How to make a simple candy cane wreath for the holidays. I like keeping DIY craft projects easy, especially for holiday decorations. The harder and more time-consuming they are, the less likely I am to do them. However, the more foraging involved, the better. Which is why I love this easy DIY candy cane wreath. And if foraging isn't for you, you can buy some greenery at Trader Joe's or Home ...
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All Foraged and Natural Christmas Decor You’ll Love
All foraged and natural Christmas decor you’ll love! I decided to lean into the natural, earthy elements of Christmas this year. You can see that in the way I decorated the outdoors, inspired by Terrain in this post, but indoors, I've always taken a slightly more traditional approach. But I decided to go all in on all-natural DIY Christmas decor and it was so ...
New York City in the Fall
In my opinion, and many other people, New York City in the fall is when it's at its finest. We leave for France in a few days, knowing that when we return, it will be fall. The moment the calendar flipped to September, there was a shift in mindset. It used to be back to school that brought that shift, but now I'm not so sure. A Few of My Favorite Things to Do in the Fall in NYC Fall in ...
How to Create a Simple Garden Party
How to create a simple garden party that will be a memorable night for everyone! Today I'm joining Mary Ann, Cindy, and Julie to share ideas on outdoor entertaining. With a little inspiration and help from my favorite store, Terrain, I created a small, intimate garden party that made my guests feel special. And the truth is, I only moved my table from the patio to the garden. Garden ...
How to Make an Old Potting Bench Look New
I wanted to do a little makeover on our potting bench once the original wood started to weather. And not necessarily in a good way! If it were made of teak, then that would be a different story. When we first moved into this house, the area where the potting bench sat was filled with weeds and overgrown shrubs. You can see the before/after graphic at the bottom of this post. Today I'm ...
Our Home is a Finalist in a Curb Appeal Contest!
Vote: Cottages & Bungalows Magazine Curb Appeal Contest A few weeks ago, I saw a post on Cottages & Bungalows Magazine to enter a curb appeal contest. So I snapped a few photos, wrote a quick description, and found out we were a finalist! Of course, I was thrilled to be a finalist, but now I want to win and need your help! All you need to do is go here and select me, Annie Diamond, ...