Reclaimed Window Potting Bench
When I saw this stunning potting bench made by my super sweet and talented friend LZ at the Summery Umbrella, it was love at first sight! (Well, I love just about everything LZ makes! ) Today I am really excited…
When I saw this stunning potting bench made by my super sweet and talented friend LZ at the Summery Umbrella, it was love at first sight! (Well, I love just about everything LZ makes! ) Today I am really excited…
Make beautiful $1 farmhouse decor pine cone topiary with recycled paper & pinecones! Easy crafts, ornaments, & table decorations for Thanksgiving, Christmas and year round! Do you love to create home decor from recycled materials? Do you love nature crafts?…
2D & 3D Christmas tree napkin folding in 2 minutes! Best Christmas table setting decoration ideas & easy holiday crafts for kids & family! The most magical time of year is here again! While you are busy finishing up your…
3-minute DIY snow covered pine cones & frosted branches! Easy pinecone crafts for winter, weddings, centerpieces, & Christmas decorations! Want some winter magic or dreaming of a white Christmas? These DIY snow covered pine cones & branches will instantly transport…
These 3D paper birds inspired by Scandinavian folk art are easy to make, and fun to use as Christmas ornaments or year round decorations. You may also love these Christmas crafts : Enchanting 3D Giant Snowflakes , and farmhouse style…
How to make beautiful fresh Christmas wreath with long lasting evergreens! Easy DIY natural Xmas decor & crafts with real pine & spruce branches! Do you love the smell of cedar, pine, spruce and redwood? This DIY fresh Christmas wreath is…
20+ best DIY pumpkin decorations & crafts for Thanksgiving, Halloween & fall. Make pumpkins from paper, wood, cans, jars, fabric & free household materials! Pumpkin decorations are such great ways to celebrate fall, Halloween and Thanksgiving. The best part is,…
20 magical easy DIY lanterns & luminaries for $1! Great decor & crafts with candles & LED string lights for fall, winter, & Christmas! As days are getting shorter, we are extra delighted at the golden glow of a candle,…
48 alternative Christmas Tree ideas & tutorials: DIY decorations & crafts for kids & family using paper, pallets, pine cones, branches, etc! These alternative DIY Christmas tree ideas are beautiful, creative, and great for all kinds of spaces from tiny…
This might just be the easiest and most foolproof way to grow indoor plants: in glass bottles filled with water! I love to bring nature into our home in every possible way, however, it is not always easy to keep…
An oil lamp, or oil candle, is one of the oldest form of light source to mankind, with stone oil lamps dating back 10,000 to 15,000 years ago! Today, we will talk about how oil lamps and oil candles work,…
When I lived in DC, walking down a street during the cherry blossom season was like floating through pink and white clouds. At night, it’s so enchanting to watch the flowers dancing in the moonlight like little fairies. You will…
Detailed step by step guide on how to design and install your dream IKEA kitchen with lots of helpful resources and tips we learned through our DIY modern farmhouse kitchen remodel! When we bought our house earlier this year, we…
Sprouts are among the freshest and most nutritious of all vegetables. I have tried to grow sprouts using the traditional jar method with mixed results. Sometimes the sprouts would spoil if I forget to rinse them frequently. Then I tried…
How to skim coat & smooth a textured wall, drywall or ceiling! Easy DIY home improvement & remodel project. Detailed tutorial, video & best beginner tips! Every time I walk by our bumpy orange peel textured wall with muddy beige…
This DIY paper star lantern is inspired by Mexican Tin Star lanterns. Do you ever wish metal working is as easy as folding paper? Today, it is! We will be making a paper star lantern that looks like it’s made out of…
32 beautiful DIY outdoor shower ideas: creative designs & plans on how to build easy garden shower enclosures with best budget friendly kits & fixtures! How to live summer to the fullest? Add a shower outside! Have you see those…
Are you ready for all the summer outdoor fun? Making your own natural mosquito repellent is going to make this summer even better I promise! They are more effective than citronella candles, and you can take them on outdoor trips…
We tested popular DIY air dry clay recipes to find the best homemade clay for craft projects! Comparisons of baking soda clay vs glue and cornstarch clay, with tips and tricks on how to make strong and durable air dry…
I get so happy every time I look at this flower wreath!It’s bursting with loveliness, not to mention you may save over $300 on it. See this $344.00 peony flower wreath? OK, I do love to support artisans and makers, so…
Beautiful DIY paper basket from recycled paper bags, & a secret to make paper look like leather! Easy basket weaving paper craft, boho farmhouse home decor & creative storage. It’s time for more paper bag upcycle ideas! Have you seen…
21 beautiful DIY entryway ideas & easy makeovers! Best interior design tips on foyer decor, furniture & rugs, small space storage & more! As we embark on our home improvement projects, the very first things we are exploring are, naturally,…
Our DIY pallet coffee table and pallet benches are finished! So happy to finally share with you the free building plans of these easy DIY pallet outdoor furniture! The unique pallet table and benches are made from reclaimed pallet wood,…
