Make an inexpensive (but beautiful) Fall Leaves Garden Flag using a Dollar Store Placemat! Pull out your sewing machine (or skip the stitching and use your iron and some hem tape instead.) You can have a gorgeous fall garden flag in an hour or less. Plus, this is the perfect … [Read more...]
26 Creative Ways to Decorate with Red, White, and Blue
Creative Ways to Decorate with Red, White, and Blue July 4th is right around the corner. If you like to decorate for the 4th, try using red, white, and blue primary colors to give a patriotic vibe to your home. Red, white, and blue are also perfect for a classic and bright … [Read more...]
Downstairs Bathroom Plans at Saving Etta
Downstairs Bathroom Plans at Saving Etta Thank you so much for your feedback and comments on the master bathroom mood board for Saving Etta. While preparing for the plumbing, I had to start picking out all the fixtures. If you've been following me on Facebook and Instagram, you … [Read more...]
Pressed faux flowers behind glass
Pressed Faux Flowers Hello, Pretty Handy Girl friends! Julie from love my simple home here, with a new DIY project! Pressed faux flowers behind glass is quick and easy to make. You'll end up with a beautiful piece of leaning art that you can display on a shelf in your … [Read more...]
Spring Cloche Idea
Spring Cloche Idea Hi, it's Julie from Love My Simple Home back with another simple DIY tutorial. Today I have a quick project using a cloche, faux spring flowers, and live moss to create a beautiful spring cloche.Materials:(I've included affiliate links for your … [Read more...]
111 DIY Farmhouse Decor Ideas
111 DIY Farmhouse Decor Ideas Do you love farmhouse decor as much as I do? What is Farmhouse Style exactly? It can be described as worn, weathered, rustic, comfy, or anything that reminds us of a simpler time. If you're like me (and love all things farmhouse), you may find … [Read more...]
Upcycle a Clock into a Picture Frame
Upcycle a Clock into a Picture Frame Do you have an electric clock that stopped working? Yes? Well, I'm here to show you how to upcycle a broken electric clock into a picture frame. Hi, Pretty Handy Girl readers, it's Julie from Love My Simple Home and I can't wait to share … [Read more...]
How to Build a Custom Vintage Ruler Picture Frame
How to Build a Custom Vintage Ruler Picture Frame Every year when I go to meet my sons' new teachers, I tell them if there is anything that needs fixing to let me know. It's my small show of appreciation for all they do for my kids. Before Christmas, one of the teachers took me … [Read more...]
DIY Living Wall Planter Tutorial
DIY Living Wall Planter Tutorial For anyone who lives in a "not so sunny" place (and needs a quick pick me up from the dull grey skies), you'll find this easy DIY Living Wall Planter Tutorial just what you've been craving. Even if you live in the sunshine state, bringing the … [Read more...]
DIY Scrap Plywood Wall Clock
DIY Scrap Plywood Wall Clock Hello, Pretty Handy readers! It's Anika from Anika's DIY Life and I am back with a quick tutorial on making a wall clock using scrap plywood.I recently gave our staircase a makeover and resorted to a lazy way of fixing up the stair risers. … [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...]
16 Stunningly Beautiful Green Doors
Stunning Green Doors: I admit it, I'm crushing on green doors lately. If you know me well, you know that I painstakingly stripped my front doors a few years ago and repainted them bright green. Now I've been thinking more and more about front door colors for Saving Etta. I hope … [Read more...]
21 Beautiful Fall Table Decorations
Beautiful Fall Table Decorations Fall is approaching fast! Are you looking for some inspiration for your fall table decorations this year? This collection of beautiful fall tablescapes is full of creative ideas to motivate and inspire you to create a gorgeous fall setting in … [Read more...]
How to Fake a Fake Pumpkin (Faux Painting Tutorial)
How to Fake a Fake Pumpkin Have you seen those neon orange fake pumpkins and nearly vomited because you wouldn't dream of decorating with them. I mean, get real, everyone would know they were fake. Ah ha, but have you seen the price tags? $1 - $6? For that price you might just … [Read more...]