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How to plant daffodils indoors for stunning spring decor

Dining room Easter tablescape with daffodils, vintage books and postcards

Ready to make your house bright and sunny? Bring in the daffodils! As a March baby, daffodils hold a special place in my heart. They always pop up to usher in spring and never fail to bring a smile to

susanakate March 31, 2021April 1, 2021 Creating, Using Read more

Wrapping the perfect package with doilies

The simple wrap doily technique

Think outside the roll or bag when it comes to wrapping. Doilies make a cute alternative to traditional wrapping.

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How to use books for creepy and cute Halloween decor

Edgar Allan Poe book wrapped in black lace

From mystery novels to the dark works of authors like Edgar Allan Poe, books make great Halloween decor. As much as I love decorating for Halloween, I don’t love the price tag that comes with it. You can spend some

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Feeling fancy? How to make a flag from lace, scrap fabric and buttons

Lace, scrap and button flag

Flags are great addition to display from Memorial day through July. I bring out my patriotic decor starting in May. I add a little bit more for Flag Day in June. Once July hits, I incorporate my final touches. It’s

susanakate June 30, 2020October 1, 2020 Creating, Uncategorized, Using Read more

Dresser drawer book shelf upcycle

Dresser drawer book shelf upcycle

I was cleaning out the basement and I came across several sad, lonely dresser drawers. I had picked them up over the years on the side of the road, but hadn’t done a thing with them. Surprise, surprise. Since I

susanakate May 31, 2020June 11, 2020 Creating, Using Read more

Showcase your favorite paper with a quick and easy picture frame craft

Framed antique wallpaer for spring decor

I’m a sucker for paper and I have an impressive hoard of picture frames. Put those two together and a quick and easy craft is born. Any time I hit up an estate sale with a box of picture frames

susanakate March 31, 2020April 2, 2020 Creating, Uncategorized Read more

9 ideas for Valentine’s Day decor on a budget

DIY paper heart garland with book pages and pink card stock

I love decorating for ALL the holidays and Valentine’s Day is no exception!  Compared to Christmas, my V-day decorations are a fraction of the cost. Like a tiny fraction. If my Christmas decorations were a steak dinner, Valentine’s Day decorations

susanakate February 5, 2020February 6, 2020 Creating, Using Read more

Christmas wrapping: 5 budget-friendly tips from lessons learned

Christmas gift wrapped in a Christmas song

Five tips for festive and fun Christmas wrapping that won’t break the bank.

susanakate December 18, 2019December 18, 2019 Creating, Uncategorized, Using Read more

Twelve ways to decorate with Christmas trees

Vintage blocks with bottle brush trees

I LOVE Christmas and we officially kick off the season at our house with a big, beautiful Fraser Fir. Our Christmas tree is a far cry from a designer tree. It’s decorated with a collection of ornaments dating all the

susanakate December 8, 2019December 9, 2019 Creating, Using Read more

Paper bats – Halloween on a budget

Paper bats on the living room wall

I love Halloween and I love decorating, so it’s only natural that I absolutely love decorating for Halloween. My only roadblock is budget. I saw this super amazing life-size mummy at Goodwill last week that would have been perfect for

susanakate October 11, 2019October 12, 2019 Creating, Uncategorized Read more
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