating One of the most frequent complaints from homeowners is struggling to choose colors for their home. When you walk into the paint store, the color selection can seem overwhelming. Choosing a rug or furniture can be equally daunting. Today I'll give you … [Read more...]
DIY Modern Hoop Wreath for Spring
DIY Modern Hoop Wreath for Spring Hello! I’m so excited to be here to show you how to bring a little Spring into your home. I’m betting we all need a little Spring at this point in the year. After two back-to-back snowstorms and weeks of frigid temps here in Seattle — I’m so … [Read more...]
Cotton Fall Wreath and Décor for the Entryway
Cotton Fall Wreath Every morning for the past few weeks I woke up and looked out the window. A few leaves have turned color, but as soon as I look at the weather report — the heat and humidity has yet to leave North Carolina. Will fall ever arrive? I want to wear flannel shirts … [Read more...]
PVC Pipe Heart Decoration
PVC Pipe Heart Decoration Hi there, Pretty Handy Girl readers! I'm Vineta from The Handyman's Daughter, back with another tutorial! I was in the hardware store the other day, and I was inspired to create something using the many different sizes of PVC pipe. With Valentine's Day … [Read more...]
9 Holiday Storage Hacks
9 Holiday Storage Hacks Now that Christmas is over, you're probably in one of these two camps. Camp #1: Christmas is over, time to pack everything away pronto. Camp #2: Christmas is over, but I want to enjoy the decorations for a while longer. I'll put them away in the … [Read more...]
Holiday Home Tour 2017
Happy Holidays! I can't believe the holidays are here once again. This will be my seventh holiday home tour shared with you. I honestly can not believe I've been running this little old blog of mine since 2010. (These are my holiday home tours … [Read more...]
DIY Stocking Holders from Scrap Wood
Hi there, Pretty Handy Girl readers! I'm Vineta from The Handyman's Daughter, back with another tutorial for you! I have a mountain of wood scraps in my workshop, and the hardest pieces to use up are those pesky 2 x 4 end cuts. Lucky for you, I figured out an adorable way to use … [Read more...]
Make an Elegant Holiday Wreath for Less than $20
Make an Elegant Holiday Wreath for Less than $20 Have you ever been in a home decor store and fell head over heels in love with a wreath only to gag at the $50 or more price tag? Put your wallet away, because today I want to show you how you can turn an inexpensive wreath … [Read more...]
13 Creative Ways to Repurpose Old Shutters
Do you have a collection of old shutters filling up your storage space? Or do you want some ideas using old shutters in case you come across a set? If so, this post is for you! I've put together 13 creative ideas on how you can repurpose old shutters and turn them into something … [Read more...]
Easy Glittered Pinecone Door Hanger
Easy Glittered Pinecone Door Hanger Hello, Pretty Handy Girl readers! Can you believe we are already one week into November! It is almost time to break out the Christmas decor, so I'm sharing a fun and easy craft to kick off your holiday decorating! My favorite thing about … [Read more...]