These fluffy cotton Christmas trees add a soft touch to our mantle decor. My favorite kind of DIY is the kind you stumble upon accidentally and this one absolutely fits that bill! As I explain in the Warm + Cozy Christmas post, I found cotton piping by accident in the aisle of Hobby Lobby. I later discovered by accident that if you remove the thread casing, it becomes a soft and fluffy fiber to work with! Using Dollar Tree foam […]
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For our Warm + Cozy Christmas, my heart was set on a linen fabric garland for the mantle. I saw a felt version for $25 at the store and knew I could recreate it for pennies. With just a half yard of linen cotton fabric, a few beads I had on hand and a couple tv shows, I have a linen poinsettia garland I love more than the one in the store! This project is incredibly simple – the most […]
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It’s no doubt that tassels have made a comeback. But isn’t that the way with pretty much everything? The concept remains the same but the finish, color, pattern, size or material changes with the trends. The tassels of today are no match for our mommas’ giant satin curtain tiebacks! Praise the Lord! I purchased one skein of cotton chenille yarn and made 10 tassels. I could have made a couple more, but had couple flops as I figured out the […]
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We’re dreaming of a warm and cozy Christmas this year! Partly because Charleston is expecting a VERY cold winter. Mostly because I saw some beautiful Christmas garlands at a local boutique that inspired a slew of comfy and soft DIY holiday projects. Unintentionally, every Christmas holds its own theme in our house. Our first married Christmas the theme was “minimalistic”. (AKA we were poor newlyweds and only decorated with an 18″ metal tree I bought for 50% off at Hobby […]
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Arts and crafts can feel daunting with kids. The mess, the fuss, the uncertain results. But luckily there are a few ways to make craft time fun and relatively mess free. We’ve been crafting in a whole new way since I discovered watercolor stamping! My two year old is working through some sensory bits and pieces, so texture tolerance is a big thing for us. Most paint projects end in frustration or tears because they’re sticky and slimy. Two things […]
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Lowcountry residents and visitors have a strong affinity for oysters – both eating and upcycling the shell afterwards! With the beautiful neutral color palette, unique design and iconic symbolism, it’s no wonder these molluscs take center stage in the design world these days. I’ve rounded up my favorite Charleston designers (many are mommas) who love a good oyster shell as much as me. From repurposed oyster shell home decor to a delicate hand dipped gold oyster shell necklace, these ladies […]
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Welcome to The Explore Collection! When I set out to create The Explore Collection The Explore Collection evolved on it’s own. After picking up a paint brush in April, I viewed my work and art in a new light. I began to explore this creative outlet. Use of color vs monochromatic, layering vs blending, abstract vs high detail – I explored the capabilities of a brush and some paint. Every time I set up the easel, my mind was instantly […]
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Fingers crossed, the warm weather is here to stay and outdoor living can begin. I’m ready to spend our days, early evenings and post-baby-bedtime evenings on the back porch. We’re dreaming up a redo of our screened porch and thought I’d share a few pieces. It includes two modern wood rockers, a small side table, fun rug, kids size picnic table plus hanging ferns. Oh and a darling elephant watering can for my littlest green thumb. Links and sources included […]
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This post contains affiliate links. The plastic easter eggs found a home in our playroom a few weeks ago. Out of all the toys, OF COURSE the $2 worth of plastic eggs from the Dollar Tree take center stage! As we created some play routines for Emery, momma decided to get a little creative too! Farmhouse style Easter decorations on a serious budget. These are easy easy easy projects for a quick naptime DIY. Dollar Tree DIY Easter Table Arrangement […]
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It had been a long time since I got my fingers messy and dug into a real DIY project. With a little one running around, I felt careless for creating additional mess. I had also reached a point of believing it really was easier just to buy the finished product than save a few dollars to make it. That mindset worked just fine… until I couldn’t find the finished product I needed. During our trip to Waco last month, my […]
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