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In a world of crazy store-bought and DIY Halloween accessories, broken glass windows certainly seem like one of the most subtle accents one could add to their home this time of year… they look super cool in the evening when all of […]
Not to brag, but I’m about 72% done with my holiday shopping and feeling pretty good about it. We bailed on the brick and mortar Black Friday shenanigans this year in favor of online browsing, and some of the deals have […]
This post was originally published on DIY Network’s blog Made + Remade in December 2014. It’s the time of the year filled with holiday parties, Secret Santas, and gift exchanges. Spruce up that special present – whether it be personal for […]
This post was originally published on DIY Network’s blog Made + Remade in December 2014. The “Baby’s First Christmas” ornaments that my parents had collected for my sister and I are some of the ornaments that I appreciated seeing year after […]
This post was originally published on DIY Network’s blog Made + Remade in December 2013. ‘Tis the season! It’s time to get crafty and engage the whole family by making custom ornaments for your own tree. These little paper trees are […]
This post was originally published on DIY Network’s blog Made + Remade in December 2013. As we grow dangerously close to Christmas, we’ve been busily checking fun last-minute gift projects off the list for friends and family, and scouring for vibrant […]
This post was originally published on DIY Network’s blog Made + Remade in December 2014. Combine my favorite holiday season + testing my hand at a new DIY skill + an effort in Scandinavian design, and what do you get? A […]
This post was originally published on DIY Network’s blog Made + Remade in December 2013. What’s not to love about DIY salt dough ornaments? They’re nearly impossible to mess up, a perfect snowy day activity for kids and adults alike, as […]
This post was originally published on DIY Network’s blog Made + Remade in December 2014. I can tell you one thing you won’t want to be dealing with at 2am – a fallen Christmas tree. I suspect my own err was loading […]
This post was originally published on DIY Network’s blog Made + Remade in December 2013. An adorable doormat is the threshold to your home during the holiday season, and while you may be mighty tempted by the retail options available every […]
This post was originally published on DIY Network’s blog Made + Remade in December 2014. Quick quick – Deck the Halls! Quick quick – take it all down! It’s hard to believe how fast the holiday season passes by. With as […]
This post was originally published on DIY Network’s blog Made + Remade in December 2014. Add some sparkle to your New Year’s fiesta by adorning your taper centerpieces with a little glitz and glimmer. It doesn’t cost much to add a […]
This post was originally published on DIY Network’s blog Made + Remade in November 2014. Say, for instance, you lost a big tree on your property this year. You probably had someone come chop it up, or bought an awesome […]
I love making the effort to create custom gift wrap, but so often I feel pinched on time that it never gets done. For this year’s presents, I concocted a quick and easy plan and came up with a crafty […]
This post was originally published on DIY Network’s blog Made + Remade in December 2012. In many ways, the holiday season for me is a mass effort at creating a harmonious balance between the decor that occupies my home 11-months […]
This post was originally published on DIY Network’s blog Made + Remade in November 2014. One of the best surprises we received last year was a handmade holiday card from one of our neighbors. We were new to the ‘hood. […]
This post was originally published on DIY Network’s blog Made + Remade in December 2014. Looking for more DIY ways to boost your holiday curb appeal? Consider this: add a large light-up star to your home! It would mount easily to […]
This post was originally published on DIY Network’s blog Made + Remade in November 2014. Feeling the pressure this Thanksgiving week? Making a cheery home and table that will ‘wow’ your guests isn’t as hard as you might think. Take […]
This post was originally published on DIY Network’s blog Made + Remade in November 2014. You’ve probably been making paper snowflakes since you were a kid, and when you think about it, as easy as they were to make, it […]
I'm a home improvement enthusiast, living a very merry DIY lifestyle.
You can find me writing for HGTV and DIY Network, follow me on facebook and instagram, or drop me a note if you'd like. I love notes.
Thanks for visiting!
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