This pretty hydrangea wreath uses the beautiful big blooms of a mop head hydrangea bush for a door decoration. My hydrangea bush flowered late this year and gave some lovely color to an otherwise fairly bare garden bed. Did you know that you can make a holiday hydrangea wreath from hydrangea flowers that are done …
I am not much of a pecan eater. But mix them with brown sugar and butter and I am hooked. It was all I could do to keep my spoon out of the batter for these Caramel pecan bars, “just to make sure it tasted right.” And as an added bonus, I was able to …
Today’s featured DIY post comes to use from Painted up Glam. Her project is easy and yet very cute and one that I’d love to see displayed. It would be suitable for either Halloween or Thanksgiving. Easy Book Page Pumpkin To make a book page pumpkin of your own you will need just a few …
Check out these 10 pumpkin carving ideas. Each year at this time, we seem to discover new and unusual ways to carve a pumpkin. And there are so many pumpkin types to choose from. Pumpkins that have been harvested at the right time have the best color and firmest rinds, and are perfect for carving. …
The ladies in my Facebook Gardening Group called the Garden Charmers are at it again. I asked the members in the group to show me what they have to share for Fall Junk art and home decor projects, and they came up with a great variety of ideas and tips for you. Decorate in Style …
It’s time for my hydrangea wreath make over. The blooms have changed colors and they are perfect for a fall look. A couple of weeks ago, I did a tutorial on how to make a wreath from Hydrangea blossoms. When I made the wreath, it had color (sort of a green a burgundy color) with …
There are so many things to be thankful of and to think about this time of the year. The harvest are plentiful and the fall season is full of holidays to spend with loved ones. These inspirational fall sayings are a great way to share the blessings of fall with loved ones. Motivational Fall Savings …
This fall candle holderis quick and easy to put together and perfect decoration for Thanksgiving or autumn. One of my favorite things to do is make a craft, enjoy it for a while and take it apart and reuse the supplies, while adding new items for a different look. Part of the supplies for the …
Treat Yourself to a Witches Broom Stick Sweet These adorable witches broomstick treats are so easy to do and the kids will love. They are simple enough to let your child complete most of the project. Assemble your supplies. For each broomstick, you will need a peanut butter cup, a straight pretzel, and a bit …
I belong to a Facebook Gardening Group called the Garden Charmers. One of our favorite ways to help promote each other is to feature our blogs in various round ups. The topic of this roundup is Fall planting ideas. I asked the ladies in the group to show me what they do in the fall …
A few months ago, I did a tutorial on a staggered planter with house numbers on the bottom pot for great door curb appeal. This is what the planter looked like in early spring. Since it is autumn now, and the planter is looking a bit sad, I wanted to change plants out for an …
Many people decorate their doors with Christmas wreaths for the festive season but Autumn leaves and other materials also lend themselves to DIY autumn wreath projects. There are colorful leaves, branches and twigs and acorns and pine cones all over the yard just asking to be dressed up. Add these to some ribbon, a wreath …
This Dutch apple streusel pie has a crunchy oat topping and raisins for extra sweetness. It is the ultimate comfort food recipe. There is nothing quite like the warm aroma of juicy apples and spicy cinnamon and nutmeg with a crunchy streusel topping. Apples are plentiful right now, so grab a bunch of them and …
This recipe for Halloween Rice Krispie bars takes the traditional sweet treat recipe and dresses it up for Halloween. Halloween is such a fun time of the year. We love to decorate our homes, and try new and fun recipes. Orange and black are everywhere – why not in a Rice Krispie treat? Halloween Rice …
These easy Halloween decor ideas are spooky and quirky and so much fun to do. It is that time of the year when all the spooks, goblins and black cats come out for the month. Our homes will get a much needed make over for the holiday. There are tons of store bought Halloween decorations …
This scarecrow watering can planter uses a Dollar store inexpensive decor item to make a really cute fall planter. Watering cans make great planters and garden decor items. The size is perfect and the opening can be used for a plant or cut flowers. Today, I am putting one to use for decor that is …
It is never too early to consider how you will deal with storing garden vegetables that you have at the end of the season. The growing season still has time to go and many of us are in the middle of the vegetable gardening season. Very few homes have the perfect storage conditions for fresh produce. …
Kyoto Japan is jam packed with stunning Japanese gardens, and it is a must visit in any Japan itinerary. If you love beautiful gardens and large temples, this place needs to be on your travel bucket list. The gardens, often part of temples or old imperial retreats, are spread around the city. They are particularly …
These roasted potatoes with lemon are cooked in the oven, not deep fried, to make them tasty and healthier at the same time. Roasting any vegetable brings out their natural sweetness. I love roasted potatoes, especially when combined with spices. There is nothing like biting into a crispy outer skin and then having a creamy …