I prefer a simply decorated tree – some white lights, sentimental ornaments, and a few homemade decorations such as dried orange slices and cranberry garlands. Thankfully, making these kinds of homemade Christmas decorations is very inexpensive and pretty simple to do. Let me show you How to Make a Simple Cranberry Garland! Looking for even... Continue Reading →
Custom salt dough ornaments are very easy to make at home, and chances are you already have all the supplies you need in your kitchen cupboards. Once you bake the ornaments, you can paint them or accessorize them however you like. Lets learn How to Make Easy Salt Dough Ornaments! Use the ornaments as fun gift... Continue Reading →
Our little farmhouse is looking quite festive dressing in all of its Christmas attire! I immensely enjoy how our home looks at this time of year. Stockings, twinkle lights, candles, cinnamon sticks, cranberries, and garlands all work together to create a cozy environment like no other. So much of what I like to decorate with... Continue Reading →
How to keep bread fresh can be a challenge. A bread container for storing homemade bread is as easy as making a DIY linen bread bag. This simple linen bag will keep homemade bread fresh for days! Let me show you exactly how to make a reusable bread bag. How This Bag Keeps Bread Fresh... Continue Reading →
Learn how to make beeswax wraps that are a perfect, eco-friendly way to store and transport food. These wraps are great for sandwiches, covering dishes, wrapping up loaves of bread, and much more. Say "goodbye" to plastic wrap! Beeswax wraps are a great alternative. Use them to cover a plate or bowl that doesn’t have... Continue Reading →
I stopped burning most candles once I discovered how toxic they can be to our health. They are filled with artificial fragrances and the wicks tend to be full of harsh chemicals. All of that is burned and then spread throughout the air in our homes. Yeah...that'll be a no "thank you" for me! Beeswax... Continue Reading →
The bleak winter season makes me crave all things cozy and inviting, including fragrances. While I enjoy filling my home with festive scents, I don't love the toxic ingredients found within air fresheners and candles. It's so easy to light Christmas candles and achieve that comfortable vibe, but did you know that synthetic fragrances are... Continue Reading →
It was time to do something new to this fun, rectangle shaped pillow that rests on our bed. I found a lovely (and very farmhousey) fabric at my local craft store. It's perfect for a new pillow cover! I often get the urge to spruce up various items that have been in our home for... Continue Reading →
Drop cloth is one of my favorite fabrics to work with for a few reasons...It is durable, very accessible, and best of all...it is so inexpensive! I get a 9'x12' canvas drop cloth for $13 at my local hardware store. I am a huge fan of sprucing up my home with handmade items, so I... Continue Reading →
You don't have to be a master seamstress in order to sew a few items for your home! Check out a few of these simple sewing projects: How to Sew Cafe Curtains, DIY Bunting Garland, DIY How to Sew A Half Apron, How to Sew a Button, and more! Quick and easy sewing projects are... Continue Reading →