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arts and craft, Crafts, Decorating, Holiday decorating, kids art, Tutorial

Wine Cork Reindeer

Grab a few wine corks and some wire, we're going to make wine cork reindeer with those two supplies and some hand tools. Wine Cork Reindeer Looking for a little craft to do with the kids and maybe you've been drinking a little more wine…

recipe

Slow Cooker Chocolate Covered Peanuts

Slow Cooker Chocolate Covered Peanuts It's Amanda from Domestically Creative and this month I am back with a new and EASY recipe! This is my grandmother's favorite candy recipe for the holidays, but you can make and enjoy it any time of year.…

Gift Ideas

How I Helped a Lost Mom at a Woodworking Store

Last week I wandered into a local store for woodworkers. Without naming names, I'm sure you can guess which one (green logo and rhymes with Could Raft.) I was looking at dust collection equipment and a few new power tools (because a handy girl…

Gardening, Landscaping & Gardening

The Surefire Way to Create a Thriving Flower Garden Bed

Learn my tips and tricks to create a beautiful thriving garden bed in no time. The SureFire Way to Create a Thriving Flower Garden Bed We live on a beautiful tree-filled lot in North Carolina. I love all our trees, but sometimes I crave a…

arts and craft, decor, Decorating, DIY, fabric, Gift Ideas, Holiday decorating, Home Decor, tablescape, Tutorial, Upcycling

Festive DIY Napkin Rings for your Holiday Table

Festive DIY Napkin Rings for your Holiday Table Happy Holidays! I thought it would be very apropos to share this easy last-minute holiday napkin ring tutorial with you all. It’s that time of year when time is short and things are busy. …

Holiday decorating, organizational tips

15 Holiday Decoration Storage and Organization Ideas

Most of us love to decorate for the holidays, but the mess and chaos after you take all the decorations down can be overwhelming. Instead of letting that stress into your life, use these 15 Holiday Decoration Storage and Organization Ideas to…

Build It, Gift Ideas, Trash to Treasure, Tutorial, Upcycling

Got Scrap Wood? DIY Gift Caddies using Scrap Molding

DIY gift caddies made from scrap trim is a great way to create an inexpensive gift basket AND use up all those little pieces of scrap trim in your wood pile. DIY Gift Caddies using Scrap Molding Christmas is a few weeks away and I don’t…

arts and craft, Crafts, decor, Decorating, DIY, Gift Ideas, gifts, Home Decor, Tutorial

DIY Fabric Tile Coasters

DIY Fabric Tile Coasters Hello! How are we all doing? The holidays may look a lot different this year, but the same sentiments and traditions are still here. If you have a tradition of making handmade holiday gifts, I have the perfect…

recipe

Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies

It's that time of year! Time to bake some delicious cookies for Santa (and friends, of course. Oh okay, and for me!) I don't bake sweets often, but when I do I like quick and easy recipes. That's how I created this simple Salted Caramel Chocolate…

arts and craft, Build It, Crafts, Decorating, DIY, DIY tools, DIYCourage, Do It Yourself, Holiday decorating, Home Decor, jigsaw, nailgun, painting, Uncategorized

DIY Candy Cane Craft

Make this adorable DIY Candy Cane craft using 1 board and 2 tools! These DIY Candy Canes are the perfect complement to your holiday decorations. DIY Candy Cane Decor I love this craft because it's not only cheery but it also helps me…

half cheap wreath, half expensive looking wreath

arts and craft, Home Decor, Upcycling, wreath

Cheap to Chic: Thrift Store Wreath Makeover

I've noticed many people are jumping right into decorating for Christmas. In a year where we're only looking for some cheer, I can completely understand. Today I'll show you how to dress up a basic cheap wreath to make it look like an expensive…

finished wooden bead ornaments on greenery

Crafts

DIY Wooden Bead Christmas Ornaments

Ready to do some Christmas crafting? You'll love how simple these wooden bead Christmas ornaments are to make and they look amazing on any Christmas tree. DIY Wooden Bead Christmas Ornaments Crafting with wooden beads is a popular trend…

Landscaping & Gardening

Easiest Way to Get Rid of English Ivy for Good

In the two decades we've lived in Raleigh, we've learned the Absolute Easiest Way to Get Rid of English Ivy. No back-breaking pulling or bending over. This is truly the best way to remove English ivy. Easiest Way to Get Rid of English Ivy…

view of napkins tied with jute twine and a clay leaf place card

arts and craft, autumn fall decor, Crafts, DIY, Holiday decorating, Paintbrushes, painting, tablescape, Thanksgiving, Tutorial, Uncategorized

DIY Leaf Place Cards for the Holidays

DIY Leaf Place Cards for the Holidays I hope your fall has been lovely so far. The weather is just starting to turn here in NC. I have to say, I love the weather here compared to Seattle. We never experienced so much sun day after day! …

Build It, Millie's Remodel

Millie’s Remodel: Super Strong Floating Shelves with LED Lighting

Millie's Remodel is almost done. Today I want to teach you how to build and install the strongest floating shelves. Then make them even better with hidden LED under lighting. Let's learn how to build these Super Strong Floating Shelves with…

bedroom, Build It, circular saw, DIY, DIYCourage, DIYLikeaBoss, Do It Yourself, Furniture, Guest room, Home Decor, Tutorial

DIY Modern Boho Side Table

I built this side table as part of the bedroom furniture set for my daughter's new room. It may look a little complicated, but can be built with a circular saw or a table saw. Let's make this DIY Modern Boho Side Table! DIY Modern Boho…

Build It, decor, DIY, drill, Ladder

DIY Ladder Display Shelves

One of the easiest storage solutions is to create your own DIY ladder display shelves using an old ladder for the frame. Not only will you save time, but the money saved makes this project a winner in my book! DIY Ladder Display Shelves If…

arts and craft, Birthday Gift, decor, Decorating, Halloween, Halloween decorating, party

11 Contactless Halloween Trick or Treat Ideas

In the interest of saving Halloween, here are several ideas for contactless trick or treating! 11 Contactless Halloween Trick or Treat Ideas Halloween is a mere two weeks away. Let's get real, 2020 has been hard enough on the kids. Cancelling…

Build It, Millie's Remodel

How to Build Custom Wood Shutters – Simple DIY

It’s time to reveal how to build custom wood shutters! I designed these easy to build wood shutters for the Millie's Remodel project and now I can't wait to share the tutorial with you! It's a super simple DIY project. How to Build Custom…

Build It, desk, distressing, DIY, DIY tools, Dremel, Giveaway, sander, Uncategorized

Folding Laptop and Writing Table Tutorial

With more of us working from home and needing to create a space to work, this folding laptop and writing table is just the thing you need to make any room into an office! Folding Laptop and Writing Table Tutorial My favorite place to write…

Home & Auto Maintenance, Home Maintenance, renovation

How to Hire Great Contractors and the Questions You Need to Ask

As a general contractor, I've perfected how to hire great contractors. Over the years I've put together a list of questions I ask when interviewing contractors and calling references. Don't let yourself be scammed, learn how to hire great contractors. How…