The season of gardening and flowers is upon us! Looking for a striking DIY garden project that you can whip up in an afternoon? Add some height and visual drama to your landscape with this easy-peasy, topsy-turvy planter. Supplies: • rebar – about 6 feet • Sledge hammer or mallet • 1 large clay pot [...]
Craft these Markers and See How your Garden Grows! It’s spring. Time to get started if you are planning to grow your own vegetables this summer. This year, we built a raised garden bed because the soil in our area is compacted sand and clay. You can do it too! When you make a raised [...]
Reuse, Recycle, Re-purpose, Up-cycle – are all ways of giving objects a second chance. Viewing something in a different light and re-staging it to serve a new purpose can reduce our carbon footprint. And not only does this make an impact environmentally, it also is easy on the wallet. With the state of today’s economy, [...]
This week our Fun with Floral fashion post had me craving bright flower-printed clothes and accessories. And when I took a look around my winterized home (flannel sheets in the bedroom, thick throw blankets in the living room) I decided my place could use some flower power this spring as well. So this 4 for [...]
True confession, I have yet to try a makeup box subscription, including any from the fabulous leaders in the field; Birchbox. Don’t get me wrong, I think it’s an amazing way to try new products. But as a beauty blogger, I’m always trying new products. Usually more than I know what to do with… But [...]
A how-to that brightens up your fridge and makes a sweet gift! photos: rachel for we heart this Looking for a quick, inexpensive, craft that makes a fabulous gift? These sweet, little magnets are a fantastic DIY last-minute present for a friend, or thank-you gift for your kid’s teachers. You may want to keep some [...]
Rescuing sweaters from pills and fur one closet at a time photos: we heart this The Lilly Brush brings two of my favorite things together. I am passionate about good looking clothes and pets. Sadly, my two biggest passions are not exactly complementary, because no matter how wonderful your outfit looks, pet hair is not [...]
photo: we heart this Time: January. Place: Your closet. You stare at a bright tumble of cardis shoved on a shelf, boots crumpled in a corner, and a snake’s nest of scarves slithering off hangers and puddling onto the floor. It’s a scary place, your closet. But you are brave, so you push in closer, [...]
A seasonal DIY that’s easy as A,B,C! photos: rachel for we heart this Over the years, I have collected quite a few sets of wooden alphabet blocks. Partly, because I have small children, but also, because I adore the vintage charm of the well-loved blocks. This year, I decided to turn these beloved treasures into [...]
Double the fun: This DIY shows you how to create two customized holiday decorations! photos: rachel for we heart this Creating your own holiday decor doesn’t have to be hard or expensive. Today, I’m sharing with you two ways to turn left over fabric and/or old clothes into customized works of art! These rag wreaths [...]
