I kept seeing painted taper candles with ribbons and gold stars in décor shoppes — and of course, I wanted some for my own. One box of candles later… well, you can guess how that ended. 🕯️✨ (Photo from a decor shoppe below.) Painting candles is one of those simple, satisfying projects that looks high-end...
Category: Decor
From Simple to Stunning: 4 Easy Ways to Decorate Pinecones for Christmas 2025
Every year has its own holiday look, but the 2025 Christmas trends have one thing in common — nature is back. Pinecones are popping up in everything from neutral Nordic to peppermint glam, and the best part? They’re easy, affordable, and endlessly adaptable. Whether you pick them up on a walk or grab a bag from...
Check Please: Buffalo Check + Sunflower Fall Table Décor
This season I wanted a fall table that felt cozy and welcoming, but not the usual orange. I love the warmth of traditional fall colors, but sometimes it’s refreshing to mix things up. That’s where two of my favorites came in: black-and-white buffalo check and bright, happy sunflowers. Together they create a table that feels...
Fall Without Orange: A Cozy Buffalo Check + Sunflower Buffet
When you think of fall, chances are you picture pumpkins, orange leaves, and all the warm tones of the season. But fall doesn’t have to be orange. This photo below inspired the look for my buffet. This year, I set a buffet that’s equal parts cozy and fresh, using black and white buffalo checks paired with bright sunflowers for...
Neutral Noel 2025: How to Create a Cozy, Calm Christmas Look with What You Already Have
One of the Christmas decorating trends for 2025 is “Neutral Noël” — a calm, textural style that swaps bright reds and glittery greens for cozy layers, natural elements, and subtle patterns. The best part? You don’t need to buy all-new decor to get this look. With a few creative swaps and DIY touches, you can create...
How to Prepare Pinecones for Christmas & Holiday Decor
If you’ve noticed pinecones popping up in 2025’s Christmas trend forecasts, you’re not alone. They’re showing up gilded, glittered, and flocked — and the best part? You can collect them for free, right now. Before you start decorating, here’s the simple way I prepare pinecones so they’re clean, pest-free, and ready to last all season....
Turn Your Photos into Beautiful Wall Art
You don’t need a giant art budget to fill your walls with pieces you love.You don’t even need to be an artist. What you do need?A few favorite photos, a free app, and a simple print service. Here’s exactly how I turned my own travel memories and old frames into beautiful, personal art—and how you can do...
DIY Ribbon Flag Banner for the Fourth of July
A charming, scrappy way to use what you’ve got—and make it festive. Let’s be honest—most of us are sitting on a stash of ribbon “too pretty to use.” Well, this is your sign: use it. I took a couple of gifted boxes of ribbon and turned them into a playful, patriotic banner that feels one part farmhouse,...
A Reusable Welcome Sign for Any Occasion
If you love hosting or decorating for events, this DIY welcome sign is a must! I wanted something simple and stylish that could be used over and over again. So I made a frame that lets me slide in a printed sign—perfect for weddings, showers, birthdays, and more. Here’s how I made it! (Also, the...
DIY Upcycled Flag Wall Hanging
Got a faded old flag sitting around from last summer? Don’t throw it out—give it a glow-up! This simple DIY turns that worn flag into a cool, patriotic wall hanging just in time for Memorial Day or the 4th of July. It’s easy, it’s creative, and yep—it looks amazing when you’re done. you’ll need: Old...









