Inspiration to Make Every House a Fashionably Elegant Home
Did you know that artichokes are actually flowers? Artichokes, considered a gourmet vegetable due to the delicate flavor of the ball-like flowerheads, are picked and eaten before they have a chance to bloom. Continue reading “Rose, Lily and Artichoke Centerpiece – Step by Step DIY Guide”
Recently, I put together a floral centerpiece for my One Room Challenge Reveal HERE using roses, greenery, eucalyptus leaves and floral foam. Continue reading “How to Make a Rose and Eucalyptus Floral Arrangement Step by Step Guide”
This adorable puppy bouquet is a perfect Valentine’s Day gift for an animal lover or anyone near and dear to your heart. Parents, spouses, significant others, siblings, friends, or kids will love and appreciate this cute floral arrangement. Continue reading “How To Make a Valentine Day Puppy Bouquet Step by Step Guide”
A couple times over the holidays, I used spray paint on a few household items… but truth be told..I wasn’t happy with the finish and the runny texture of the paint. Needless to say I was a little apprehensive to take on another project using spray paint. Continue reading “Using Chalky Finish Spray Paint – An Honest Review”
I often get asked about the ribbon methods I use to decorate my Christmas trees. Each year, I try something new. A few years ago, I decorated our fraser fir using a criss cross pattern. I used 2 ribbons, a burgundy velvet ribbon on top of a wider, gold ribbon. I attached red magnolia flowers at each intersection. For the tree topper, I made a large bow using the same two ribbons. Continue reading “How to Decorate a Christmas Tree with Ribbon Using Different Methods”
We’ve all seen the infamous farmhouse style magnolia wreaths made popular by Chip and Joanna Gaines from HGTV’s Fixer Upper. They are hard to miss because they are everywhere!!! Continue reading “How to Make a Eucalyptus Wreath with Burlap Ribbon”
Anyone else grow and love hydrangeas as much as I do, and would love to have them around the house all year long? We’re in luck, drying hydrangeas is the answer. Continue reading “How to Dry Hydrangeas”
Have you noticed all the velvet pumpkins in the stores this season? They are beautiful and a perfect Fall decor accessory for the home. But have you also noticed the price tags? Continue reading “How to Make Velvet Pumpkins Step by Step Guide”
I’m back again to talk about milk paint. I really love this stuff! I have posted a couple articles about using milk paint (HERE) to give ordinary household items a farmhouse chic or a modern update (HERE). Continue reading “Updating Furniture Using Milk Paint”
Milk Paint is awesome! This decorating tool has fast become a favorite of mine. If you’re following my blog, you read my recent post on using milk paint to update items around the house (HERE). In this prior post, I painted a pair of candlesticks, from black to white. Continue reading “Using Milk Paint to Paint Books and a Vase”
Milk Paint has been around for a long time, but why are we hearing more about it these days? Milk paint gives furniture an aged and antique look that you don’t get from latex paint. It is also easy to distress. Many people are painting old pieces of furniture with milk paint, giving it a modern, and aged rustic appearance. Continue reading “How to Use Milk Paint to Update Decor”
If you love fresh flowers as much as I do, you must wonder what is the secret to creating a gorgeous arrangement? The easy part is finding beautiful flowers and a favorite vase, but then trying to arrange the flowers, they flop everywhere! Continue reading “How to Create a Beautiful Flower Arrangement like a Professional Step by Step Guide”
Reuse..reuse…reuse. Why replace when you can reuse an old piece of furniture to bring it up to date. Everywhere you look, there are articles and information about repurposing, recycling, and reusing. Continue reading “How to Paint Furniture Step by Step Guide”
