Decorating the outside of your home can be even more fun than working on the inside, because you know that neighbors and people passing by will be able to enjoy your pretty decorations! When we go out for walks, we often comment on the pretty and unique ways that people decorate their front yards and porches. They just make the walks more pleasant! Get inspired with these 10 Fabulous Fall Front Porch Ideas and give your neighbors something nice to look at! How much you decorate your front porch is totally up to you (and your home’s layout). You can… [Read More]
10 Creative Upcycled Door DIY Projects
Don’t you love upcycle DIY projects? There’s nothing better than taking something old that someone else would consider trash, and turning it into something beautiful and useful! One great example is upcycling old doors! House doors, cupboard doors, doors of all shapes and sizes can continue to be useful for years as headboards, benches, tables, and more! Whether you’ve got an old door left over from a home renovation, or you just found a great one at the thrift store, these 10 Creative Upcycled Door DIY Projects are sure to inspire you! Depending on the door that you have, you may… [Read More]
8 Natural Ways To Make Your Home Smell Amazing
A nice smelling home is a pleasure to be in! You don’t need to buy expensive (and often over powering) spray air fresheners or scented plug-ins to have your home smell nice. There are ways to naturally fill your home with good smells and I’ve collected some ideas for you! Here are 8 natural ways to make your home smell amazing! Many of these ideas use essential oils which are very easy to find. 8 Natural Ways To Make Your Home Smell Amazing Don’t miss a post! Get this blog delivered by email every time I post. Subscribe via email… [Read More]
25 Tasty Frozen Treats
It’s already hot here even though it’s not officially summer yet! So I’ve put together a fabulous collection of frozen treats. Just in time to help cool you (and me) off in the hot months ahead.There’s everything from drinks to desserts! Don’t they all look yummy! 25 Tasty Frozen Treats 1. Rhubarb Sorbet 2. Raspberry Acai Frozen Margarita 3. Frozen Caramel Toffee Ice Cream Sandwiches 4. Frozen Coconut Peach Bites 5. Raspberry Apple Croissants 6. Mango Papaya Smoothie 7. Healthy Klondike Bars 8. Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream 9. Frozen Peanut Butter Banana Bites 10. Oreo Pudding Pops 11…. [Read More]
15 Great DIY Money Saving Household Cleaners
Moving to a greener lifestyle often means giving up some things we have become accustomed to and while that can often be scary, it can also be really amazing if we give it a try. One thing that I first did when I decided to live a greener lifestyle was to get rid of as many chemicals as I could. I started with my cleaning supplies. I was worried that switching to a greener DIY approach would mean my homemade cleaners wouldn’t be as effective as store bought cleaners. I’m happy to report that I was wrong (although I’ve found they… [Read More]
9 Cute Tea Cup Gardens
Turn old teacups into charming mini gardens! Here are a few ideas to get you started. These also make cute gifts! Camp Makery has a wonderful step by step tutorial on how to make these super cute mini teacup gardens. Teacup herb garden by The Brower Bird Stories Teacup planter pots via Go Make Me Succulents planted in a teacup by Kerry Michaels @ About. Com Container Garden Ideas Basil growing in a teacup via Creative Juice Cacti in teacups via Casos de Casa Pansies in teacups via My Place in the Sun Little pond plants in a teacup via… [Read More]
10 Pretty Mother’s Day Gifts Using Jars
Mother’s Day is right around the corner! Skip the stores and try making something this year. Here are 10 Pretty Mother’s Day Gifts Using jars to get you started. Your Mother, Mother-in-law, sister or friend will love these heartfelt gifts! Painted mason jar succulent planter from The Golden Sycamore Mason jar picture frame vase filled with flowers from Home Stories A to Z Put together your own Spa in a Jar like this one from The Gunny Sack A sewing kit in a jar and pincushion from Funkytime DIY Lime and mint foot soak from Tidy Mom Mason jar herb planters… [Read More]
8 Fun Repurposed Rake Projects
What do you do with a rake that you can’t use anymore? One that’s rusty or the handle broke off? Here are a few practical & decorative ways to repurpose old rakes. Remember that you can always spray paint a rake if it looks too old and rusty or if you need a particular color. Here’s the perfect curtain rod for an outdoor space via Better Homes and Gardens. Here’s a pretty rake made into a wreath via Miss Effie’s Diary Use an old rake to hold your kitchen utensils via Recycle Art A rake repurposed to hold necklaces via… [Read More]
