Last December, I hopped onto Instagram Stories and made a quick finger knitting tutorial for those who were asking how I made the little wreath present toppers. The quick tutorial went over so well...
creating like a bowerbird
Last year, I was introduced to the bowerbird through Sibella Court's book . It's a gorgeous book about creating beautiful interiors with collected items. As someone who loves collecting, hunting,...
how to dry & decorating with orange slices
This holiday season, I am in the mood to do some crafting...even more than usual. Last year, I had a lot of plans, but most of them went undone. It was a busy year and I just had to continue to...
collecting & pressing leaves & flowers
Over the past few days, I have become acutely aware of autumn's waning beauty and how it will all soon be covered in snow. We've had some unusually warm weather in our neck of the woods, so I've...
Handmade Watercolor Binder Recipe & Video
I've lately felt like I needed new creative pursuits. It's not that I don't have enough, but I've felt the need to try new things, to be a beginner, and to create something without any expectation...
How to Make a Fall Wreath
Disclosure: This post on how to make a fall wreath is sponsored by As always, all words and opinions are honest and my own. This post also contains affiliate links. Let's talk about some fall...
painting a vintage splint basket
Rewind, if you will, back to the day I went to innocently pick up the pond yacht from a local consignment store. I ended up buying the pond yacht, an antique post office register, an antique quilt...
painting light switches
For those who have asked about painting the light switches, outlets, and trim in the same color as the wall in the basement family room, this post is for you! Before I ever put a roller on the...
painting a vintage dough bowl
I've had this vintage wooden dough bowl for a few years. My mother-in-law gave it to me when they were cleaning out Jeff's grandfather's house. She thought I would like it and she was right. It...
refinishing a vintage paint palette
I spent much of last week working on some freelance writing projects, so I didn't have a chance to make more progress on the basement family room makeover. I am planning to install the chair rail...