my practical journal
For my mantel this year I used the following: Paper Mache Deer Fresh Greenery Faux Florals Pine Cones Vintage Silver Pieces Hymnal Banner I love the traditional colors of Christmas. The reds and greens just say Merry to me. One thing I tried this year was to add a little lime green and blue sparkle to the mantel. Two colors that I … [Read more...]
A Wintery White Wreath You will need: Vines, Twigs from your yard Florist Wire Dried Leaves A Sharpie Flat White Spray Paint Seed Pods I gathered my vines and twigs and removed all the leaves. My grandsons picked up fallen leaves and I placed them between the pages of a magazine until they were dry. I wrapped the vines in … [Read more...]
Just in case you still need a little something on the table. I put together a few things that I've used at Thanksgiving and Christmas on my table. A pretty table does not have to cost a fortune. Decorating with nature is inexpensive and beautiful. I used a book page flower, coffee beans and dried hydrangeas for … [Read more...]
On Monday, I baked my pinecones and on Tuesday I added some sugar and silver spice (post coming soon). Last night I dressed them up! Here's what I used: Drill / with drill bit Eye Hooks Awesome pinecones I used a drill bit that was the same diameter as the threaded area on the hook. Pre-drill the end of the pinecone, about … [Read more...]
Come on in, and welcome to the wordless home tour from pictures that I haven't posted. Thanks for visiting! Sharing at: The Inspired Room DIY by Design Dittle Dattle … [Read more...]
Did you wonder, where that white container on my door came from.. I took this metal hanging planter from this: To this: Thanks to Krylon Dual Paint + Primer . I used a sanding block to distress it a little, I just can't handle perfect (at least not in this case). Love the white on the dark front door! While I had the paint out I … [Read more...]
I bought two poinsettias from Walmart last week. Then I came up with the idea of using them at the front door, so I went back for two more. I was pleasantly surprised to find them for 50% off, I got four. Now I have a total of six :) Right Side of entrance. Left Side I'm glad all my plants have filled in. The green looks so good with … [Read more...]
It doesn't take much to make a pretty arrangement. Are you getting ready for Christmas? It seems like time really flies this time of the year! I had all the ingredients, except the candles. I have found that growing asparagus ferns and ivy comes in really handy. I love that my knock out roses are still blooming too! Goodwill Dessert … [Read more...]
Setting a Natural Thanksgiving Table Sometimes you don't have to look very far or even leave your house to add that "little extra" to your dining table. I thought about spray painting these acorns, but how could I...with those beautiful natural colors. Save your corks, there's so many things you can do with them. You can always find a … [Read more...]
One simple natural element, oh the possibilities! The idea started with a magazine copy cat challenge. More about that at the end. Spring And I thought, why stop there. I wanted to show how you can reuse the nest for each season. Summer By combining the starfish, nest and white dishes, you have a summer look. Same place card (a … [Read more...]
