Garden cuttings and vintage finds create spectacular spring tablescape
Simple and inexpensive, these ideas inspire a bold spring tablescape.
CRAFTERNOON: DIY CRAFT PARTY IDEAS FOR CRAFTY FRIENDS
Crafty friends unite Grab some crafty friends and have a party with these fun DIY craft party ideas. More than a decade ago, I met a group of incredible crafters and artists. We called ourselves the Crafty Bitches and frequently got together for dinner and often showed at the same craft fairs. One of the…
ELEGANT YET CREEPY IDEAS FOR GROWN-UP HALLOWEEN DECOR
Grown-up Halloween decor Every year, I find myself drooling over the newest Halloween decor from the frou-frou chains — and then gasping over the prices. In the end, I prefer the simplest Halloween option — vintage dishes and linens and one-of-a-kind handmade items. Here are my ideas for Halloween entertaining this year. A vintage lace…
CREEPY DIY STEAMPUNK DECOR FOR HALLOWEEN
Rusty hardware, broken jewelry and defunct technology make for creepy Halloween DIY skulls If you really want freaky Halloween decorations, you have to try this DIY steampunk decor project. The idea is simple: Glue broken jewelry, buttons, discarded metal items, hardware, etc., to foam skulls and place them under glass or mount them to a…
3 EASY DIY NAPKIN RINGS FOR ANY THEME
Napkin rings are a fun addition to the table and are easy to make.
THANKSGIVING TABLESCAPES FOR A NOSTALGIC, WELCOMING LOOK
Thanksgiving tablescapes Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. I love the traditional food — turkey and cornbread dressing, mashed potatoes, macaroni and cheese, yeast rolls. Hmmm, I’m falling into a carbohydrate coma just thinking about it. But even more than the food — well, OK, tied with the food — is creating inviting Thanksgiving…
HOW TO THROW AN ENCHANTING GROWN-UP WOODLAND PARTY
A grown-up woodland party Woodland themed parties are often designed for children, but we wanted to create a grown-up woodland party. It was a baby shower, but almost all the guests would be adults. We chose this vibe for my daughter and son-in-law’s baby shower. I decorated with deep browns and greens, ferns and moss,…