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12.13.2024
holiday 2024: a tablescape trick
11.29.2024
holiday 2024: funky fabric Christmas tree!
while most of my holiday decorating this year
involves re-using a lot of elements i already have
along with a few new things i am making,
there ARE new store-bought things in the mix...
and one of them inspired a whimsical tree:
i picked up a few small flocked trees at Target for $3 each.
as they sat in my studio waiting for me to use them,
i looked at that bright chartreuse green tree - and had a brainstorm.
i have a fuzzy chartreuse green microfiber blanket.
i have a few wire tomato cages. i put those two together.
and the result is a very... SEUSSICAL... tree.
which perfectly fits my 2024 theme,
O Christmas Tree
continue reading and see what craziness i pulled off!
11.15.2024
holiday 2024: repurposed Christmas card wreath
O CHRISTMAS TREE
this year, i'm using 'artful' elements from my studio and my stash
to bring this holiday decor theme to life in my studio...
yes, green fits my current 'green era' color obsession,
AND it allows for a re-visit / re-style of some of the
elements that i have used for holiday decor in the past.
follow along for the next few weeks as i share
easy tutorials using stuff you already have on hand
to create a whimsical, magical holiday mood in your home...
and you can choose any color YOU love!
first up, an easy-peasy paper project that even the kids can get in on!
continue reading for tutorial and links to other similar projects...
12.15.2023
terra cotta Christmas: a simply natural table
just how do you incorporate terra cotta pots into a tablescape?
keep it simple.
as always, i used what i had on hand,
combined some varied colors and textures and elements,
and didn't try to do anything that YOU can't do in your home, too.
continue reading for a few easy ideas...
12.08.2023
terra cotta Christmas: 2 nativity scenes
into something ELSE ...
12.01.2023
terra cotta Christmas: faux painted tree ornaments
while i'm having fun finding all kinds of ways
to use terra cotta flower pots in my theme this holiday season,
i needed to expand the scope... enter my favorite tool: PAINT!
i rounded up some unused ornaments from my stash
and transformed them using my faux terra cotta paint technique.
it's easy, cheap, and a great way to revive unused items!
continue reading for the details and some of my top tree decorating tips...
12.13.2022
gingerbread theme Christmas tree
12.13.2021
sweater-wrapped + painted ornaments
12.10.2021
sweater-wrapped vases
11.22.2021
Sweet Sweater Nativity
i've made a lot of things this year,
and this project ended up being my very favorite one.
i've selected it as my very first 'official' holiday decor post
because for me, this is the 'reason for the season' -
observing and celebrating the birth of Jesus.
it is at the foundation of my faith, and fills my soul with joy.
this project began with the beautiful blown glass art of artist Helle Mardahl...
i was so inspired by the luminous colors and soft forms of her art in photos on Instagram
and they immediately made me think of human forms.
i turned a few small ceramic vessels and some tiny tree ornaments
into a charmingly sweet and simple nativity scene that reflects her art.
after i added sweater scraps to the mix, i HAD to call this a 'Sweet Sweater Nativity'!
continue reading for the very easy details...
12.18.2020
colorful holiday tablescapes
it's completely socially acceptable to love cute decor and cute wrapping paper
and watch all kinds of cute, animated movies and tv specials.
let's just take that idea and use it to fuel our imaginations
when it comes to creating a merry and bright tablescape!
continue reading to see two versions of a colorful tablescape,
along with a few 'table tips'...
12.11.2020
Target fringe tree makeover
12.04.2020
merry mantel paint chip decor
11.27.2020
re-purposed 'ornament' doorhanger

another of my previous diy decor projects got a quick makeover with paint,
turning it into a cute door hanger that resembles an ornament for the holidays!
i love re-using what i already have on hand,
giving it a fresh look for each season when i can.
it saves money, and storage space, and time spent shopping -
honestly, i'd rather be painting and crafting!!!
continue reading for an easy how-to...
11.20.2020
rainbow colorized wreath
switching up my holiday decor themes each year is a lot of fun,
and it doesn't cost a lot to make a change...
this white wreath was just $6 at a local thrift shop four years ago,
and i've reworked it with colorful ornaments to match my colorful tree.
most of those ornaments i already had,
a few i grabbed at thrift shops and Dollar Tree to fill out my color palette.
( all told, i spent less than ten dollars on this)
attaching them to the wreath was a quick undertaking,
and the impact is uplifting - indoors or out!
11.18.2020
diy paint chip ornaments
are these ornaments that i made using paint chips.
a note about using paint chips, if i may....
i emphatically discourage raiding paint chip displays in home improvement stores.
just to be clear.
making these ornaments is pretty simple - it's a scissors & paste kinda' craft project!
continue reading for the easy tutorial for all three styles of ornaments...
11.16.2020
rainbow colorized Christmas tree
a brilliant white tree with bright color ornaments, arranged in rainbow ROYGBIVP order
("it's a SYSTEM!" - if you know, you know)
okay, so, yesssss, i've been watching The Home Edit on Netflix. a LOT.
and yessssss, it has indeed had an influence on my Christmas decor this year.
i was also inspired by an Insta photo of a huge garland made of balloons...
that spurred the idea to create a 'garland' of colorful ornaments
that were arranged in color order.
continue reading to hear more about where those ornaments CAME from
and see how easy this approach to tree decorating is!
11.09.2020
merry and bright
let's make it merry and bright!
2.03.2020
heart of glass
around here, there are some glass hearts that have been in our stash SINCE the late 70's -
and the fact that they haven't broken yet is kinda' amazing, if you ask me!
they instantly bring a Valentine's Day vibe for the month of February.
12.23.2019
happy hula days!
our 'Happy HULAdays' celebration theme has been a very BIG secret,
because my daughter and her hubby were coming to visit this past weekend.
and this whoooooole thing was a surprise for them!
(and OH my goodness, what FUN things i've made... there are SEVERAL posts coming this week)
so grab a nice mai tai or other rum drink, and click through to see the TIKI tree details...