DIY Decor

10 Ways to Add Encouragement to Your Home

March 26, 2013
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The following post is from Lisa of The Pennington Point: Some days I just need a little extra encouragement.  From dieting to raising kids to being hurt by a friend, a simple reminder of what is really important can make all the difference in my day. I used to write notes to myself and stick [...]

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5 Fun Ways to Display Collections

March 11, 2013
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The following post is from Lisa of The Pennington Point: I’ve been setting out all of my spring decor and redoing my shelves and surfaces. One of the things I love about changing things around is pulling together collections. Sometimes we have a purposeful collection like vintage dolls or souvenir spoons. But often I will [...]

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4 Ways to Display Children’s Artwork

February 26, 2013
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The following post is from Lindsey M. Roberts, a design & décor writer: Fresh flowers and verdant plants give a home life, but so does children’s art with all of its beautiful, perfect imperfections. But we all know how much artwork kids bring home from school, camp, and friends’ homes; not to mention the artwork [...]

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Say Goodbye to Tangled Necklaces with a DIY Jewelry Rack

February 20, 2013
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The following post is from Janel of Life with Lucie and Ella.: For our 5th wedding anniversary, my husband surprised me with a beautiful wooden jewelry box. Although it is spacious as far as jewelry boxes go, it can no longer contain my steadily growing collection of necklaces. They just end in a tangled mess [...]

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DIY Rolled Felt Flower Wreath for Valentine’s Day

February 7, 2013
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The following post is from Janel of Life with Lucie and Ella.: Earlier this week, Myra shared 9 DIY Valentine’s Day wreaths. Today I’ve got one more for you to add to your list! Since the “Valentine’s Day” season is so short, I don’t want to spend a lot of money for decor that won’t [...]

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DIY Valentine’s Day Wreaths

February 5, 2013
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Decorating with a fun, whimsical wreath is a fast and easy way to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Whether you like over-the-top fancy and layered designs or simple and clean, wreaths are a great do-it-yourself project because they can be made from just about anything you can imagine. The blogosphere is hopping with a lot different of [...]

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Using Games for Your February Decor

January 28, 2013
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The following post is from Lisa of The Pennington Point: I love Valentine’s Day.  I love playing games with my family.  Why not combine the two and have a Festive, Fun February?! (hey, I should be a poet) This year I am using games to decorate for the Valentine season.  And the best part is [...]

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Make a Statement with DIY Mantel Words

January 24, 2013
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The following post is from Janel of Life with Lucie and Ella.: Dressing up your mantel a few times a year is an easy and creative way to change up your decor and celebrate each season. If you browse different mantels online, you’ll notice that oftentimes people incorporate words into the decor. Sometimes it is [...]

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