I seriously cannot believe that we are ending another year! Every year I say the same thing, where did the year go?! Is it because I'm getting older? You aren't required to answer that question ;-) So, as the year is winding down, and we prepare for Christmas, I thought it would be fun to look back and share some of my favorite fun and easy DIY crafts that I've shared on the blog this year. Okay, I know that in the past I've shared that I am not a crafty person. You're probably laughing hysterically at that now.....maybe not hysterically. Anyway, I really got my craft on this year! It was a challenge to think of fun and easy DIY craft ideas, I had to think outside of the box. Seriously, I really had to think outside of the box. So where did my inspiration come from? Thrift ... View Post
How To Distress Furniture Using Stain And Paint
So times I've come across a piece of furniture or an accent piece that is structurally in great shape, but it's new. I don't like new pieces, I prefer older pieces, because of the patina. Several months ago, while thrift shopping I found this tote, and I knew I could transform it easily. Let me show you how to distress furniture using stain and paint. This piece isn't furniture, but a cool garden or tool tote. I actually love using these totes as a centerpiece for my table. I will change it out by adding a few ball jars, and some flowers, or adding pretty napkins and plates, and well you get the idea. These totes are great pieces to have, they are multi-purpose. If I want this piece to really look old, I need to add a base to it. The base cannot be paint. Why? Because if I ... View Post
Christmas Kitchen Decorating Ideas
I've been sharing sneak peeks of my kitchen decked out for Christmas, and today is the reveal. I will be sharing a full home tour in a few days. I want to share simple Christmas kitchen decorating ideas. Decorating for the holidays doesn't have to be complicated or expensive. I'm blessed to have a large kitchen, so once again I've added a tree to the corner of the room. For the past few years I've done something a little different for a my kitchen tree skirt, but this year, I couldn't find what I was looking for. And what was I looking for? Honestly I have no idea, but I wanted to do something different, but I just couldn't come up with anything. I did add this tree to a small table, but it looked out of balance. See, it's all wrong! So, crazy silly me, all by myself, ... View Post
Lazy Girls Guide To Decorating Your Home For The Holidays
Today I am joining more of my blogging friends in the Home For The Holidays Tour. I'll be sharing a little more of my home today, and simple vignette Christmas decorating ideas. This year I've decided to do things much simpler than I have in the past. The older I get the lazier I am with decorating my home for the holidays. Yes, this is the lazy girls guide to decorating your home for the holidays. WOW, that's very wordy isn't it. Yesterday I shared my mantle vignette, I love keeping things simple, you can read about that HERE. See that? This lazy girls new favorite word is simple, keep it simple. And cheap..... And easy! I'm almost embarrassed to tell you all just how lazy I have been this year with my holiday decor. Let's take a look at the photo below. See this old ... View Post
How To Decorate A Mantel For Christmas
I really feel that you don't have to go overboard decorating for the holidays. Let me show you how to decorate a mantel for Christmas, and keep it simple. First let me show you what I did with mine, then at the end of this post, I'll give you some tips. I'm slowly becoming a minimalist, although I still have a long way to go. My mantel depth is quite small, so I really can't over do it anyway. This year I decided not to change much on my mantel. I still really love the look of my layered mirrors, so I just added a few things to decorate it for Christmas. Since this is a working fireplace, I don't like too much hanging from it either. That gate in front of my fireplace is very heavy, but I love how it adds a vintage touch when it's not on. I don't always hang our stockings from ... View Post
Outdoor Decorating Ideas For Christmas
I'm often asked about outdoor decorating ideas for Christmas. I don't like going overboard on decorating my home inside or outside. I'm thrilled to be joining several of my blogging friends on our Welcome Home Tour today. It's all about welcoming our guests, or making our home look welcoming before you even step in our home. Have you driven around and notice that some homes really stand out from others because they look so welcoming? And it's not because they've gone overboard with decorating, it's usually the opposite. As with the inside of my home, I love simplicity on the outside of our home too. I don't go crazy with blinking lights, and blowup decorations. And unlike the inside of my home, on the outside I love a more traditional look. I shot these photos a week ago when we ... View Post
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