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...]
Giant Citrus Fruit Decor
What could be more inviting on a hot summer day than a cool drink of lemonade or a cocktail mixed with lime? Bring the tastes of summer to your home decor with these giant citrus slices! This project is an easy way to use up those oddly-shaped wood scraps, and give a pop of color … [Read more...]
DIY Magnetic Curtain Tie Backs
Hi Pretty Handy Girl readers! I'm Vineta from The Handyman's Daughter, where I write about home improvement, woodworking and DIY decor. I'm so excited to be sharing my tutorial for creating your own magnetic curtain tie backs with you today. This simple project is perfect for … [Read more...]
Holiday Home Tour 2016
I'm so happy to see you again this year! This is my annual holiday home tour and each year I can't wait to invite you in to see the decorations. (These are my home tours from 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015.) This year I tried to keep it simple, but I did take two days to make a … [Read more...]
Galvanized Metal Tree Form
Want to make a super cute and fast galvanized tree form? This little galvanized tree will fit in with some of your holiday vignettes, especially if you like the rustic look.Last year I had fun playing with DIY galvanized metal (otherwise known as aged quickly sheet … [Read more...]
DIY Copper Pipe Centerpiece
I'm super excited to be back with another fun copper pipe tutorial for you to make for the holidays! Today let's make this unique DIY Copper Pipe Centerpiece that acts as a candelabra . . .. . . or a floral centerpiece.This is such a versatile project that can be … [Read more...]
25 Rugs You’d Never Guess were Painted
Hi! I'm Kathy, and I'm so excited to be bringing you this round up of 25 Rugs You'd Never Guess were Painted!Would you like to update your room with a fabulous area rug? But, the thought of spending hundreds of dollars has you saying, "No Way!" Relax, adding a new design and … [Read more...]
Rustic Home Sign
Hi everyone! This is Lindi, visiting again from Love Create Celebrate! I'm really excited to show you how you can make your own Rustic Home Sign. You've probably seen something similar in a home decor store, but didn't want to pay big bucks for one. You're in luck, I'm going to … [Read more...]
Scrap Wood Wine Holder
Hey everyone! Katie here from Addicted 2 DIY. I don't know about you, but I have a hard time letting go of good scrap wood. If I think it could be used for anything in the future, I try to hold onto it. Plus, my kids love to go through the scrap bin and see what they can put … [Read more...]
Faking Wall-to-Wall Carpet with an Area Rug
The closet renovation is coming along nicely, even though I've only been able to work on it in fits and starts. After I added a new light switch for the closet, I added any missing insulation. Then I filled any and all gaps with Great Stuff. This closet had always been very cold … [Read more...]
How to Remove Spray Paint from Metal
Spray paint is a great product to use to makeover almost anything. It comes in many colors and finishes and is great for imperfectly shaped pieces that you can spray much easier than brush with paint. It's a DIYer's dream!But some day you might want to remove that spray paint … [Read more...]
Holiday Home Tour – Mudroom and Foyer
Last up on my holiday home tour is my mudroom and foyer. This year, I re-used the same wreaths for the front door, but I jazzed them up with silver holly leaf floral picks.It's incredibly easy to change the look of your wreaths. Try tucking in fresh clippings like … [Read more...]
Holiday Home Tour – Kitchen
One of my favorite rooms to decorate is our kitchen. There is something about the combination of aqua with green that makes me happy. Welcome to the next room on my Holiday Home Tour, the kitchen!Updating the window seat with aqua and snowflake pillows is the first thing … [Read more...]
Holiday Home Tour – Dining Room
Welcome back for another holiday room tour! Today I'd love to have you join us in the dining room. Can I tell you a secret? I don't usually make a big Christmas meal. Instead, I like to make a huge batch of pancakes and bacon or sausage. I'm definitely a breakfast for lunch or … [Read more...]
Holiday Home Tour – The Living Room
It's the most wonderful time of year when I can invite you into my home. The house is picked up (for the moment) and I've hung the stockings with care. But, most of all, I enjoy having you over for a cup of hot cocoa and good conversation. If you are just coming over from … [Read more...]