There’s nothing worse than trying to trug along through your day when you have a miserable cold. Even just some sinus congestion can feel so uncomfortable and just distract you all day. Sure, it’s winter, but it doesn’t mean you have to just sit in discomfort and blow through 10 kleenex boxes a day. These…
DIY Pennant Banner Printed on Fabric
Making an amazing, professional, and clean looking banner doesn’t have to be hard or cost a lot of money! I am so excited to share this amazing tutorial with you today. I was able to make a 20-letter banner for our wedding in about one hour total, for only $20. I loved the idea of…
DIY Page a Day Calendar Save the Dates
Lars and I just sent out our save the dates this week. I think they turned out just adorable! If you haven’t already seen our engagement photos, they came out fabulous thanks to Beale and Wittig Photography. I pretty much credit them for how cute the save the dates are, because they’re all about the photo….
DIY Green Christmas Tree: Upcycled, eco-friendly, and only $10
One of the highlights of living with Lars (among the many, many great things) is that I get to decorate for and celebrate Christmas! Though I always get together for Christmas with my Dad’s family, it is more about family coming together than the holiday. And I love any kind of themes and decorations, and…
DIY Gingerbread Candles
Happy December! Nothing like the scent of gingerbread to get you in the holiday mood! A good scented candle can certainly do the job. Unfortunately, artificial scents are not very desirable for your health or the environment. Most of the chemicals in synthetic fragrances are derived from petroleum. The chemicals range from causing allergic reactions to…
Thanksgiving Centerpiece 4 Ways
We all know family and food are the heart of thanksgiving, but let’s face it, you probably want your table to look great too. The place settings, the table cloth, the accent colors are all things you take into consideration. But the heart of the thanksgiving tablescape is definitely the centerpiece. Well, luckily, there is…
How to Make a No-Sew Reusable Duster
I’m not a big fan of dusting. I especially hate it because I hate creating the waste of throwing the duster away. But, it’s definitely a necessity. So if I’m going to do it, I want to do it as greenly as possible. Enter: the reusable duster. I don’t think it will disappoint. I didn’t…
The 5 Cutest Halloween Crafts
Halloween is just around the corner. You better be prepping your decorations and costumes now, because it will be here before you think! I’ve already got my costume in order. It is probably the least crafty costume I’ve made since freshman year of college. I usually love the process of making the costume- but this one…