How To Make Essential Oil Infused Bath Salts
December 14, 2024
By Barbara
Learn how to make fragrant bath salt using a handful of all natural ingredients and a few minutes of time. The perfect gift for all the ladies on your holiday list.
This is where you will find all my favorite crafts and easy DIY projects that anyone can try. Hopefully I will inspire you to try your hand at creating beautiful and useful items for your home.
December 14, 2024
By Barbara
Learn how to make fragrant bath salt using a handful of all natural ingredients and a few minutes of time. The perfect gift for all the ladies on your holiday list.
October 12, 2024
By Barbara
A little glue and Mother Nature’s bounty are all you need to create this stunningly beautiful fall inspired wreath.
July 13, 2024
By Barbara
Don’t toss out dated wood furniture! It’s oh so easy and very economical to transform it with a little spray paint. Yes…that’s right…spray paint!
December 16, 2023
By Barbara
Every Mom could use one of these adorable stockings. This fun easy craft project is the perfect holiday party favor for all the Mom’s in your life.
September 9, 2023
By Barbara
Mother Nature provides the beauty for this project. Find out how quick and easy it is to create this beautiful bouquet of blossoms for your home.
August 26, 2023
By Barbara
No need to use toxic bug sprays to keep pesky bugs at bay. These herbal bug repellant luminaries do the job, look great, and smell fantastic!
April 29, 2023
By Barbara
Learn how to make this cheerful herb container garden. A fun easy project that will add a bright pop of color and whimsical charm to your kitchen.
April 15, 2023
By Barbara
Find out how to easily transform an inexpensive thrift store find into a beautiful and useful item for your home using paint and stamps.
April 1, 2023
By Barbara
Follow the step-by-step instructions to transform a plain, inexpensive Ikea Moppe cabinet into a vintage look apothecary chest of drawers.
March 25, 2023
By Barbara
Do you have loads of corks but you’re not quite sure what to do with all of them? Use them to create this unique accent for your home.
March 18, 2023
By Barbara
Find out how easy it is to transform dated thrift stores vases into a stunning, modern, centerpiece for your dining room table.
December 21, 2022
By Barbara
Learn how easy it is to create these, no cost, adorable bows in just a few minutes, using leftover wrapping supplies. No special skills required.
December 17, 2022
By Barbara
It’s a lot easier and quicker than you imagine it is to make these beautiful and luxurious, designer bows for all your holiday packages.
August 6, 2022
By Barbara
Learn how easy it is to turn an old tired item into a beautiful, functional home decor accent using paint and transfers.
July 9, 2022
By Barbara
Find out how easy it is to make these beautiful lavender wands so you can enjoy lavender’s beautiful fragrance all year long.
February 26, 2022
By Barbara
Who says a tack board has to be ugly? Get organized with this handy DIY project and turn something utilitarian into something pretty.
February 19, 2022
By Barbara
Learn how to turn trash into treasure using chalk & acrylic paints, stamps, and rub on transfers to create a unique one of a kind keepsake.
February 5, 2022
By Barbara
Adding small, simple touches in unexpected places can make a big decor impact. Home decor is all about the little details.
January 29, 2022
By Barbara
It may look complicated but with these simple step-by-step instructions you can easily create this one-of-a-kind, wine bottle art.
January 22, 2022
By Barbara
Step-by-step process using moulded clay and a simple distressing technique to create a beautifully embellished, vintage, not-too-shabby-chic look.
December 20, 2021
By Barbara
Find out how easy it is to create this unique holiday wreath using the bounty from Mother Nature.
December 15, 2021
By Barbara
There’s still plenty of time to make these adorable salt dough Gingerbread man ornaments for your Christmas tree.
December 13, 2021
By Barbara
Read on for step-by-step instructions for how you can easily create these old world style, folk art inspired wooden Christmas ornaments.
December 8, 2021
By Barbara
Learn how easy it is to make these Christmas ornaments. Perfect for all the wine lovers in your life.
November 22, 2021
By Barbara
Find out how simple it is to create something both useful and beautiful for just a few pennies and an enjoyable afternoon of your time.
November 12, 2021
By Barbara
Learn how easy and inexpensive it is to create this lovely textured wreath. It’s the perfect neutral backdrop for a myriad of embellishments.
September 26, 2021
By Barbara
Learn how easy and affordable it is to transform an old, dated piece using decoupage to give it a beautiful, updated new look.
September 8, 2021
By Barbara
Wondering what to do with all those wine bottle corks you’ve been saving? Use them to create a beautiful wine bar inspired backsplash.
August 15, 2021
By Barbara
Recycle empty bottles by turning them into beautiful decor pieces that you can display in your home.
July 20, 2021
By Barbara
First impressions matter. What do guests see when they are waiting for you to answer your front door?
June 22, 2021
By Barbara
Learn how easy it is to update an old piece of wood furniture with chalk paint, giving it a second lease on life that works beautifully with your decor.
December 4, 2020
By Barbara
Learn how to easily dry citrus for use in your favorite simmering potpourris or as a fragrant natural accent in your holiday decor.
