This decor idea using tin cans and pebbles is totally MAGICAL!
Easy and gorgeous! You’re gonna wish you saw this sooner! See the after here! See the after here!
Ananda
To buy for $350, or to DIY for $15 ? THAT is the question!
So many readers have made stunning projects for their homes with this insanely cool idea using dry cleaner’s hangers! See the after here! See the after here!
3 sticks in a pot? How GORGEOUS and creative this is! Definitely doing it.
This is the most beautiful idea I have seen today! Definitely doing this! See the after here! We all love colorful planters filled with flowers in spring and summer. Do you know that it is possible to create gorgeous planters…
Turn this burlap coffee bag into the best accessory for your living room!
One coffee bag?? This is SO pretty and SO stylish! See the after here! See the after here!
A dramatic bedroom transformation in one weekend! Such an awesome beautiful DIY !
What a new beautiful look ! Great DIY for even beginners! See the after here! See the after here!
Visit California: 11 Magnificent Botanical Gardens From San Diego To Los Angeles
When friends plan to visit California, and ask me for tips on things to do and places to visit, I tell them about these magnificent botanical gardens and museums they have to see. Why? Because so many of the things…
DIY Woven Concrete Doormat
Sometimes things we love, seemingly unrelated, come together in a unexpected way, such as in this doormat. One day the idea of combining “weaving”, “concrete”, and “modules” appeared out of nowhere. This doormat is made of concrete modules that are…
Free Printable Flower Greeting Cards
Lately I have been painting many flowers with brush markers (tutorial coming soon). I love how vibrant the colors are and how easy it is to pack them on nature walks! Then it occurred to me: “Why not make them…
Pallet Kitchen Remodel
If you have seen our pallet patio remodel here, you know I heart all things pallets. So when I saw this stunning pallet kitchen remodel, I just have to track down the builder half way around the earth, and bring you all the juicy…
Make a Fun Christmas Reindeer
When a reindeer poops candies, you know this holiday season is going to be epic sweet! Check out the video below! Oh well, I may never get nominated for “Most Elegant and Classy Blogs” ever again… but if this brings joy and giggles to…
Make Wreath #2 : Grapevine Old Book Wreath
A stock pot and some old books … Book soup? Maybe another time! Today we are making a grape vine wreath from old books, with the aid of a large stock pot. Just like our recent Dollar Store hack on…
Become a Pom Pom Making Ninja
These happy, whimsical, and dreamy little things! One can never have too many pom poms in life. If you think that you have to make them one by one, think again – Today we are going to become pom pom making ninjas who make many…
2-Minute Butterfly & Flower Candle Holders
Two minutes are all you need to make this set of 4 lovely butterfly and flower candle holders! Can DIY get any easier? I LOVE vintage illustrations of flowers and butterflies, so I composed 4 designs with both! And of course,…
Tales of 3 Chickens | Backyard Chickens 101
How could we not love them? They spoil us with yummy eggs, they are great little helpers in the garden (with guidance of course! ), they have distinct personalities, and they do love us back! Today I want to share…
20+ Great DIY Outdoor Pallet Projects and Best Tutorials
Here comes another crazy-about-pallets post: DIY outdoor pallet projects! They are organized into 3 sections: Simple outdoor pallet projects such as pallet wood tray, wine rack, etc. Beautiful pallet planters. Creative pallet patio furniture from pallet sofas to pallet tables,…
Make Concrete Picture Frame
I bet you have wood picture frame, metal picture frame, but what about CONCRETE picture frame?? Imagine how cool it would look with our geometric concrete wall planters?!? Concrete is such a fun material, it’s easy to work with, and…
Vintage French Seed Packets Wall Decor & Free Printables!
