Whenever I start getting spring fever, I get the urge to grow flowers. I always start out with the best green-thumb intentions: seeds—check. Water pot—check. Adorable pot to grow things in—check, check, check. Somehow, things always get in the way, and I forget about the poor little guys until it’s too late. This year, my […]
There’s nothing quite as exciting, daunting, or satisfying as filling a gaping blank space on your walls. Still, selecting your artwork can prompt some anxious questions. Will you use family photos, classic prints, or new age paintings? Maybe an ironic thrift store find or some DIY canvas art? Don’t feel baffled by these art mediums. […]
It’s getting to be that time of year again…school is almost in session! Do you know anyone that’s off to college this year? Whether it’s your child, niece nephew, or family friend, you’ll definitely want to check out these 18 DIY Dorm Decor Ideas. These crochet afghan patterns will make the best send off gifts […]
It’s a Pom Pom Party! By now you’ve probably seen a wellspring of pom pom and tassel projects as you’ve perused Pinterest, AllFreeCrochet, and FaveCrafts, among other crafty websites. Pom pom crafts are just plain adorable, which is why our friends at the Craft Yarn Council are throwing a #PomPomParty! Celebrate pom poms and tassels […]
Whenever I start getting spring fever, I get the urge to grow flowers. I always start out with the best green-thumb intentions: seeds—check. Water pot—check. Adorable pot to grow things in—check, check, check. Somehow, things always get in the way, and I forget about the poor little guys until it’s too late. This year, my […]
Do you have a lamp that needs a new look and a stash of yarn that you love and would like to incorporate into a new decorative element in your home? Well, here is a super easy project that you can make with just these two elements. For this project you will want a lampshade […]
It’s the time of year again to make sure the flag is waving on your front porch and to stock up on sparklers. If you want to spend a little less this summer by having a homemade holiday celebration, try these 24 Fourth of July free crochet patterns. Put out some red, white, and blue […]
Know an incoming college freshman? Give her a knitted gift she’ll cherish for years. She’ll love displaying any one of these easy knitting patterns in her new dorm room. Creative Knit Blanket Patterns One of the best ways to make a dorm room feel like home is with a knit blanket pattern. Knit blanket patterns […]
Happy May 1st…but more importantly, happy grilling season! That’s right. It seems like spring is finally here to stay, and that means outdoor cooking and barbequing is a go! There are so many reasons to love grilling. First of all – almost anything be grilled. One of my personal favorites is asparagus with a little […]
Every year like clockwork, I get the home improvement itch around mid-March. There’s something about the promise of spring that gets my creative juices flowing and puts me in the mood to decorate. I come from a family of DIY-ers, so I’ve always taken pride in seeing a project through from start to finish. Whether […]
