Nothing can enhance a home’s curb appeal more quickly than a colorful container garden, and I especially love to add character to our front porch with hanging baskets. Pre-planted hanging baskets can be very affordable, but the problem with many of them is that they lack pizzazz. Today I’m sharing a super quick, super easy [...]
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May 14, 2013
May 10, 2013
Container Gardening Tips + Duluth Trading Co. Giveaway
Summer months are upon us, which means it’s time to don warm-weather duds and head outside. Without a doubt, my favorite way to kick off the summer season is by filling outdoor spaces with plenty of seasonal color, and container gardening is the perfect way to do so. Purchasing flowers and planting them with my [...]
May 2, 2013
Chic Tiled Herb Garden
Turn a pre-made wood planter into something special with chic mosaic tile to grow anything from herbs to seasonal flowers. PS contributor Megan from The Homes I Have Made is here today to show us exactly how this DIY outdoor planter is done! These would make marvelous gifts for teachers, moms, friends and more! Hello [...]
April 24, 2013
5 Budget Home Decorating Tips
Have the decorating itch but not a boundless budget for beautifying your space? Today I am sharing a few home decorating tips that will help you utilize what you already own to achieve the looks you love, all while sticking to even a tight budget. Hopefully you’ll be inspired to see the latent potential in the items [...]
April 17, 2013
Quick-and-Easy DIY Table Runner
Think a gorgeous new table runner is beyond the scope of your sewing skills? Think again! Today I’m going to show you how to stitch a table runner any home decorator would be proud of, and it only requires four lines of stitching and 15 minutes or so of time! Featuring gorgeous new fabric from [...]
April 16, 2013
DIY Soda Can Garden Labels with Michaels #Relove
With Earth Day just around the corner and spring in full swing, now is the perfect time to think about planting a garden to enjoy throughout the warm months. Today’s green craft, inspired by the Michaels ReLove campaign, is a great way to reuse something that would otherwise be discarded–empty soda cans–by turning them into [...]
April 12, 2013
Fabric-Decoupaged Clay Pots
Do you have some clay pots that have seen better days? Update them with your favorite fabric and some Outdoor Mod Podge! This is the perfect spring craft to complete this weekend, and it would make a terrific gift for any occasion under the sun: Mothers’ Day, teacher appreciation, or even housewarming. Let me show [...]
April 11, 2013
DIY Watercolor Bubble Necklace
Looking for a fun accessory to punch up your spring wardrobe? Look no further than this gorgeous DIY necklace idea shared today by PS contributor Janel from NellieBellie! Supplies: Sculpey clay Acrylic paint in multiple colors gold chain gold jewelry rings (for attaching discs to chain)
April 4, 2013
Painted Outdoor Canvas Floor Cloth
Make a striking painted canvas floor cloth for your outdoor space with a bit of paint and a drop cloth. What a simple, stunning alternative to a pricier outdoor rug! PS Contributor Megan from The Homes I Have Made is here today to show you exactly how it’s done. Hello PS Readers! It’s Megan, from The [...]
April 3, 2013
DIY Office Chair Slipcover
Transform an unsightly office chair into something with panache with a custom-fit DIY slipcover! If you have never attempted a slipcover project of any sort, this is a great way to get your feet wet with the process. Let me show you how it’s done! When I completed my sewing room/home office last year, I [...]
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