Decorating your home can be both thrilling and daunting. I recommend decorating your home in a way that makes you feel great. Today we’re discussing a few ideas that can be adapted for many styles and don’t break the bank. Don’t feel like you have to adopt these ideas if they don’t resonate with you or work with your home. Finding unique ideas that feel like home will allow your space to truly reflect who you are as an individual. This list of home decoration suggestions might help to jump-start your journey to sprucing up your space.
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Bunny Vase Upcycled Tide Container
Today I’m upcycleing a plastic container for an Easter/spring decoration.. I have saved a white Tide pod container for an easy makeover. In the fall you’ve probably seen the orange ones made into pumpkins. The white are popular for snowmen in winter crafting. Since it is white, it is perfect for a bunny head for spring.
Create More Space By De-Cluttering Your Home
1. Creating space starts with decluttering
For the last few months I have re-evaluated each room and its furnishings as I packed up everything for the new floor. This week I want to talk about our “stuff.” I have found that I love being in a room with less furniture and decorations. I have given away and thrown away lots of “stuff”. If you feel like your home is cluttered, disorganized, or has too many unwanted items, then it’s time to clean it out. A home that feels spacious and minimal makes for a more comfortable, less stressful environment. Decluttering can also be a somewhat therapeutic process, helping you eliminate things you no longer need from your life and start again. You should aim to declutter regularly to help keep your living spaces clear and your drawers and closets organized. Use a checklist to help you declutter every room of your home and be prepared to get ruthless with your decisions over what to throw out and what to keep. I’ve made a basic De-Clutter Checklist by room – fill free to update with other rooms and types of items. It is available as a PDF for you to download and print.
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Easter Rag Wreath
I’ve been in love with every rag wreath I’ve seen on lots of blogs. It’s a simple concept – cut or tear material into strips, make knots on chosen wreath form, voila a wreath. My craft today is my version of a rag wreath for spring and Easter. Many blogs have shared various versions of a rag wreath using different knots. I’ve seen really a pretty wreath with just tied bows all over it. I remember seeing a wreath where the strip of material was folded and the ends were pulled though the loop. Sorry I don’t remember where I saw that. Let’s just say I forgot the KISS principle (K keep I it S simple S stupid), and began to complicate my wreath. It took time but I’m very happy with the result. Read More
Old Floral Swag Makeover
Last November I found an old eucalyptus floral swag at the thrift store. The ribbon was stained and the real eucalyptus was dried out and disintegrating. The painted wooden house background for the eucalyptus and flowers was a coastal cottage complete with palm trees. It was perfect for my Florida home and I thought I could remake it. At the time, I was completing a long list to prepare for my family’s Christmas visit and put the swag away. Read More
DIY T-Shirt Art In Wrapped Frame
I have a list of little projects I want to do, and t-shirt art has been on the top for several years. This spring I mentioned I was determined to try more of the ideas that I have pinned. T-shirt art fits perfectly as I’ve had an old t-shirt in the drawer for years. It came with a beautiful piece of manatee art on it. Those who read my post, Florida My Home, know I am in love with the Florida manatee or sea cow. Years ago I visited The Tampa Lowry Park Zoo with its manatee exhibit. I spent more money than I usually do for a t-shirt because I loved this art piece. When the shirt was stained and shrank, I held on to it. Today let’s make art.