I’ve been busier than usual these past few weeks, and it seems that life just never slows down. Just when you think you can relax for a moment, something pops up to pull you in a new direction. Fall is definitely a season where schedules fill up fast and, before you know it, the holidays are here! But I am getting WAY ahead of myself. For now, I’m just happy settling into fall and to share with you some no-fuss, Soft & Subtle Foyer Decorating Ideas. ~The following contains affiliate links for your shopping convenience. Should you choose to purchase through them, this blog makes a small com ..read more

One of my favourite ways to welcome fall is by hanging a handmade wreath on my front door. I don’t always have the time – or budget – to scour the stores for craft supplies, so this year I ‘shopped’ my home instead. I wanted the process to be quick and simple, but still make a statement on my front door. I also wanted the option of re-using my stems for other decorating projects in the future. A TALL ORDER! BUT, I think I accomplished what I set out to do with this Lush & Leafy DIY Fall Wreath. It did not require cutting down my stems and this DIY was done without the use of a wreath form ..read more

It’s now September and the weather here in eastern Ontario is starting to get a wee bit chillier. I’ve always preferred the balmy days of summer over fall, but I am ready to embrace the coming autumn with all its colour and cozy comforts. In fact, I’ve already begun to decorate our home using accessories included in My Fall Decor Favourites Round Up (find the full list at the bottom of this post). Over the past few years, I’ve been increasingly drawn to incorporating seasonal elements that integrate into our home’s existing design. Making just a FEW SIMPLE SWAPS are my GO-TO METHOD of transiti ..read more

Where has the summer gone? It seems to have flown right by. We have not been on vacation (yet), having been occupied by various SUMMER DIVERSIONS here at home. I also reached a PERSONAL MILESTONE that I’ve only recently begun to process (somewhat). So as we head into fall, I thought I’d take a moment to catch you all up on what I’ve been up to and to share some of what’s COMING UP ON THE BLOG.  Alrighty folks, LET’S CATCH UP! REACHING A MILESTONE Turning Fifty Earlier this year, this blogger turned FIFTY! Yep, the big five oh. Half a century. Yikes. While I don’t ‘feel’ any different (exc ..read more

There’s nothing as satisfying as a quick home fix! Instant gratification. And yet we often overthink and over-complicate what we can do to improve the way our home looks, feels, and functions. Luckily, there are many simple ways to make the most basic home improvements. The following 13 Easy Home Improvement Projects can be completed in a weekend – some in under an hour – whether you are tackling it solo or with someone else. Let’s get into it! ~The following contains affiliate links for your shopping convenience. Should you choose to purchase through them, this blog makes a small commission ..read more

As I continue to experiment with nature crafts, I wanted to share my latest little project: These DIY BIRCH BARK BOOKMARKS. They were very NEARLY A CRAFT FAIL – almost! But it was a great learning experience and I am happy to PASS ALONG ALL I’VE LEARNED ABOUT USING BIRCH BARK in this week’s tutorial. Ready to dive in?   ~The following contains affiliate links for your shopping convenience. Should you choose to purchase through them, this blog makes a small commission at no extra cost to you. See my disclosure policy here.~   SUPPLIES YOU WILL NEED ●  Birch Bark (if you ha ..read more

As someone who prefers indoor activities, I am always magically – and predictably – drawn outside during the warm and sunny days of summer. There’s just so much to ignite my creativity (despite all those pesky bugs!) Regardless, I love exploring beaches and wooded areas, in large part because of the visual inspiration they hold. Whether I’m stumbling upon fallen pinecones and twigs, rolled up pieces of bark or driftwood with interesting shapes, nature never fails to inspire me. If you, too, are inspired by the creative possibilities found in the great outdoors, you’ll love today’s round-up of ..read more

Nature, with all its texture, colour, and seasonal variation, is an incredible source of visual inspiration. It’s also a unique starting point for gathering up found materials that can be incorporated into your weavings, including handwoven art. So whether you are a long-time weaver or just a beginner, you’ll find – as I did – that weaving with nature is a lot of fun and much easier than it looks.    ~The following contains affiliate links for your shopping convenience. Should you choose to purchase through them, this blog makes a small commission at no extra cost to you. See my dis ..read more

In today’s post, I’m sharing my best effortless faux flower styling tips along with a round-up of faux flowers that look incredibly real! ~The following contains affiliate links for your shopping convenience. Should you choose to purchase through them, this blog makes a small commission at no extra cost to you. See my disclosure policy here.~ EFFORTLESS FAUX FLOWER STYLING TIPS For regular blog readers, you know that I like decorating and crafting with faux florals. While I love purchasing fresh flowers on occasion, when it comes to decorating, frugality is my constant companion! Lucky f ..read more

Today, I’m sharing my favourite decorating ideas for the ‘cookie-cutter’ home (like mine!). Whether you’re moving into a new home or need some fresh inspiration for the space you’re already in, the following are my tried and true ways of taking a ‘basic’ home and turning it into something special. Best of all, none of these tips require expensive renovations. All that’s needed is a little creativity and a few strategic design choices to give your home a bit of a style boost. Ready to dive in? ~The following contains affiliate links for your shopping convenience. Should you choose to purchase ..read more