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...]
Inserting Spring into My Wreath
Inserting Spring into My Wreath A few years ago I purchased a simple white berry wreath from Target (I don't think it's still available at Target, but this is a similar style wreath.) To save money, I challenged myself to use this one wreath through every season for … [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...]
Halloween Canvas Door Decor
Today I have a special guest rockstar for you! Kim is here to show you how to whip up the quickest Canvas Halloween Door Decor.Kim is the creative goddess behind Today's Creative Life. She truly has an eye for the awesome. I mean have you seen her bathroom makeover for … [Read more...]
24 Fabulously Creative Fall Wreaths
Hi Pretty Handy readers, it's Colleen with Just Paint It. Although my focus is on painting now, I spent many years as a floral designer. With Fall right around the corner I thought you'd love to see this collection of 24 Creative Fall Wreaths.Fall Floral WreathsThis … [Read more...]
Double Ribbon Valentine Wreath
Hi, this is Cristina from Remodelando la Casa, I'm so glad to be here once again, sharing with you a cute and easy project just in time for Valentine's day.While walking through Costco (it always happens there, you go for groceries but come back home with so many things that … [Read more...]
Easiest Fall Wreath EVER!
Who's too busy to spend more than 5 minutes creating a new wreath for Fall? {Raising my hand high!} Well, I'm about to give you the Easiest Fall Wreath tutorial...EVER!Do you have one of these store bought wreaths? Pretty, but maybe a little lacking in color. Or maybe you're … [Read more...]
Mudroom Tour – 2013
We made some serious progress this past week. Not only did we make a big dent in the "to do" list in the kitchen, but we also finished painting and installing the trim in the mudroom. It's really nice walking past this little paper flower spring wreath and into a finished … [Read more...]
Make an Autumn Book Page Leaf Garland
Want to make an Autumn Book Page Leaf Garland to decorate around your mantle or a doorway? Two years ago, I saw this beautiful wreath in a magazine. I snapped a picture with my phone and figured I'd try to DIY my own version. Then I forgot about it until I stumbled upon the … [Read more...]
Book Page Rose Wreath
Are you drawn to the amber color of aging book pages? Do you love the scrolling detail on an ornate ceiling medallion? Do you like roses? Yes, yes, and yes?! Well, this post has your name written all over it!I must say, I really enjoyed photographing this tutorial. The … [Read more...]
Romancing the Mantle
It's true, I JUST took down the rest of the Christmas decorations. Yes — I know it is February — but honestly I've been a bit busy lately. I carved out a little time to spray paint a lantern and hot glue a new wreath. And that was all it took to put me in the mood to decorate for … [Read more...]
Unique Valentine’s Day Wreaths
Trying to get into the Valentine's Day spirit? Need to inject a little romance into your home? Yup, me too! I'm embarrassed to say that I still have my Christmas mantle up. But there is hope on the horizon! Home Stories of A to Z is having a Valentine's Day mantle link party on … [Read more...]
A Valentine’s Day Wreath from Tree Branches
When I saw this mirror frame Jaime from That's My Letter made, I was instantly head over heels in love with the branch circles.So much so, that every branch I passed by I would think, "Hmmm, I wonder what the disks on that branch would look like. It's a sickness … [Read more...]
Make Your Own Fall Wreath from a Goodwill Sweater
If you've been following me for long, you were witness to my one wreath with many different looks for one year. Well, I'm ready for a change. So, I decided to create something completely different.When I think of fall, I think of cooler weather, sweaters, autumn leaves and … [Read more...]
Spring Vignettes and Mantle Décor
Ahhh, the birds are chirping and the flowers are in full bloom. The azaleas in our yard look like fireworks exploding with color.I long to open the windows and let in the sounds and the sweet smells.But, alas, the pollen bomb is still in full dumping mode.I'm not … [Read more...]
Making an Entrance – Sprucing Up Your Entryway
If your home is like ours, we have two entrances. The front door,and the door near our driveway. The latter is used about 95% of the time by us and our friends.Creating an inviting entrance for yourself is so important for falling in love with your home.Think about it … [Read more...]