diy holiday crafting

today marks 21 days until christmas! (seriously?! that is crazy) if you haven't started decorating yet, it's time to get on it. you don't have to buy or even craft anything super extravagant, your home will look ready for the holidays with just a few simple additions. here are a few of my favorite easy holiday diy decor ideas

metallic snowflake covered books

via livelovediy

clever and cute christmas advent calendar

via raennkelly

glitter & stripes rudolph

via iheartnaptime

gold/silver ornament wreath

via lovelovediy

glitter letter garland

via brittanymakes

sunburst mirror ornament

via tatertotsandjello

*these little sunbursts would also be awesome to string together for a festive banner

happy crafting!

setting your thanksgiving table >>> diy

with thanksgiving just  t w o  days away and you are making sure everything is ready and looking pretty for your holiday table, I found a few diy table ideas that are sure to complete your look at the table this year. they are each equally pretty and easy to make = perfect combination! from place-mats, to name cards to napkin holders. easy peasy, enjoy!

via lovekatesmith

via indulgy

via partiesforpennies

via housebyhoff

via mermag

via indulgy

  

holiday tableware >>> splurge vs. diy

I know Halloween is tomorrow so I'm jumping ahead a little bit....but I found these items I had to share, that would be perfect for your holiday table decor. Over at west elm I found these adorable items that I am totally in love with. They are not outrageously priced and most of them are actually on sale as well...but I have also found DIY tutorials teaching you how to do each of these on your own! hope you enjoy

plates 8.00/each [west elm]

OR

DIY handwritten plates via ruffled blog

silverware 29.00 >>> *on sale! 23.00 [west elm]

OR

DIY paint dipped silverware via a simple kind of life blog

coasters 19.00 >>> *on sale! 15.00 [west elm]

OR

DIY wood coasters via happy serendipity blog

placemat 20.00 >>> *on sale! 16.00 [west elm]

OR

DIY gold confetti placemats via a bubbly life blog

these would all be awesome, easy diy projects....but if you'd rather just grab them already made, I don't blame you...take advantage of this  f r e e  shipping code!

freshen up your office >>> sale sale sale!

I've been thinking lately how lovely it would be to design a new office space, complete with new art work, colored books, pens/pencils, & furniture. Currently we just don't have enough space for me to have a real "office" but when that day comes, it sure will be a happy one! Here are some fabulous desks I found on sale from some of my favorite places of course

emmerson desk [west elm]

499 >>> 349.99

2x2 console desk [west elm]

349 >>> 199.99

flat bar storage desk [west elm]

499 >>> 399.99

black josephine desk [world market]

199.99 + 25% off ALL furniture with code: FURN25

campaign desk [world market]

229.99 + 25% off ALL furniture with code: FURN25

threshold basic desk [target]

109.99 >>> 93.49 - save 15%

 

>> good looking, organized office = happy, organized life <<

not your average headboard >>> be unique

what a fun and unique way to mix things up in your home with a not-so-average bedroom headboard! a headboard can possibly be the most important decor element in your bedroom-- you don't have to go with the usual wood or even tufted headboard, explore these fun ideas with me!

which one is your favorite?

 

1// over-sized art piece. easy peasy [image via google]

2// mantel headboard. [via a fanciful twist]

3// chalkboard headboard. fun way to write messages/reminders that you surely can't miss seeing! [via desire to inspire]

4// reading material: book headboard. [via curbly]

5// painted headboad. what an awesome, easy idea [image via google]

6// old vintage doors. you can even paint/sand to get that rustic feel [image via google]

7// bright rainbow headboard. cute & paint plywood for a fun pop of color [image via google]

8// duct tape headboard. [image via google]

PLUS +++

don't miss out on the  g i v e a w a y  I am doing on my Instagram page!!! one lucky winner will be announced!

dream bath >>> welcome to relaxation

I was day dreaming yesterday while on a walk with my husband and baby[which was a beautiful fall walk by the way]. We were talking about one day, down the road, but hopefully in our future building our dream home and filling it with beautiful things. As I was thinking about the rooms, kitchen, living room & the type of furniture that would be in it- I stopped on the bath and decided I want a master bath that is sensual and a place to go to relax! Not just to run in to shower, do my hair, use the toilet, run out- but a little safe haven, a place to relax in the bath and get rejuvenated. A beautiful space to be in.