Surprise dad with a fun & creative 10-minute DIY pop up Father’s Day card. Also a great birthday card idea. Easy tutorial & video with free printable templates! We all love pop up cards. We all love funny cards. This…
These easy to make modular concrete planters are inspired by 3 of my favorite things: geometric designs, concrete as a creative material, and the tapestry of living walls. Each concrete planter module is created from the shape of an equilateral…
Detailed tutorial on how to make beautiful rag rug with easy DIY t-shirt yarn, & weave farmhouse boho rag rugs on a cardboard or hula hoop loom! I have wanted to make a rag rug from t-shirt yarn, for like,…
12 best DIY pond ideas & tutorials, from easy kits for small garden & patio water feature to beautiful backyard waterfall with plants & fish! A pond can be such a magical addition to a garden, a backyard or even…
If there is ONE color that transcends time and space, that sparks love and imagination, it is Indigo. Its history is as rich and soulful as the color itself. I too, fell under the magic spell. After searching high and…
How to plant 15 beautiful hanging baskets with complete designer plant lists for each! Lots of tips on growing best hanging plants & flowers in sun & shade! Oh, those hanging baskets overflowing with flowers and foliage of all colors…
15 easy & attractive DIY cucumber trellis ideas on how to build vertical garden growing structures with simple materials for productive vegetable gardening! Now is a great time to plant cucumbers! Let’s look at some DIY cucumber trellis ideas that…
How to clean mattress stains naturally without bleach in 10 minutes! Easy green cleaning hack great for cushions, upholstery, & clothing too! I never EVER thought I would be writing about “how to clean mattress stains”! After all, this blog…
How to plant store bought mango seed & grow mango trees as free indoor plants or garden fruits! Fun gardening idea to regrow kitchen scraps! Can you plant a fresh mango seed from store bought mango, and grow it into…
Growing your own organic sponge for bath and kitchen? Well, we did it! The natural yet super useful sponge comes from an amazing plant called Luffa, also known as Loofah, Sponge Gourd, and Silk Squash. A native of the Asian tropics and…
4 Best DIY paper mache clay recipes for home decor & kids crafts! Easy to make with pulp, flour paste, or glue, some without joint compound. What is the difference between paper mache and paper clay? Paper mache ( aka…
25 best DIY Mother’s Day gifts & for mom’s birthday too! Beautiful useful home garden decor, easy crafts, plus free gift ideas kids can make! Recently we shared 53 fabulous gifts under $50 for mom you can get on Amazon.…
A DIY arbor ( also know as a pergola or trellis ) is one of the most enchanting structures you can create in an outdoor space! A beautiful pergola not only defines an inviting outdoor room in your garden and…
How to make a terrarium as beautiful gift & home decoration. Low maintenance easy DIY terrarium plants, best care tips & mini garden ideas! A beautiful DIY terrarium evokes our memories of an oasis paradise: lush jungles, moist tropical air,…
This is our FAVORITE method to germinate seeds quickly. As passionate gardeners, we have been using it to start seeds for over 10 years! It works great for all herbs, flowers, and vegetables seeds. For most types of seeds, this is…
Guess what? We are starting our complete kitchen demolition this month and we have been immersed in kitchen remodel ideas for the past 2 months! I will be writing a lot about our kitchen remodel and adding links here once…
Wood wall art with hand lettered quotes are some of my favorite styles of home decor. I love having more varieties of DIY wall art for our home so we can to change things up often, but I don’t like…
How to propagate & grow Staghorn fern mounted on wood plank or in soil! Such an easy care beautiful indoor plant & unique living wall decor! Few things can bring such a tropical paradise and bohemian vibe to a room…
When I was an art student living in a tiny room, I had a beautiful white African Violet plant on my east facing window sill. It never stopped blooming. The early morning sunlight dancing on the little plant would always put…
There are many things in life that are full of potential. This blank canvas tote bag is one of them. Can you imagine all the beautiful designs or happy quotes you could put on it? As a lover of all…
20+ Easy IKEA Hacks: smart designs & beautiful transformation ideas for every room such as DIY desk, dressers, kitchen island, bed, & more! As a lover of all things DIY, I have encountered hundreds of Ikea hacks. My AHA moment:…
UPDATE: We just shared a tutorial on our NEW favorite way to transfer images to wood, canvas, etc! here, ! 🙂 Love vintage crates? How about making your own for free, using an easy image transfer to wood method? Here’s…
25 beautiful DIY mason jar lights home decor & crafts ideas. Best tutorials on making easy pendants & lanterns with quality kits & supplies! In love with DIY mason jar lights? These beautiful and functional home decor and lighting ideas…
( UPDATE: some of you sent questions about colored image transfers, or why their previous projects were cloudy or not sticking. I have 5 super helpful tips for you at the end!!) Quiz: what can you use packing tape for,…
Every home can use some large wall art, don’t you think? We are in the middle of a remodel, and I am already thinking of all kinds of wall decor and wall art ideas! Large wall art can make such…