Candles are a great way to add color and softness to any decor. I love candles of all sizes and types, especially the scented kind. My favorites are the clean, lemony citrus fragrances. Candles can be … [Read more...]
Baby Shower DIY Gifts
A baby shower is such a fun way to help a new mother-to-be prepare for the birth of her wee one. Seasoned parents know how much "stuff" it takes to welcome a baby into the world, and most new parents … [Read more...]
Christmas Ornament Craft
Most everyone is delighted to be presented with a handmade Christmas ornament, but finding time to craft can be problem for many people. I've been doing some ornament crafting lately, and this project … [Read more...]
A Daffodil Wreath
Because daffodils are among the first flowers to emerge every year - sometimes even rising through the snow to reveal their showy spring colors - I chose these bright flowers for a new door wreath. … [Read more...]
A “Girly” Fleece Scarf
I suppose you could call me cold-blooded when it comes to my reaction to winter weather. I always long for sunshine and springtime throughout the cold winter season. One thing that helps me cope with … [Read more...]
A January Wreath
When it's time to take the Christmas wreath off the front door I always feel a bit let down, and I can't help but imagine the poor door shivering naked in the cold winter air.I know the stores … [Read more...]
Harvest Time Door Decor
As soon as Halloween was gone it was time to change out the door decor, so I did away with all my creepy spiders and moved on to something more appropriate for the fall season. There's not much time … [Read more...]
A Halloween Wreath
Not long ago I wrote about ways to eliminate spiders from the house, and one way was to keep them off the porches. Today I am contradicting myself because I have just invited lots of spiders to adorn … [Read more...]
The Texas Blueberry Festival – Been There, Done That, and What I Did With the T-Shirt
Last weekend I traveled to Nacogdoches, Texas, to attend the 23rd annual Texas Blueberry Festival. The festival fills the oldest town in Texas with visitors and vendors for a day of hometown fun for … [Read more...]
Hair Accessories from Buttons
Recently I used buttons for a craft project to make fashion rings, and I have learned that both new and vintage buttons are used in many different ways for other crafts. One easy way to utilize pretty … [Read more...]