Our yard is rather large. Our neighbors have told us, that for the most part, the backyard in our 30+-year-old house had long been neglected. When I think about the amount of work required to transform it I get a bit overwhelmed and then want to do nothing. I’ve found that breaking it down into small sections has helped tremendously. Right now Mr. Decor and I are working on Creating A Secret Garden. Creating A Secret Garden There is a small space behind our shed that is in desperate need ... View the Post
DIY My Nest is Best Spring Ornament
Although spring is still two weeks away I am so ready for it and wanted to add a bit of sunny cheer to my home. DIY My Nest is Best Spring Ornament. DIY My Nest is Best Spring Ornament This spring ornament is easy to create and you can use it so many ways. Set one at each place setting on a holiday tablescape as a sweet gift for guests. Attach it to a door handle or hook. Or create an entire flock for a Happy Easter tree. DIY Instructions Start with one half of a clear plastic ... View the Post
Planting Hope Daffodil Hill
I grew up in Northern California. A little over an hour from my hometown, near Sutter Creek, there is a hill that is transformed every spring into a carpet of daffodils. It is, in short, an amazing sight to behold. Planting Hope Daffodil Hill. Planting Hope Daffodil Hill First-time visitors gazing over the fields always ask, “How did this happen?” The answer is simple, two women made this beauty possible. The property has been in the same family since the late 1800s. One of the ... View the Post
DIY Wee Springtime/Easter Putz Cottages
This past weekend I needed a bit of glitter in my life so I created a DIY Wee Springtime/Easter Putz Cottages. I’ve done Putz Christmas houses many times prior but this was my first attempt at making springtime versions. DIY Wee Springtime/Easter Putz Cottages You can purchase Putz kits on Etsy and also make your own with medium weight chipboard and a variety of printables that you can find HERE. I have a Silhouette Cameo and they also have mini house templates you can create. Dyeing ... View the Post
How To Avoid Looking Like a DIY Disaster
Last week Mr. Decor inquired about the state of the cuffs on my long sleeved blouse. While I am a regular wearer of aprons they don’t protect my arms and their accompanying fabric from paint, glue and the other DIY gloriousness I get myself into. I have ruined more than one shirt from such shenanigans. So here is How To Avoid Looking Like a DIY Disaster. One of the art history classes I am taking this semester is entitled “The Portrait”. When we began studying the artist self-portrait a light ... View the Post
A Spring Makeover For Less
Recently my yard has been showing signs that spring is on its way. Here is how I created A Spring Makeover For Less. A Spring Makeover For Less I ADORE bulbs. I planted these last fall and it’s always such a lovely surprise. We’ve been working very hard on the outside of our home painting, installing new gutters and creating new brick flowerbeds. But they are pretty much empty. We also have about 12 medium and large container pots. Most currently look like this: I thought that the ... View the Post
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