A few weeks ago I bought some cool paper napkins on a trip to Roger’s Gardens in Newport Beach, CA. I used them to make invitations to our Mother’s Day Brunch, and in keeping with that theme and color palette, I decided to make some DIY candle holders using the same napkins and Mod Podge. This […]
A beachy bookcase makeover.
I have been wanting to replace the little secretary desk by our front door for a long time. I knew I probably wanted a book case and had my eye out for one that was just the right size. Ding-ding-ding! We have a winner! I love how this beachy bookcase makeover turned out! Last […]
Want to spend more time outside…? Is your patio ready?
I am so ready for warm weather and spending time outside! How about you? We are in Southern California and we use our patio a lot, and truth be told, it’s lookin’ a bit tired. A few fun pieces could brighten it right up. One only needs to spend a few minutes on Pinterest to […]
Easy summer decor with sea shells.
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, […]
The land of the free BECAUSE of the brave. (More patriotic artwork)
This is one of my favorite patriotic projects! The saying is SO true, and it’s a great reminder of all that our brave men and women have done for this country. This easy DIY artwork project can be done in just an afternoon.
DIY Patriotic Flag Artwork in about an hour.
I love this country. I love quick art projects. I love spray paint. I dropped the ball as far as getting my patriotic decor up last month, so I am hustling to get some up in a day. This “Old Glory” flag sign was created in less than an hour using scrap wood and some […]
Upcycled: Patriotic Jars
I shared this simple craft on Mom It Forward earlier this week. So quick and easy to create! (And fairly disposable too!) Add some patriotic flair to your decor by upcycling a few glass jars with some red, white and blue. Everyone has glass jars around the house. Create some patriotic vases, or how about just […]
Summer inspiration.
While I’m in Atlanta at The Haven Conference, I thought I’d do a little recap of some previous summer posts. Have you checked out my post on turning an old washing machine drum into a fire pit? Perfect for camping or the beach. How about making your own Pottery Barn inspired shell candles? And did […]
Seaside decor made from Salt Dough
As we head into a new summer, I thought I’d do a quick recap of some of the projects I made last summer. Specifically, those I made from a basic salt dough. I made dough starfish…. Click HERE for the tutorial …and a wacky, free-form piece of “coral”…. See how I made this HERE … […]
I’m featured today!
Happy Sunday everyone. I’m so excited! Summer is rapidly approaching and my Pottery Barn inspired sea-shell candles are being featured on Knock Off Decor today. Please click HERE to drop on by and check it out.