November 28, 2020
By Barbara
Learn how to make these rustic, beautifully scented ornaments for your Christmas tree with this quick and easy to make Cinnamon Salt Dough.
November 14, 2020
By Barbara
Update your holiday decor with an inexpensive, easy to make, lovely nature inspired pinecone garland.
November 6, 2020
By Barbara
Learn how easy it is to make your own Vanilla Extract. Great for baking and a wonderful gift for your foodie friends.
October 29, 2020
By Barbara
Learn how easy it is to make “bleached” pinecones without using a drop of bleach.
October 18, 2020
By Barbara
Instead of hiding extra rolls of toilet paper under the sink, use them as a lovely fall decor accent with this extremely easy DIY.
June 26, 2020
By Barbara
Got rope? This easy DIY transforms an unattractive plastic container into a lovely sisal planter.
May 13, 2020
By Barbara
Got Nuts? You can easily make this adorable squirrel picnic table in an afternoon. Then sit back to enjoy watching the critters that visit your backyard for a tasty little treat.
April 30, 2020
By Barbara
Adding interest to your home is as easy as adding simple architectural details. Find out how easy it is to install a custom coat rack in your home for some instant architectural charm.
March 31, 2020
By Barbara
Are you stuck at home looking for a fun, easy craft project? Check out this affordable DIY project to easily transform old plastic Easter eggs into beautiful accents for your Easter decor.
March 1, 2020
By Barbara
Learn how to easily make this spring inspired wreath for your front door. A grapevine wreath adorned with a simple bow and fronds of airy greenery will greet visitors all season long.
February 18, 2020
By Barbara
Adding beautiful decor to your home doesn’t have to break the bank. Finding and transforming thrift store treasures is easy if you know what to look for.
December 26, 2019
By Barbara
Christmas may be over but there is still time for this last minute holiday gift that everyone will enjoy! It checks all the boxes. Easy ✔️ Thoughtful ✔️ Unique ✔️ Delicious ✔️ Got butter?
December 17, 2019
By Barbara
Adding a cloth napkin with a pretty napkin ring immediately elevates your table and gives it festive look. Make your guests feel special by adding this easy to make napkin ring at each placesetting.
December 13, 2019
By Barbara
You don’t need tons of Christmas decorations to get your house into the Christmas spirit! A few yards of fabric can transform the look of a piece of furniture and easily get your home into holiday mode!
December 1, 2019
By Barbara
Ditch the chemical laden scented air fresheners. You can easily make this simmering potpourri with just a few simple ingredients from your garden and a quick trip to the grocery store. Not only will it make your house smell amazing, but it makes a wonderful hostess gift during the holidays.
November 21, 2019
By Barbara
You can create these beautiful, nature inspired napkin rings for your Thanksgiving table in under an hour.
November 17, 2019
By Barbara
Have you thought about chalk painting a piece of furniture but you were unsure of how to tackle the project? Read on for step by step instructions on how to transform a dated piece of furniture and give it a totally new updated look.
November 1, 2019
By Barbara
Learn how to refinish wood furniture the right way to achieve a professional looking finish and give dated furniture an updated look.
September 22, 2019
By Barbara
An elegant fall wreath you can easily create using the bounty of mother nature.
September 11, 2019
By Barbara
Transitioning your decor from summer to early fall doesn’t have to be hard. With an investment of only a few minutes of time and a few inexpensive supplies you can easily create this autumn inspired candle holder.
September 9, 2019
By Barbara
Add a touch of autumn to your table with these easy to make acorn napkin rings.
September 3, 2019
By Barbara
Looking for something a little different for your front door? Something with a relaxed fall vibe without orange pumpkins? All it takes are a few inexpensive supplies and an afternoon of your time to create this unique fall inspired wreath.
August 18, 2019
By Barbara
Creating a stunning, organic, sculptural art piece is easy to do! If you have access to driftwood and a hot glue gun with loads of glue sticks, you can easily create this spectacular sculptural piece for your home.
June 28, 2019
By Barbara
Is your home filled with dated wood furniture? Not the cool vintage stuff, but with dated 80’s yellow oak or knotty pine? Do your dining room chairs look anything like this? Have you been thinking about painting them but not sure how to do it to get the best results? Read on for step by step tips to get a professional finish.
January 27, 2019
By Barbara
Want to learn how you can get a roaring fire going with 2 fire starters and 1 match in under 5 minutes, guaranteed? This may very well be the single most useful, easy, although ugly, DIY project you will ever make.
January 24, 2019
By Barbara
When you want to set a beautiful table with a coastal theme try this simple DIY project that will bring the beach to you! No fancy equipment or supplies are needed to make these darling napkin rings.
January 24, 2019
By Barbara
Living in northern California we are blessed with beautiful weather for 8 to 9 months of the year, so we…
January 22, 2019
By Barbara
It never ceases to amaze me how a can of spray paint can transform a dated, tired item into something beautiful. So take a look around. I’m betting you have at least one item that you can transform with some spray paint.
January 6, 2019
By Barbara
What to do with these beauties? When you stumble on nature’s bounty, literally right at your feet, turn them into a beautiful accent for your home…