Learn how to make this cute color-changing holiday light and brighten up your Christmas Mantel! With modern holiday trees/mountains, this DIY lamp makes for cute decor! The smart bulb allows you to change the color of the lighting behind the trees, adjust the brightness, or set it on a schedule. *Sponsored by our friends at Bulbrite Solana™ Smart LED Bulbs I love […] Read more…
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, so go ahead and get your Christmas decorating on! Today we’re sharing why you should go ahead and get crazy with a tree for every room, even the unexpected ones! *This post is sponsored by At Home, the home & holiday décor superstore We’re challenging you to […] Read more…
*Affiliate links contained below My mom called me the other night all excited, “Ursula, I know what those flowers are called! Spider mums…don’t quote me, but I’m SO sure they are spider mums. Just check before you change it”. “Uh, okay…uh thanks mom? I can’t actually edit an insta story though…” She had watched my Instagram story […] Read more…
*Ahoy, affiliate links beloooow! Are you at that point where you are starting to panic because you still don’t know what to get for your resident DIY’er for the holidays? Well I’ve got your back. I’m sharing my favorite and must-have tools… So go ahead, get your DIY’er what they really want for Christmas. #1. Drill […] Read more…
*This post is sponsored by my good friends at Better Homes & Gardens, carried exclusively by Walmart. Woop Woop! It’s that time of year when some of us struggle over gift giving. Well I’ve got a few clever gift ideas for you. After all, I’d hate to see you phone it in this year, always make […] Read more…
*This post is awesomely sponsored by The Home Depot. Woop woop! Oh guys, I’m so in love with how this little Stocking Hanger Box turned out! It’s super easy to make, but oh so cute. I hope you will sign up for the Do-It-Herslef workshop to make the stocking hanger box. It’s coming up this Thursday (Nov. […] Read more…
*This post is sponsored by Better Homes & Gardens brand carried by Walmart. Hooray! Affiliate links below for your shopping pleasure… 😉 The best way to decorate for the holidays or by season is to create small intentional vignettes throughout your home. I’m excited to create a couple small entertaining vignettes for my dining room One […] Read more…
Ready to get patriotic? Here in the U.S. everyone is putting up their flags, and rolling out their stars and stripes banners in preparation for our 4th of July Independence Day. I have a fun little marquee project that you can celebrate Independence Day with, then re-decorate later into a cute little “US” marquee sign celebrating […] Read more…
Ready for Valentines Day? To show your sweetheart just how much they mean to you? My friend Stacy from Not Just A Housewife invited me to join in a fun little Valentine day tour, and share how we add a little love into our lives and decor! Love. In my experience it isn’t always a […] Read more…
This beautiful silver foil “2017” plate is the perfect piece to spice up my table setting for the big day! Let me show you how I made it! First off, this is a Cricut project, so you’ll need to have one, or have access to one in order to complete this project. If you don’t […] Read more…
Happy New Year!! I think my favorite thing about the holidays and the anticipation of a new year is the time with friends and family we see far too infrequently. How do you celebrate the New Year? Do you bring it with a big bash? Well, the one thing every New Year party needs is […] Read more…
. Here’s what you need: Origami or washi paper (any decorative paper will work, try a modern print!) wood sticks (coffee stirs or popsicle sticks) Decorative string Paper cutter A glue stick and hot glue *I was able to find all of my supplies at our local “dollar store.” These fans take just a […] Read more…
Oh man, I have so much fun with these virtual build parties! There is nothing like seeing 25+ other bloggers build something from the exact same set of plans, and seeing it transformed to reflect 25 different tastes and styles! My talented blog friend Jenn from Build Basic invited me to join in this virtual […] Read more…
In many cultures the Christmas celebration starts on the Eve of Christmas with a large feast, the opening of a single gift, the lighting of candles, and sometimes even the singing of carols. I chatted with a friend who shared the beauty of her cultural traditions, with a faraway look in her eye and the […] Read more…
Who says you have to spend an arm and a leg to have a spectacular and gorgeous Christmas? Here are some tips that will make it seem like you have high end Christmas decor on a low end budget! Decorate Your Own Ornaments Clear dollar ornaments may be cheap, but after you are done with them they will appear […] Read more…
Happy holidays! Well, almost…they are just around the corner. Are you ready? Join me and my fellow bHome app bloggers today as we each share some fun projects to make your holidays extra special. I hope you enjoy this Christmas project tour! The holidays are made precious by the many lovely little traditions we hold dear; […] Read more…
Are you a gift giving rock star? I’d love to know the secret to how you make gift giving personal. Do you pride yourself on knowing just what everyone really wants (yes, even the eccentric neighbor across the street)? Do you make your gifts by hand (you super elf, we all envy your mad skills)… Or is it […] Read more…
There is something so comforting and nostalgic about the scent of pomanders (also known as cloved oranges). It seems to pair perfectly with all things fall and holidays; like apple cider with cloves, mmmm and pumpkin donuts, and a curling up by a warm fire with a cozy blanket and a good book. I think the […] Read more…
I want a beautiful centerpiece for my holiday dinner, but when you have to think about the meal preparation, and getting the house ready for guests (which is a feat in it’s own right), who has time to craft a stunning centerpiece? I love the idea of reusable versatile decor items that can become a beautiful […] Read more…
I don’t know about you, but I think the best part of Thanksgiving is the time spent joking, laughing, and reminiscing with the people you know and love best! A great way to kick-off the fun and festivities is an icebreaker game. Not that you need to “break the ice”, they are family after all; […] Read more…