After the festivities of the holidays have come and gone and the decorations have been packed away, outfit your mantel for the winter season. With rich gold tones juxtaposed against crisp white and preppy navy, these winter mantel decorations are some that will last the whole winter through! Each year, it is our tradition to…
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Positively Splendid’s Top 12 of 2012
This time of year, I am always thankful for the way my blog serves as a little time capsule of sorts, allowing me to take a walk down memory lane to remember my favorite (and no so favorite!) creative projects from the last twelve months. 2012 was a bustling year here at Positively Splendid, with…
Classic Cuffed Christmas Stocking Pattern
Add style to your holiday decor this year by creating custom Christmas stockings with my Classic Cuffed Christmas Stocking pattern. Using your favorite fabrics, a full set of these Christmas stockings can easily be completed in a weekend or less. Let me show you how! I shared last week about this year’s Christmas mantel display,…
DIY Sunburst Mirror
Inspired by the gorgeous sunburst mirrors I’ve been admiring in my favorite shelter magazines and catalogs, I made a DIY mirror of my own for less than $30 using a ceiling medallion and humble foam board. Let me show you how to make a DIY sunburst mirror of your own to add pizzazz to your…
Red, Gold & Lime Christmas Mantel
One of the first places I decorate in my home each holiday season is my mantel, as I really use this space to set the tone for the rest of my holiday decor. This year, I opted to use a red, lime green and gold color scheme for my mantel display, incorporating a number of…
Indian Corn Wreath (Fall Wreath Tutorial)
After finishing up my outdoor fall decor last week, I knew I wanted to craft a new wreath for the space, as well. There is something about a new wreath that makes me feel like I’m adding a smile to my front door! Indian corn is such a vibrant, natural display of fall color at its…
Creative Outdoor Fall Decor
To say that I love fall is putting is mildly. I don’t just love it. I adore it. And there are few ways I love to outfit my home in fall style more than by making an autumnal statement on our front porch. With just a few simple, inexpensive items, I can completely transform the…
Felt Poppy Tutorial (Easy Felt Flowers)
It’s nice to have a go-to flower tutorial for embellishing all sorts of things, from home decor items and wearable accessories to gift wrapping and more. Today’s tutorial for easy handmade felt poppies is one I recently came up with to accent the desk lamp shade in my sewing room and home office, and these…
Luggage Tag Labels
If you’re looking for ways to tame the clutter before the holiday craziness ensues, Megan from The Homes I Have Made is here today with a terrific tutorial and some fantastic printables. Take it away, Megan! *** Happy Fall, PS Readers! I am really excited to be back with another fun tutorial…this time, we are…
Decoupaged Lace Pumpkins
Oh, how I love Halloween! Outfitting my home in spooky fashion is something I look forward to all year long!This year, I am going with a vintage theme for my Halloween decor, incorporating an abundance of black lace with a few kicks of antique gold. The project I’m sharing today–Decoupaged Lace Pumpkins–is one that can…