It’s time for a change out of my table centerpiece. I love this type of project – gather a few supplies, poke them into the floral foam and voila – a pretty Spring Table centerpiece. My husband made me a centerpiece box to use for Thanksgiving. It graced my dining room table for Thanksgiving and …
This Easter grapevine door swag welcomes in spring with the arrangement of dogwood flowers, bunnies, butterflies and Easter eggs. It also welcomes in my guests in a pretty pastel spring way. My front door is one of the few places that always gets a holiday make over. When Jess was younger, I used to decorate …
There is just something really warm and inviting about a room with the look of a flickering candle in it. Using candles in the home creates an intimacy that sets a mood to a room and makes guests feel really welcome. Arranged pleasantly with just the right accessories, a candle can really transform the look of …
If you have been gardening for long, you will know that tools and gadgets soon start to take over your yard. Garden Sheds have become a fixture in many back yards. But your garden shed doesn’t have to be plain and boring, as these great looking buildings will show. Your garden shed can be as …
If you are a fan of the HGTV show Fixer Upper, you will know that shiplap has taken the decorating world by storm. Mr. Gardening Cook and I decided to use it as part of our galley kitchen make over. A Sliding Barn Door is a great space saver in a small kitchen. This Shiplap …
Looking for a little luck and prosperity in your home? Try growing a Braided Money Tree Plant. This fabulous indoor plant has a braided trunk, glossy leaves and is easy care. This technique of braiding the trunk is thought to symbolize looking for money and luck! The braided money tree plant has been around for …
This cute coffee pot terrarium is the perfect bit of household plant decor to have nearby when I have my morning cup of coffee. It puts me in a good mood for the day just to look at it! If you love succulents as much as I do, you will want to check out my …
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #TeaProudly #CollectiveBias It’s time to make some Burlap Tea Bag Jars. There is nothing quite like a good cup of tea, particularly when the weather is cold like it is right now. Drinking tea is so much more than …
A Christmas wreath is a popular way to decorate your entry for the holiday season. Christmas Wreaths are also used on mantles and in other areas of the home and garden such as garden gates. Nothing quite sets the mood for your party guests like a front door decorated with a Christmas Wreath. Decorate Your …
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #SutterHomeForTheHolidays #CollectiveBias The following content is intended for readers who are 21 or older. It’s time to make a Burlap Wine Bottle Bag! This Burlap Wine Bottle Bag is an inexpensive way to dress up a bottle of wine …
Today’s project uses some old barn board style wood to make an easy and very inexpensive Thanksgiving Centerpiece for our dining room table. My husband and I are in the middle of renovating our kitchen and other areas of our home, so we have a lot of bits and pieces of wood that is just …
Yes, folks, it is getting to that time of the year. This is the time when my mind goes into overdrive trying to come up with ideas for fun craft decor items to make for the Christmas holiday. My latest creation is this Grinch Paintbrush Ornament. I have always loved the movie The Grinch Stole …
Are you looking for a place to put your cutting boards? I have been storing mine on my counter tops, but I have been wanting to de-clutter the look in my kitchen lately, so I came up with this nifty idea for a DIY Cutting Board Holder that fits neatly behind my cabinet door. My …
Are you a grocery bag hoarder? I have always been one. They have so darn many uses, that it is a shame to just throw them away when you come back from a shopping trip. But keeping them tidy can be a problem. This DIY Grocery Bag Dispenser Tutorial gives me a place to keep …
My kitchen is small. It’s a gallery kitchen with very little counter space, so I am always optimizing it for extra storage. The pantry is the size of a small closet and every single thing in it plays hide and go seek with me when I try to cook. I have had enough of this …
Garden art can cost an arm and a leg if you purchase it from garden centers. But this does not have to be the case. It is easy to create instant interest in the garden by making use of recycled or common household items and turning them into garden art. I love to make creative …
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #DipintoMeze #CollectiveBias It’s time for some patriotic table decor. We’ve all had that moment when our friends or parents decide to visit with no notice for an important weekend. But don’t panic. Just because you have little warning that you’ll …
My husband is the king of finding things that I can recycle to use in my garden. Last year, it was a set of musical instruments that made a great garden display. This year it is a whole host of things that I am incorporating as the weeks go by into one of my garden …
The cold weather is here and it is time for my winter door swag makeover. I have a wreath, or door swag on my front door year round. The door has an oval glass panel in it and putting a swag there gives me a bit of extra privacy and I like the way it makes …
This framed Thanksgiving menu is a tasteful and professional way to let your dinner guests know what will be on the menu for the holiday. The project is easy to make with a few supplies and some greenery from your yard. Thanksgiving tablescapes often make use of a centerpiece that gets showcased in the center …
This autumn makeover is perfect for Halloween and with a few adjustments in a couple of weeks, it will go right through Thanksgiving. I love everything about autumn. When the temperatures start to fall, I know that good things are right around the corner. Having three fun holidays in a row gives me so many …
If you read my blog often, you will know that I have a bit of a passion for garden beds. I have 11 of them all around my home. Some of my favorite ones are in my back yard, but the south facing exposure makes our deck a hot place to admire them. This is …
I just love decorating this time of the year. But much of what is out there is very holiday-centric. I like something that goes over both Halloween and Thanksgiving, so I decided to do a decorative autumn door swag this year. We redid the entry of our house this summer and changed from a plain …
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #ICantEven #BigLots #CollectiveBias My reading corner makeover gives me the perfect spot to have a cup of tea and relax with my favorite gardening magazine. I have a corner of my family room that is a great …
This DIY Autumn basket candle holder makes use of just a few inexpensive craft supplies and is ready to display in just minutes. When I went to the dollar store the other day, I found a nice basket for $1 that inspired this creation. I added a roll of wire wrapped ribbon from Michael’s that …
Halloween is such a fun time of the year for me. I love to do crafts and DIY projects more during these few months than any other. This spooky Halloween snake basket is a real treat. This project looks scary, will delight the neighborhood trick or treaters, and adds some great curb appeal to my front …
