If you can buy food that tastes wonderful and is packaged in beautiful tin boxes that can be re-used, why wouldn't you? I not only love the intense flavors of the teas that Harney & Sons of Great Britain makes, I adore their packaging... and have found several ways to re-use the lovely tins. (This post is not an ad, or sponsored)
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3.20.2025
SPRING: repurpose tea tins as planters
If you can buy food that tastes wonderful and is packaged in beautiful tin boxes that can be re-used, why wouldn't you? I not only love the intense flavors of the teas that Harney & Sons of Great Britain makes, I adore their packaging... and have found several ways to re-use the lovely tins. (This post is not an ad, or sponsored)
3.06.2025
SPRING: flower-filled purse door hanger
March is here and spring is coming!
I'm always so glad to see the earth awaken after her winter nap, and love to use flowers and other garden references in my spring decor...
This project builds on one I've created before (linked below this post) and is an easy way to add some springtime charm to your front door or indoor walls!
Continue reading for tutorial...
2.27.2025
WINTER: create faux 'wrapped' bulbs
This year, I've created some faux versions of wrapped bulbs and nestled them in snowy white ceramic containers. This simple project has brought a winter-y feel into my studio, and will transition perfectly into spring in the coming month.
Continue reading for an easy two-part tutorial...
1.30.2025
Published: My 'Living Nest' in Farmhouse Style Magazine
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Of course I was thrilled, said yes, and sent in some images. The issue has just released, so let's hear a little commotion for a previous project!
continue reading for more details...
1.03.2025
WINTER . make a simple rosemary wreath
the Christmas decor is all packed away! whew.
now i'm enjoying a slow, calm 'ease into the new year' approach: simple changes, adjustments, and routines that give my creative mind space to wander (and wonder!) without stressing out as i keep up with my responsibilities.
the simple rosemary wreath project that i am sharing today is something that can made in just minutes and with very little effort. (i don't know about you, but i LOVE easy DIY projects!) let me show you how easy and simply charming this project is - and how you can make it even if you don't have an herb garden.
continue reading for tutorial...
11.25.2024
BONUS POST! Thanksgiving tablescapes in green
11.08.2024
DIY flocked acorns
10.17.2024
pumpkins made from garden clippings!?!
9.12.2024
'Shroomkins, Take 2!
and thought "This stuff just isn't ME anymore"?? it happens to all of us!
preferences and style change over time,
but that doesn't mean you have to spend a fortune on new decor.
this year, i'm giving some of my existing fall decor elements
a new look that fits my current style - without spending any money.
i'm calling this approach 'Take 2'!
by cutting styro pumpkins in half and adding stems made from pool noodles.
and of course, i painted them yellow back then:
then i used my photo editing program to show them in other hues:
i wanted to give them a new look. enter 'Take 2'!
continue reading for details of the new version...
4.19.2024
vintage floral jewelry 'posie pots'
but i'm ready for flowers NOW!
i call these 'posie pots', and the idea for them bloomed
when one of my memories met with a few images on Instagram -
i'm sharing those sources in the post below, and a tutorial
so you can make your own spring decor or maybe a Mother's Day gift
from vintage enamel floral pins!
continue reading for all of the details...
4.12.2024
terra cotta pot wreath
yes, this project IS a 're-share'!
as i made this wreath for my 2023 'Terra Cotta Christmas' theme,
i did so planning to share it again this spring...
it just captures all the spring 'feels' SO well
and has endless possibilities for embellishment each season -
which is really what homeward found decor is all about.
friends, you don't need a whole new set of decor accents each season!
and you certainly don't need to shop for all new stuff...
and bins to store more and more and more stuff.
make your own decor and create a home you love to live in.
continue reading for my tutorial...
4.05.2024
NEW: Sweet Sweater Sprouts!
at THREE in the morning. sigh.
the muses have no regard for our schedules -
they want what they want WHEN they want it.
so when deb can't sleep, deb sketches. and the muses inspire.
and so, i proudly present
my NEWEST 'Sweet Sweater Original' creation: 'Sprouts'!
perfect for springtime and cute as can be,
these lil' guys make me smile. and they couldn't be easier to create...
continue reading for my tutorial!
4.01.2024
it's time to talk about my pot addiction.
and it doesn't mean what you THINK It means!
in case you haven't noticed, i just love terra cotta pots!
3.22.2024
create a living nest
3.15.2024
easy-peasy twine nest
3.08.2024
faux spring leaves made from ribbon
3.01.2024
NEW! 'Sweet Sweater Nest' for Spring
2.16.2024
moss-filled bookend | wall art
2.09.2024
faux terra cotta painted hearts
one last 'heart'-themed project for the month!
when i found four plastic hearts in my stash, i turned two of them
into faux moss covered topiary hearts (see my last post, linked below).
i held two back for this project -
an easy faux paint treatment that turned two cheap plastic hearts
into something much more elegant and 'natural'.
using paint to change things is one of my favorite approaches
to seasonal decorating (and to not BUYING more stuff that i have to store)...
continue reading for my easy tutorial and a few more ideas!
2.02.2024
'moss' heart topiary
as i was creating the large faux 'moss' heart in my last post,
i unearthed some small plastic hearts that i had previously painted.
(those posts are linked below this one)
i decided to recreate them to coordinate with the larger 'moss' heart.
covering these lil' hearts with moss-like green yarn and fuzzy fabric was easy,
then i turned one of them into a tiny topiary.
continue reading for an easy tutorial...