Love the look of knit but don’t have the skills? Old sweaters are super cozy and easy to cut and sew! Warm-up a pot or planter with a slip cover quickly and easily crafted with an old or thrifted cable knit texture. Great for the cooling weather ahead and those plants you will soon bring...

Love collecting prints but running out of ways to display them? Or have print with an awkward size and having a hard time finding a the right frame size? This simple wooden slat hanging frame can be customized to any size needed and is rather simple to make. They are also relatively inexpensive needing few supplies...

Do you love the look and feel of an authentically natural Christmas tree? I do. There are so many components of nature that are quite beautiful and festive and that can create lovely au natural seasonal décor. Whole dried oranges are one such natural ingredient that replicates shiny ball ornaments in size and shape but...

Looking for a way to decrease the crazy this Christmas? Nature-centered surroundings tend to help me do that. There’s a very simple way to bring nature into your home and Christmas décor this season, helping you re-focus and ground yourself in the beautiful and natural homemade Christmas ornaments with a touch of festive cheer. In...

The Christmas season is upon us, and so is our budget number-crunching. If you’re looking for an inexpensive DIY Christmas gift idea, look no further. These handmade mason jar lid wreaths are easy to make, customizable for that special someone (or family) in your life, and simplistically beautiful. Give one wreath away or make an...

Let’s face it: Not all DIY projects are created equal. But if you’re in the market for something fast, easy, and satisfying, this wine bottle wind chime just might fit the bill. Upcycle used wine bottles, sparkling cider bottles, or any kind of glass soda bottle into a simple, contemporary wine glass wind chime. You’ll be...

Create art for your wall that is both beautiful and functional. Upgrade simple baskets with various yarn patterns to turn them into chic plant wall deocr or vessels to display trendy air plants. Add color with your yarn or keep it simple with black and white. This is the perfect way to add a boho...

Is your entryway a complete disaster? Filled with coats, mismatched shoes and scarves? Create a stylish entryway shoe rack to cleverly organize and display your outing essentials. The perfect catchall place for seasonal footwear, purses, umbrellas, etc. Customize this piece for your space by easily adjusting the dimensions of the rectangular unit to make the...

Who doesn’t love a terrarium? Especially when it’s mini! These adorable terrarium ornaments offer up a little ecosystem that you can use to decorate for the holidays with the added bonus of living way longer than the short yuletide season! Hang one (or a few) around the house or make them as the perfect gift...

There’s something almost tangible about the warm, homey feel of Scandinavian Christmas décor. Its simple, organic nature just seems to exude the feeling we all want during the holiday season. What luck, then, that we can DIY some of that natural Scandinavian sweetness into our own Christmas tree ornaments. This article will demonstrate how to...

This Christmas stocking holder is sure to make your home merrier for the holidays! I’m a sucker for white and gold when it comes to holiday decor. I wanted to make a stocking holder that would go with my other white and gold decor and to make it a little more festive I decided to...

Turn a backyard branch into a festive tea light holder (the perfect holiday table centerpiece) for next to nothing with this simple DIY project. Make a few for yourself to display around the house for the holidays or make some as gifts for friends and family. This project is easy on the budget and a...

Christmas is a favorite holiday for many! Children and adults often find themselves counting down till the end of December. To make it easier to keep track of the Christmas countdown, I made a cheerful Santa inspired giant sign to countdown till the holidays. This fun piece of decor is very easy to make! Materials...

Piece together patterned paper to create beautiful Christmas wall art! Funky triangles in holiday patterned paper come together to create beautiful geometric wall art that’s perfect for Christmas decorating. Supplies Used to Make this Christmas Tree Wall Art: Unfinished Wood Pallet Art Board Patterned paper in holiday colors Hot glue gun Tan Milk Paint How...

Turn extra-large Christmas ornaments into a unique Christmas table centerpiece!  You can arrange several of these pieces in a row to make an eye-catching centerpiece. Otherwise, you can use one at each place setting to add some holiday cheer to the table. You could even use these floral ornament pieces as place card holders! This...

Christmas wreaths are a wonderful way to decorate for the holidays. One of the best features of wreaths is that they are so individual, so unique, so different! Sure, the shape is (generally) a circle, but above and beyond that, Christmas wreaths take any number of forms. This DIY felt ball wreath is a favorite...