Do you drool over vintage French seed packets? Yes? I got presents you are going to love : Some free printable vintage French seed packets of vegetables and flowers for you to download! Of course we can’t hide such beauties,…
DIY Bottle Greenhouse + Success tips
I love, LOVE,  (repeat 100 times) greenhouses! One day when we have more room, there will be greenhouses in our yard! For now, these simple DIY bottle greenhouses made from cut plastic bottles are enough to keep me happy and inspired. Yes they are…
DIY Plastic + Wood Hybrid Planter
I bet that you, like everyone else, have a not-so-pretty plastic planter… But, they are so useful in so many ways: durable, light weight, and usually comes with a saucer for easy watering! On the other hand, wood planters are…
DIY Paper Flower Poppies and Stamens
“Oh why should I have spring fever, when it isn’t even spring… ” Well, spring flowers aren’t quite here yet, but we can’t wait any longer! Today I have 2 treats for you, one is on how to make the…
DIY Painted Wood Sign
A painted wood sign is a perfect DIY project: it is something that anyone can make for almost free, and it is so charming that you make good use of a painted wood sign in almost any room. Today I…
DIY Paper Grocery Bag Flowers & Gift Wrap
“Brown paper packages tied up with strings, these are a few of my favorite things ” The song from my favorite movie describes our little project today – make your own unique gift wrap and gift toppers by up-cycling grocery…
DIY Reclaimed Wood Wall Hanging Pen Holder
Today I am thrilled to be guest posting at the fabulous Remodelaholic.com again on a project I love! If you are like me, who can never have enough room on a desk, then this is for you! It’s a simple…
Easy Trick To Jump Start Your Veggie Garden
Today I am excited to share a super simple trick that will help give those veggie seedlings a great start in your vegetable garden! Talking about seedlings, here’s a tutorial on a super quick way to start seeds! Have you…
5 Thing I Love About Earthships
Look at this gorgeous hobbit village we stayed at on our trip to New Mexico! Actually, they are Earthships! An earthship is an unique type of house which produces food and energy, cleans water, moderates temperature, and turns trash into…
Farmhouse DIY Wall Cabinet with Free Building Plan
Confession: I was a big power tool phobia who never even used a drill, until about 6 months ago! I have always wished to design and make furniture pieces that are uniquely meaningful and beautiful for our home. Finally my…
Waterfalls of the Columbia River Gorge – Travel Portland
Have you ever been to places of such natural beauty, that all you could say is ” Wow, this planet is amazing!” ? Here’s one of those places, and a post perfect for a hot summer day – some breathtaking…
Magnificent Chihuly Art At Denver Botanical Garden
Are you ready for a special treat? Here comes the beyond amazing Chihuly Exhibit at Denver Botanical Garden! Denver Botanical Garden is one of our favorite public gardens. It is so beautifully designed and really worth a visit! Why didn’t…
Jungle Paradise – Fairchild Tropical Garden, Florida
Originally this post was titled -Two Public Gardens In Florida. But after sorting through about 1000 photos, I have to let these 2 gardens each take its own spot light, because they are both so unique and stunning! Don’t you…
DIY Reclaimed Wood and Faucet Handle Coat Rack
I remember a super cool vintage faucet handle coat rack being sold at Gardeners.com, and it was no longer available! Well, perfect excuse to make one and add our own spin to it, shall we? ( Updated March 31, 2017…
Wild and Wonderful – Travel Florida Part 2
The Everglades National Park, the largest subtropical wilderness in the United States, offers endless opportunities of hiking, canoeing, and bicycling. If you are wondering where to start exploring this unique place, here are a few ideas. We loved our self-guided…
Tropical and Fruity – Travel Florida Part 1
Spoiler Alert: A best kept secret of where to taste all kinds of tropical fruits you may have never seen before! Nestled between the mysterious Everglades National Park and the glamorous Miami, lies the town of Homestead, where an abundance…
Nature Distilled – Portland Japanese Garden
A walk through the Portand Japanese Garden is a walk through poetry. Being honored as second place out of 300 public Japanese gardens outside of Japan for highest quality, this little 5.5 acre gem is truly an inspiring place to…
Beauty of the Rain : Travel Portland – Part 1
Just when you think spring could not get any more beautiful, there comes a little bit of rain. All the soft pedal pinks, forget-me-not blues, and that fresh green which is so spring, becomes more poetic and blissful. First day of…
DIY: Easy Hanging Wall Vases
Each time I take a walk in nature, I notice so many lovely little flowers, leaves and twigs that never make it into a bouquet at the florist, yet given a proper little place to appreciate them, they can add so…
Spring Fava Bean Hummus
How does one know spring is here? From the warm sun, the little buds, and the abundance of Fava Beans! This dish is so simple, and it tastes like sweet spring. We just gathered a huge bunch of Fava Beans…
DIY: Make Beachy Style Picture Frames From Fence Wood
These picture frames are inspired by furniture and frames made from reclaimed boat wood which came from fishing villages in many parts of the world. The layered chippy paints and spontaneous colors tell the stories of the wind and dreams…
A Magical Town By The Sea
Hello and sunshine from California! For the very first post, I want to share some photos from a walk through our charming town – a happy blend of magical ocean, tree lined walks, lush gardens, yummy croissants, and styles…