The images above are pretty similar because when I think of my dream master bath- this is what I imagine. Lots of white, pretty tile, mirrors, fresh flowers, open space. Amazing. I haven't taken an actual "bath" in awhile...I'm kind of a freak about them- I can only relax if the tub is 100% squeaky clean, and I have a bath salt/bubbles [candles are a nice touch too! ;)]. I think I would take a bath every morning and night in any one of these tubs!

What does your dream bath look like?

skull decor for your home >>> #skullz

Today I'm talking fun ideas on how to tastefully decorate with the ever-so-lovely skull.

Some of us may hate the skull, but others already love the skull- might even do a tiny bit of decorating without halloween...? that could be creepy unless it's a metallic black, silver, white, or gold totally fake skull.

Here are some fun, tasteful ways to incorporate the skull into your halloween decor [and of course over here we are a little partial to gold  #31days]

all images via pinterest/google

now get decorating! ps--- if you are needing to find some awesome skull pieces> z gallerie has an awesome selection!

 

 

baking everything pumpkin...

I don't know if some of you out there are sick of all the "pumpkin this, pumpkin that" posts, so if that is you...you can kindly leave for this post today... ;)

Last night at around 9:40 pm I was laying in bed reading a book ["what alice forgot"- pretty good so far] and I started craving pumpkin chocolate chip cookies, then I took a glance over and facebook and saw someone who had just baked 5 pumpkin choc chip bread loaves earlier in the day....man, my tummy started growling & it took all my self constraint to not get up right then and start baking. But today is a new day...and today I will bake.

I found some delicious pumpkin recipes for anything you are craving pumpkin....enjoy

pumpkin chocolate chip cookies

recipe & image via hey natalie jean

pumpkin roll

recipe via yummyhealthyeasy

 pumpkin chocolate chip bread

 

recipe via cuisinenie [nienie dialogues]

 

pumpkin coffee cake

recipe via closetohome

 

pumpkin snickerdoodles

recipe & image via buttercream bakehouse

 

pumpkin spice hot chocolate

recipe & image via cookiesandcups

 

pumpkin cinnamon rolls

recipe & image via bashbulbao

 

happy baking!

 

 

introducing fall on your door

Okay so I am not the best at posting on weekends....my husband is home, we try to go out and get things done, visit friends, family....excuses, excuses haha

I did post on Instagram...so I feel that counts in the #31days...right? :)

I posted this picture last night as a sneak peek to today's post.

This is my first DIY post...so forgive me- I didn't take all the pictures I should have step by step. But I hope you get the general idea!

here is my fall/thanksgiving wreath >>>

here are the supplies you will need:

1. I bought a straw wreath from Michaels, I have seen people cut & tape part of a pool noodle...so anything in a wreath shape will do

2. Yarn. I bought white & cream, you could buy just one color if you don't like/want the 2 different colors, or do red/white/green for Christmas, etc.

3. Felt. Any color you want for the flowers

4. Stick-on letters. These are what I used for the "banner"

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you will need some sort of string/twine to string the banner on the wreath, and I used card-stock for the banner triangles.

First- since I was using 2 different colors, I took a ruler & sharpie and just drew lines where I wanted to colors to start and end, so they were relatively around the same length. Then you start wrapping!! This took me the longest- about 2  hours, so watch a movie or something while you are doing this part.

Once you are finished wrapping, next step are the felt flowers- I am sorry I forgot to take an image of how I did these...but I found a girl from mrspriss blog who did them the same was as I did!  You can make as many flowers as you would like- I made 5.

Next step is making the banner- I pressed the first letter on the card-stock and from there drew a triangle around the letter so it fit correctly. I then cut out the rest of the triangles + pressed on the letters, once all were done I took the twine and a hot glue gun and glued the letters onto the twine. Final step was tying the twine banner around the wreath how you would like- and here is your thanksgiving wreath!

[ps- I tied the banner around the wreath instead of just hot gluing it to the back, because that way you can just cut off the banner and your wreath can be used for another holiday or spring time wreath]

ta-da! If you have any questions let me know!

Happy crafting