Something about the cooler months ahead makes many of us think of candles – their warm glow and nostalgic fragrances are completely appealing when it’s chilly outside. This tutorial will show you how to recycle your glass bottles (whether it’s wine bottles, sparkling juice bottles, or even glass soda bottles) into candles that not only...

With the Christmas season upon us, all its sights, smells, lights, and warmth can make us crave home. Create the loveliest environment in your own space this year by decorating your tree with natural, homemade Christmas ornaments. They’re not hard to make, and they make a beautifully powerful impact on the entire room’s quietly festive...

For those of you who are tossing out the crazy chaos and replacing it with sweet simplicity this holiday season, you’re going to want to check out this nail string art DIY Christmas tree ornaments. Not only are they fast and fun to make, but they also are a perfect blend of old-time nostalgia and...

This restored mid-century modern recliner was like macaroni without the cheese: the dish wasn’t complete without a complementary cushion. Here’s how I made this (zippered!) lumbar cushion that provides support and adds a splash of color without going overboard. Think vintage flair with a modern sensibility. If you have vintage furniture, and you’re looking for era-appropriate...

Wood pallets are perfect for creating rustic pieces of home decor! The nails in the pallet I took apart inspired me to create string art on a pallet board. This rustic, unusual wooden welcome sign will look so cheery next to my front door! Keep reading to learn how easy it is to make this...

I love to find ways to repurpose old items into something new! Snow Globes are fun and easy to make, especially when made from an item that would otherwise end up in the trash. I found this retro looking gumball machine at the thrift store for just a few dollars. The machine no longer worked, and...

One of the things I hate most about woodworking projects is throwing out the scraps that I’m left with when the project is completed. I always try to come up with fun and different ways to make good use of the pieces. Since scraps are usually pretty small, the projects have to be small, too....

Fabric is such an easy way to decorate, and you aren’t limited to using fabric on just chairs and curtains, either. A good fabric is itself a piece of art. Think about it—there is a seemingly endless supply of beautiful fabric out there, much of it with lovely unique designs already printed and ready to...

One of the easiest ways to make your home feel cozier when the temperatures start to drop is by filling your space with a seasonal scent. When I was little, my mom and I used to take oranges and stuff them with whole cloves. The mixture of the orange and clove scents was so lovely,...

One of my favorite things to do is dream up projects that make good use of lumber from my wood scrap pile. I make a lot of bigger furniture pieces that require many different sized cuts of wood, which means that I often end up with lots of small pieces in all different lengths. I...

It’s the small details that can make an item fit with a carefully styled room or stand out in it. Softer colours will blend easier and bold pops of colour will draw the eye and make a statement. In this tutorial I wanted the planters to give background colour. Something that was interesting but that...

Concrete is one of the hottest materials right now in interior design. It’s used everywhere, including countertops and tabletops. If you love the contemporary look and industrial vibe of concrete but are a little intimidated about incorporating it into your space via DIY, this tutorial is for you. We transform an old wood desk into...

In the mood to create something for the Thanksgiving holiday but aren’t sure what to do? This very fast, the Thanksgiving sign is perfect. Not only is the size and “gobble” customizable, but the time it takes is pretty minimal (other than drying time). Hand painting takes the longest amount of time by far, but it’s...

Cozy up your bedroom or living room with this embroidered throw pillow! It makes your couch extra inviting and adds a fun pop of color to any room. I love having a couch or bed piled high with different pillows. This embroidered throw pillow is one of my favorite throw pillows on my couch because...

These no-sew Thanksgiving placemats and table runner are bursting with fall colors and are incredibly easy to make. It’s one of those crafts that is simple enough that you don’t have to worry about any Pinterest fails here. Plus, it’s a good one to sit in front of your favorite TV show and just mindlessly...

It is really simple to hand knit your very own arm cushion cover. You just need some yarn, a pair of willing arms and about 45minutes! Arm knitting for beginner creates really beautiful, large scale stitches, which add great texture and comfort to your soft furnishings. You can choose neutral or strong colours, depending upon...

Everyone likes a simple DIY project to spruce up their annual fall décor, right? This one fits the bill – dig out a few of your plastic eggs left over from Easter and put them to good use by turning them into a sweet seasonal acorn vignette. These would look great in some sort of...

We never do anything too fancy for our Thanksgiving table – we like to keep everything comfortable and casual in our household. Why add any unnecessary stress to the day by come up with an extravagant table setting? I say just make these copper Thanksgiving dinner plates and you are good to go! Pile up...