An example of using what you have—and changing how you see it. I Thought This Chair Was Seasonal Not just because of the colors.Not just because of the pattern. It felt like a Christmas chair because that’s what I intended it to be. I had already decided it belonged to December—before it ever earned a...
A $10, 30-minute Valentine’s Day welcome mat using what you already have. A simple January refresh that proves small changes matter.
Painting a tabletop topiary is an easy way to create custom seasonal decor using thrifted or repurposed materials. This method works for Valentine’s Day, Easter, spring, or any holiday — and it doesn’t require a complicated plan. The key is simple: make one design decision first, then let the rest follow. Start With One Design...
This bathroom refresh started as something simple. My second bath at our Florida home was clean, functional, and perfectly fine. White walls. White tile. A white shower curtain. Black accents—mirror frame, towel hooks, door handles, picture frames. It looked finished. But it didn’t feel finished. The space felt cold. A little flat. And disconnected from...
I didn’t realize this at first, but many artists on Spoonflower are open to adjusting color in their designs. (Scale too!) When I started asking about customization, a designer shared a few tips from her side of the process—and those tips made everything go much more smoothly. Here’s what helped. Start With Clear Color Information...
A calmer, more meaningful way to create at home—without pressure. Over the past year, I’ve heard the same thing from so many friends: “My space feels tired.” “I have dated pieces.” “I want to make changes, but I don’t even know where to start.” If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone—and the good news is,...
Every Christmas needs at least one recipe you don’t have to think twice about — this is mine. I’ve been making this Christmas Day Chicken from Taste of Home (2008) Best Holiday Recipes for years, and it never disappoints. Easy, cozy, and always a hit at the table. DIRECTIONS Place the chicken in two large...
These painted decorative houses started as an end-of-season find at Meijer last year. At the time, they were simple and inexpensive — not something you’d expect to turn into a full project. But they had good shape, clean lines, and plenty of potential, which is exactly what I look for when shopping after the season...
I didn’t start this Jumbo Christmas Ornament with painting instructions. I took a class, sat with the blank jumbo ornament for a while, and honestly — it took some time before anything clicked. I knew I didn’t want to rush it. The scale matters with a jumbo piece, and I wanted the design to feel...
This Christmas centerpiece came together as some of my favorites do — without a big plan, a big budget, or another shopping trip. I used items I already had on hand, leaned into natural textures, and let everything work together instead of forcing a theme. The result feels classic, cozy, and calm — exactly what...