How a $1 DIY Creates Decor Momentum Without Overbuying When it comes to setting a table, I don’t start with a full plan. There’s no finished tablescape yet. No florals, no place settings, no final layout. And that’s intentional. In real homes, decorating works best when it starts small and thoughtfully, not all at once....
If you want custom built-ins but don’t want to build from scratch, this project is for you. These DIY built-ins using Facebook Marketplace furniture started with one cabinet that immediately caught my eye. The doors had character, the proportions were right, and the potential was obvious. Instead of starting with lumber and power tools, I...
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...
Every year, I make my kiddos a Christmas ornament. It’s a simple tradition that’s become one of my favorite projects of the season—part homemade keepsake, part “they’ll treasure this someday” craft. This year, I tried an Anthropologie-inspired ornament trend that’s been all over TikTok… and after a little trial and error, they turned out so...
Christmas 2025 is looking a little shinier this year! If you love a little sparkle but hate waste, this trend is for you. I’m calling it Silver Bells & Mirror Balls — a glam, disco-inspired Christmas look you can create using old ornaments, forgotten décor, and a little creative reuse. WHAT I STARTED WITH I...
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...
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...
Creating custom acrylic signs for special events has been such a fun and creative process! 🎉 This blog post is a roundup of the four acrylic signs I’ve made for weddings and baby showers, including my latest DIY welcome sign for my niece’s baby shower. The sign stand was originally made for my son’s wedding...
Have you ever seen something on the internet and it looks SO easy and pretty and you are compelled to try it? Well, I was in that camp with the ribbon Christmas tree. It looks pretty straight forward and quick, doesn’t it? My first couple of tries were a struggle but I persevered and changed...
Planning a baby shower is always an exciting endeavor, but it can also be quite challenging to come up with a unique and memorable theme. When we (my sisters and I) started brainstorming ideas for Baby Carmela’s (my grand niece) shower, we wanted something charming, yet memorable. That’s when I decided to turn to ChatGPT...