We all know what makes a first communion so special for us, our children, our family and our parish. There is obvious deep meaning behind this memorable childhood event. The very purpose of this right of passage for our young loved ones in our church is represented in the act of receiving the Eucharist. But […]
Whether you are a new homeowner, or well-versed in the care and maintenance of your own home, finding yourself with limited outdoor space will almost always make you give pause. Lofty dreams of spending the weekends caring for your yard and gardens, and entertaining by a pool in the evenings may seem like a pipe […]
When you’re looking to decorate the walls of your home, one dramatic decor item that comes to mind is large wall clocks. They are an easy yet stylish way to decorate your living space. There is a tradition when it comes to decorating with large wall clocks in your home. It is truly part of […]
There’s nothing like pictures to give a warm, personal touch to any space. However, if you have too many photos hanging on your wall and you are growing tired of them, think of something to give it a fresh, new look. Virtually anything framed can look good when hung properly. When making collages that will […]
Remember all those pretty Mollie Flowers I was crocheting a while back? Well, this adorable little clutch is what I made with them! I was inspired by the Pouf Purse design by April Garwood, which was featured in an issue of Crochet Today!. The pattern is so feminine and pretty. Here you can see bits […]
There’s honestly nothing better than swinging open your coat closet and being welcomed by these happy little hangers. Don’t let their simplicity fool you. These things make a real statement, and they’d make an incredibly thoughtful housewarming gift too. Ready to make your own? Let’s do it! What You’ll Need Wooden hangers Alphabet stencil (make […]
When the cold really rolls in and temperatures take a nosedive, warm feet go from a luxury to an absolute necessity. And why not make them adorable while you’re at it? These little felt heart socks are the perfect cold-weather project. Quick to make, sweet to look at, and your feet will be oh so […]
Earlier this week I showed you how I made painted storage boxes with DIY: Painted Storage Box Tutorial as inspired by this project at Centsational Girl. As promised, here is the bright, fun version I also made using that tutorial. I got the inspiration to create this neon look from this pin on Pinterest. Wanna […]
A few of you (ahem… Caleisha and Stephanie) noticed a sneak peak of this little holiday decoration over on Instagram recently. I got the idea for this DIY from this adorable mini mitten garland at Anthropologie last year. I wanted to create my own, but on a larger scale. Ready to make some warm and […]
You might remember these adorable handmade Christmas ornaments my mom sent to me last year. This Christmas I wanted to try my hand at making a few of my own. I was inspired by these baubly beauties over at Meream’s creative blog, Bored and Crafty, and knew that bright, punchy jewel tones were the way […]