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 […]
Using Epsom Salt in your Christmas Decorating.
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 […]
Halloween decor from the produce section…
…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 […]
A handy reminder about silica gel packets…
Using silica gel is a great way to preserve and protect your seasonal decor, especially items left in apothecary jars.
Easy summer decor with sea shells.
I loves me some sticks for fall and winter. Â Sea shells are my summer version of sticks. Â 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! Â (Yes, I said dump some shells… quite the home designer lingo, […]
Black sticks & silver mini-pumpkins… mmm mmm good!
Yes, yes, more pumpkins… Does it make a different that these are little guys and not from the Dollar Store…? Â 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 […]
More Halloweenishness: a Dollar Store entry way.
There is a mirrored wall in our entry-way. Â Me no likey. Â However, Handsome Hubby won’t let me take them down or cover them. Â 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 […]
Using garlic in your Halloween decor – keep your pantry stocked AND keep vampires away.
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 […]
Silica Gel – you only need to follow half of the directions. (Just ignore the other half.)
You know when you buy a new pair of shoes or a handbag? Â The little silica gel packets that come in there to absorb moisture? Â 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 […]