9.10.2021
9.07.2021
floral painted pumpkins
i recently went thrifting in Palm Springs
and found some beautiful vintage china with yellow roses and gray & brown leaves.
the moment i saw them, i pictured a new version of a project that i created last fall:
last November, i painted some of my ceramic pumpkins
with floral motifs that matched my brown English Staffordshire china collection:
they were a HUGE hit on social media (thank you all!)
and even won a creative 'pumpkin decor' challenge!
last year i also painted some mini pumpkins with the Jewel Tea 'Autumn Leaf' pattern
to match my grandma's ceramic collection.
i envisioned a similar paint treatment that would match the 'new' vintage yellow rose china,
creating the perfect additions to a beautiful fall mantel or table this year.
but i love to paint, and i'm able to replicate the design from the plate, so i do it that way.
honestly? it's not hard. and it doesn't have to be perfect.
the end result is a very elegant fall decor accent that i made myself - and that no one else has.
i LOVE that part!
9.03.2021
time for Sweet Sweater Pumpkins!
so it's time for me to share my Original Sweet Sweater Pumpkins!
the most famous - infamous??? - thing i've ever created,
home decor magazines, on home decor websites, in a 'designer gift crate' selection,
8.31.2021
boho chic: glass globe pumpkins
8.27.2021
boho chic: lace-embellished pumpkins
i've adorned my faux terra cotta painted pumpkins with lace,
one of them exactly as i did when i made my crochet & lace pumpkins.
this project actually started out as a completely different idea:
i was going to PAINT white mehndi-inspired lace motifs on my faux terra cotta pumpkins.
then the heat index went haywire, deb got headaches, and it just didn't happen.
the idea to use real lace on them came to me one night - and i love the result!
it's a REALLY easy way to embellish pumpkins for a look that's trending right now.
8.24.2021
boho chic: crochet + lace pumpkins
and the two i'm sharing in this post were a fun way to give a whole new vibe to them.
a crochet textile from the thrift store and some lace curtain panels
are the perfect way to get a boho look for your fall decorating...
8.20.2021
boho chic: floral wreath
i much prefer to create something using what i have on hand already -
which isn't just budget-friendly. it's earth-conscious, too.
this easy wreath project is a perfect accent for August... the 'golden hour' of summer.
continue reading for details on the construction + the re-purposed materials i used!
8.13.2021
boho chic: lace dreamcatcher
macrame' and i have a history. and it ain't good.
about... oh, forty one years ago... i made a macrame' plant holder for my daughter's nursery.
i remember sitting (pregnantly) in my rocking chair, surrounded by yards of white yarn,
i was miserable.
i finished it, and it wasn't awful, but i never attempted to macrame' anything ever again.
but i found a 'cheater' way to get a similar effect!
i just used it to create this boho style dreamcatcher,
continue reading for my easy tutorial...
8.06.2021
boho chic: embellished hats
but if you hang it on a wall or a door, it's decor. wink.
i recently dolled up one of my straw hats to wear to a party at the beach,
and it was so easy and so much fun that i decided to share it here on the blog.
i have a feeling you'll be inspired to make your own -
for your head, or as a perfect summer home accent!
continue reading to see how easy it is to embellish a straw hat for summer...
5.28.2021
farmhouse may-keover: bedroom
continue reading to see how we added artful style to her new 'nest'...
5.24.2021
farmhouse may-keover: guest baths
5.21.2021
farmhouse may-keover: dining room & kitchen
i sure did while i was there!
the view from my friends' front porch is stunning,
and that's what you see when you look out the bay window in her dining room -
also visible from the living room.
and moves into the very simple ways we gave her kitchen a fresh look...
continue reading for some 'fast, cheap, & easy' decorating ideas!
5.10.2021
farmhouse may-keover: living room
as if you are walking into and through my friend K's farmhouse...
first, you saw her grand front porch and welcoming entry hall
(link at end of this post)
continue reading to learn some easy tips for re-styling a room on a budget!
5.03.2021
farmhouse may-keover: front porch & entry
she's given me permission to share the changes we made with you,
4.19.2021
upgrade a serving tray with a dollar store placemat!
and hopefully this year, those seasons will bring opportunities to entertain again.
you can never have enough serving trays, that's for sure!
this idea makes use of a simple, cheap material to give any tray a refreshed look.
continue reading to see how easy this is!
4.12.2021
when life gives you lemons...
2.26.2021
she pegged it!
i've never seen anyone else do this (at least, they haven't posted it online)
and i think it's about time that i share it!
2.22.2021
a warm welcome
color offers warmth and a happy welcome this utilitarian area.
by incorporating a few soft touches, some interesting textures and elements,
and ways to tackle the detritus that often gathers here in this 'drop zone',
it's gone from a pass-thru area to one we notice and enjoy a bit more.
as usual, i didn't spend a cent to restyle this area -
i shopped the house and pulled a new look together for nuthin'!
continue reading for some simple decorating tips...
11.06.2020
fabulous faux mantel & logs
a fireplace mantel.
we don't have one - ours is just a Craftsman--style cabinet with a faux electric fireplace in it.
it's very nice, but it has no mantel. and hanging above it is a television.
not exactly picturesque.
wanting a setting that would work as a backdrop to my holiday decor content,
my faux fireplace mantel would live in my studio/office,
scraps of wood from the garage made easy work of it,
that's my kind of decorating!
continue reading to see details - AND how to make those fab faux logs!
11.04.2020
diy paper paint chip leaf wreath
and i want to be perfectly clear about WHERE i sourced them:
i didn't take these paint chips from the displays at the hardware or paint store.
i asked the manager of my local paint store if they had any OLD paint fans
that might not be in use any more (because new ones come out every year)...
and they handed them over with a smile. FREE.
a very happy Deb with arms full of paint fans nearly skipped out the door.
but as it so happens, while i was in the midst of creating decor for Christmas...
another FALL decor idea hit me. so i stopped, and created this fall decor.
(i endeavor to NOT anger my muse!)
it's so simple, you could make the leaves from any kind of paper -
gift wrap, paper bags, scrapbook paper, wallpaper scraps!
continue reading for more details and the easy how-to...