Crafts + DIY Archive

On Dream Kitchens, Dream Lives, and Nurturing Reality

DIY Cupcake Wrapper Wreath (Plus Tips For Doing “Grown-Up” Crafts With Kids)

Lessons Learned From Living In A Fixer-Upper

My Happiest Place: A Family Tree Wall

Easy Patio Makeover: “Helen” the up-cycled goodwill couch & a no-sew slipcover!

Easy Last-Minute DIY Hostess Gift: Holly & Ivy in a Jar!

Hunker down with some HGTV eye candy

How to be happier in the bedroom

Your Turn Thursday: What do you do “the hard way” just for the joy of it?

How to save money on gardening supplies

Sunday Reads: time management, happy relationships, stress and gratitude, Craigslist decorating, great potting benches

On embracing my home-design limitations

1 perfectionist + 1 impatient spouse = DIY drama

Mindful Monday: Start planning my garden!

Mindful Monday, the holiday edition: Make.

The courage to make a home your own

Sunday Reads: fall decor, finishing home projects, cleaning checklists, Halloween fun