The chrysanthemum, once the most popular flower in the world, today is not only the most common of cut flowers, it is also globally the most common potted flowering plant. It has been grown as far back as the 15th century B.C.E. in China, … Read More
Whether you’re an über-fan of October 31st or just someone who enjoys getting into the holiday spirit, we’ve got 10 ways to haunt up your home for Halloween. Who knew skulls, shrunken heads and spiders could be so stylishly spooky? … Read More
Just because the kids are back in school and our sunlight hours are fading doesn’t mean it’s time to pack up the garden tools just quite yet. Although we may not be able to grow bushels of tomatoes during the fall … Read More
This rustic yet industrial coffee table might just be the easiest piece of furniture you’ll ever make. All you need is wood from the hardware store, hairpin legs and your favorite wood stain to make a high-end-looking coffee table on … Read More
We are a family of many (many!) books, so I’m always looking for creative, crafty ways to display them throughout our home. Budget-friendly bookends, though, tend to be surprisingly hard to come by. So I decided to take matters into … Read More
Today we’re excited to share a couple of tricks we’ve picked up for conditioning and reviving dinged-up wooden household furniture or flea-market finds filled with potential. Using common and natural household products such as walnuts, vinegar and oil, you can literally … Read More
When the weather starts to get cooler and the days shorter, many of us feel limited by the selection of plants available at garden centers and nurseries. Pumpkins, cornstalks and bales of hay are fine, but when it comes to … Read More
I highly doubt Bruce Springsteen had strawberry plants in mind when he wrote his famous tune “Born to Run,” but if you’ve ever grown strawberries, you know how impossible it is to confine them to a single garden bed. If … Read More
Inspired by the beautiful wall hangings made by fellow blogger Jeran of Oleander & Palm, I couldn’t help but try my hand at this kid- and adult-friendly DIY yarn art form. I think the best part about this project is how … Read More
We always find ourselves gathered around our table. Whether it’s for everyday meals, homework, a special dinner party or a late-night game of cards, our dining room is our go-to spot. Can you relate? It doesn’t matter if you have … Read More
Mary and I have been longtime fans of the function and look that an exposed magnetic knife rack can add to any kitchen space. Not only is one useful for maximizing vertical storage space and providing easy access to kitchen tools … Read More
If you’ve dreamed of growing tall, beautiful annual cut flowers in the summer but tend to end up with weak, short stems from your store-bought annuals, try raising a crop from seed. The reasons why many annuals fail to reach their potential in the … Read More
I was pulling out my fall decorations the other day and came across a handmade fairy house I received last year as a gift. Our garden will be loaded with kids this weekend, and I thought it would be fun … Read More
If you’re headed to a party or overnight stay with friends, it’s nice to bring a sweet gift with you as a thanks. Hostess gifts don’t have to be expensive. Just tap into your inner DIY goddess to create simple hostess … Read More
I am all about comfort and warmth. If I feel cold in my own home, I become agitated. Rugs can instantly add an extra ounce of both comfort and warmth to your home and its decor. Adding a rug to … Read More
