DIY, crafts, homemade, reuse, vintage finds, upcycle
This post was originally published in 2017. I have updated the post with new ideas and photos.
Decorating with fruits and vegetables is an old-fashioned craft I love. Many of us display fresh fruit in season in bowls and centerpieces. It’s December and citrus season is here. Today I’m sharing my love of oranges – not only as a favorite snack, but as a decorating element. It’s great to use for Christmas and even into January for winter decorating.
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Whether you’re a new home owner or a veteran of many years, everyone should plan for maintenace of their homes. Several years ago I did several posts on spring tasks and fall tasks for your home. Everything can wear out over time. It’s so important to set aside money each month for home repairs and to do inspections and simple repairs. Of course you want to do whatever you can to entirely prevent future maintenance issues, but it’s honestly not always that easy. Today let’s discuss maintaining your plumbing.
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SAFETY TIP: Never combine ammonia-based cleaners with chlorine bleach or products containing bleach, such as powdered dishwasher detergent. The fumes they’ll create are extremely dangerous. Before doing any mixing, read the product labels first. Always label any bottles of DIY cleaners with all the ingredients inside. In case a child or animal consumes it, it’s important to know the ingredients.
In the past, I have experienced allergic reactions to many commercial cleansers. All contain chemicals that can cause asthma attacks and skin reaction. I have researched and tried many alternative, healthier ways of cleaning. Making your own natural organic (organic meaning made in nature) cleaning supplies is better than buying them because you can control what is used, protect your family, and save money. Most of the ingredients are right in your pantry.
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I live in a neighborhood of small yards. Enjoying your yard is pretty public without some additions to it. Do you have the same problem? Or perhaps you have a view you don’t like. Let’s consider the best ways to add privacy.
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In almost 3 weeks it will be Valentine’s Day. Back a few years ago I shared a post about free Valentine printables I had found. Today I am updating that post with current printables available to help you make the day special. Whether you’re looking for a card or gift of wall art for your special someone, or need banners, tags, or any number of designs to decorate and celebrate with your children and friends, I am on the hunt to find the most heart warming downloads I can.
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For the last few years I’ve set a goal to do at least one pin from my Pinterest collection each season. I don’t always reach that goal, but am slowly trying out pins. Today I’m sharing my DIY Easter sock bunny. There are several posts online for a sock bunny. I used a Dollar Tree pair of white socks. I could not find an all-white pair of men’s socks and had to buy a women’s pair. It works fine but is a little smaller than those shared elsewhere.
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I was watching a documentary on Amazon Prime last Sunday. The Gardener is a story about Frank Cabot. He is the man responsible for a horticultural masterpiece of the 21st century, Les Quatre Vents in Quebec. The story is about the history of his family’s home and how he began to expand the garden to create a series of garden rooms that are pure art. If you have Amazon Prime, do take a peek if you love nature, art, and gardens.
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Welcome to my 2022 review of 2021! It’s always fun to look back over the year to see what the top posts were. Some of my favorite posts made their way to the top posts from Comfort Spring for 2021. There were a couple of surprises on the list, too. Take a look back over the year with me and see if your favorite is on the list.