When I realized how much it would be to buy a mirror big enough for our mantel (around $100!) the multi-paned mirror we had stored in a shed started to look better and better! It's a ...»

This 10-minute DIY project helped me be able to post the weekly menu at our house and get out of answering the daily "what's for dinner?" question! ...»

Having read past blogger challenges, I am so thrilled to be participating in the current DIY Blogger Challenge sponsored by Wayfair.com and their supporting sponsor, Hometalk.com! ...»

I'm a spring cleaner-upper (vs. a fall one...) for a number of reasons: 1) In the fall I'm usually too busy with preserving the harvest to attempt any clean up; 2) most plants survive ...»

Over my gardening years plants have come and gone, but a few have proven themselves for the long-haul and get planted in every garden I've had. They include evergreens, flowering shrubs, ...»

I transformed an amateur not-so-lovely painting I found at a thrift store for $1.99 into beautiful - and meaningful - art that's perfect on our mantel. I wasn't sure about it at.all. and I surprised myself at how much I love the end result!

Quick and easy, these pom pom flowers on a colorful table runner are a fun way to brighten your home in the doldrums of winter! I can't help but smile when I walk by them..

I love how this $1.99 thrift store jar turned out! But I love more the fun comments I got on this transformation that pointed out something I didn't even think about...

It's great to look back and see some fun DIY projects completed! Here are the cream of the crop from my blog:

Our mantel this year includes my mercury glass collection and lights with added greenery, white candles and a DIY Anthropologie-inspired wool pom pom wreath and garland. It's calming yet ...»