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Simple, winter themed decor. (Using what you already have, of course.)

January 4, 2018 18 Comments

I’ve previously shared some of my tricks and tips for organizing my Christmas decor  (hint: store it by color!) But just because I have un-decorated Christmas does not mean that I am ready to start dragging out the Valentine’s decor or spring anything.  It’s still winter, people! So how do I decorate with a winter […]

Filed Under: apothecary jars, cheap and easy, Crafts, decor, epsom salt, Sticks, winter

Using Epsom Salt in your Christmas Decorating.

December 11, 2012 10 Comments

Epsom salt…  Isn’t that what people soak sore feet in? I wouldn’t know.  I only use it for crafts and decorating. Epsom salt is a fabulous, frosty looking salt crystal.  You can pick it up at any drug store or grocery store in the health/pharmacy section.  I use it a lot during the winter.  It looks […]

Filed Under: apothecary jars, Bargain, Centerpiece, cheap and easy, Christmas, craft time, Crafts, epsom salt, floral design, Sticks, Tables & Decor, winter

Halloween decor from the produce section…

October 17, 2012 8 Comments

…and I’m not talking pumpkins.  Garlic.  It keeps vampires away, right?  So you’re definitely going to want to have some around. I used this same little garlic/decor trick last year, and I wanted to do it again.  However, this year I knew I needed to glue the spiders to the garlic to ensure they stayed where […]

Filed Under: apothecary jars, Bargain, cheap and easy, Crafts, decor, Halloween, UseWhatchaGot

A handy reminder about silica gel packets…

September 24, 2012 Leave a Comment

Using silica gel is a great way to preserve and protect your seasonal decor, especially items left in apothecary jars.

Filed Under: apothecary jars, Autumn, Crafts, Fall, Let me help you, Tip of the Day, Tips & Tricks

Easy summer decor with sea shells.

July 17, 2012 6 Comments

I loves me some sticks for fall and winter.   Sea shells are my summer version of sticks.  There is no easier way to bring a bit of the seaside to your home than just to dump a few shells around the house!   (Yes, I said dump some shells… quite the home designer lingo, […]

Filed Under: apothecary jars, cheap and easy, Crafts, shells, summer

Black sticks & silver mini-pumpkins… mmm mmm good!

October 25, 2011 12 Comments

Yes, yes, more pumpkins… Does it make a different that these are little guys and not from the Dollar Store…?  No? These guys started out as little orange fakers. I sprayed them with Krylon’s silver metallic paint, then took a black Sharpie to add a little contrast to the stems. Then they just got dumped […]

Filed Under: apothecary jars, cheap and easy, Crafts, decor, Halloween, Pumpkins, spray paint, Sticks

More Halloweenishness: a Dollar Store entry way.

October 17, 2011 20 Comments

There is a mirrored wall in our entry-way.  Me no likey.  However, Handsome Hubby won’t let me take them down or cover them.  It can be a challenge to decorate because everything is reflected and can look too busy. So in getting ready for Halloween, I chose to use light colors and a lot of […]

Filed Under: apothecary jars, cheap and easy, Crafts, decor, glitter, Halloween, spray paint Tagged With: Glitter

Using garlic in your Halloween decor – keep your pantry stocked AND keep vampires away.

October 14, 2011 32 Comments

Garlic was on my shopping list.  While shopping I noticed it was on sale, 3 for $1.  We love garlic and use it a lot. You know who doesn’t like garlic?  Vampires. So I stocked up and incorporated it into my Halloween decor. I had an apothecary jar that was holding big cinnamon sticks. I took […]

Filed Under: apothecary jars, Autumn, Bargain, cheap and easy, Crafts, decor, Fall, Halloween, UseWhatchaGot

Silica Gel – you only need to follow half of the directions. (Just ignore the other half.)

August 18, 2011 55 Comments

You know when you buy a new pair of shoes or a handbag?  The little silica gel packets that come in there to absorb moisture?  You need only follow half of the instructions. Pin It For sure you shouldn’t eat the stuff… but don’t throw it away either! I very briefly mentioned this tip at […]

Filed Under: apothecary jars, cheap and easy, Crafts, Let me help you, Tip of the Day, Tips & Tricks

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