When it comes to holiday decorating, I like to start early, and I like it to last as long as possible. Both in terms of staying power and in terms of appropriateness (i.e. works for both Thanksgiving and Christmas!). One of my favorite classic ways to decorate is with dried orange slices. You’ve seen those…

Sending flowers is such a thoughtful gesture, don’t you think? But I never know what to do with the vase they come in. The glass flower vase is usually pretty blah at best, ugly at worst. It would be such a waste to throw it out though. Instead, you can do this easy upcycling project…

I never have enough coasters. They just aren’t something I ever think (or really want) to buy, you know? Rather than spend money on a set, I set out to make some instead. A few weeks ago I upcycled an old leather skirt to make napkin rings, and I ended up with a good amount of…

In my house, we have two parents and two kids working and learning at home. I’m guessing that in your house, you might have at least one of those things happening? The thing that’s tricky, is that most houses aren’t built with multiple offices, if any. I converted a bedroom into an office a year and a…

This is the only time of year I ever think about napkin rings. Listen, I don’t even know how to FOLD a napkin. But when you’re hosting for the holidays, a napkin ring adds a really special touch to the table. I’d prefer not to splurge on something I use once a year. I also…

I recently decided to learn how to make furniture. I don’t know about you, but I’ve been getting my DIY on something fierce lately. I finished building my first piece, a c-shaped side table (if you’re not sure what that is, this is a good example), and it was actually… good. Like, really good. Like I…