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  • A sleeveless olive-green dress with white floral embroidery hangs on a white hanger, displayed against a wooden wardrobe. A potted plant and brick wall are visible in the background.

    She Thought Her Favorite Knit Dress Was a Goner – Now It’s Better Than Ever!

    Before you cry over that stained knit dress — read this. Lace appliques are lightweight, flexible, and perfect for stretch knits. The results might just surprise you.

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  • A small child in a pink dress walks alone down a sunlit sidewalk bordered by green trees, shrubs, and a stone wall on a quiet street.

    Summer fun + Wardrobe Essentials and all the catching up we love!

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  • A house entrance decorated with red, white, and blue patriotic banners. Two stone pillars with star banners flank a path leading to a door adorned with similar bunting. Potted plants and flowers decorate the area.

    How to Turn $36 Bunting Into Custom Patriotic Decor for Your Home

    Store-bought bunting gets a custom touch. A few folds, clever magnets and gathered swags will turn generic into custom for your mailbox, pillars and porch.

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  • A framed watercolor painting of a pink sailboat on blue water with green islands in the background hangs on a brick wall.

    How to Make Torn Paper Collage Art for Adult Beginners (Stunning DIY Wall Art)

    Torn paper, a little glue, and a whole lot of creative freedom — that’s really all it takes to make gorgeous wall art you’ll be proud to frame. Landscapes, abstracts, still lifes — even stitching! See just how beautiful “beginner art” can be.

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  • A black mailbox decorated with a DIY patriotic mailbox swag—featuring two American flags, red, white, and blue ribbons, and green foliage—stands on a lawn in front of a house, celebrating a patriotic occasion.

    The Pool Noodle Trick That Makes Mailbox Decorating So Easy

    Your mailbox deserves a little patriotic flair. This pool noodle trick makes it easier (and sturdier) than you’d think. No scratched paint, no slipping swag, and it handles Midwest weather like a champ.

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  • A yellow and black butterfly rests on vibrant purple flowers with green leaves in the background.

    Weekender Newsletter

    Flowers and landscaping galore! Posts and links — all the good stuff of the week!

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  • Four handmade greeting cards with nature-themed designs are displayed on a marble surface next to a white pot containing green plants. The cards feature artwork of leaves, abstract shapes, landscapes, and trees.

    Handmade Frame Cards – Made to Hold a Little Art With a Lot of Heart

    Frame cards carry the message. The art carries the feeling. These handmade frame cards hold a small removable piece of original art — they slide out and live on as a bookmark, prop on an easel, or hang on the wall. Because sometimes a little art makes all the difference.

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  • A person decorates a frosted cake with pastel-colored floral designs on a wooden table. Plates with dabs of colored icing and plastic forks are arranged nearby, along with napkins.

    Best girlie birthday party ideas, conversation tips for Motherer’s Day gatherings and plus great finds to road trips coming up.

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  • Two buoys that say Ahoy Friends on a blue front door

    How To Make Fun Wood Buoys For Year Round Lake Decor

    Here’s a fun, easy way to make wooden buoys for your home decor. Whether you’re celebrating lake life, beach life or decking out your front porch, — these DIY wood buoys are endlessly customizable and always get compliments.

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  • A lush garden with tall clusters of blooming white daisies and dense green foliage bathed in sunlight, with a few violet flowers scattered among the ground cover.

    All the excitement of May, Mom and Grandma posts, and everyone’s favorite — Shopping With Friends!

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  • A vibrant garden bed with blooming purple, white, and yellow flowers surrounded by green foliage, set in bright sunlight near a paved walkway.

    Sharing the week’s happenings, my ongoing project and favorite shopping links.

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  • Closeup of Finials installed with part of curtain showing

    Can’t Find a Long Enough Curtain Rod? Make Your Own at Any Custom Length

    When store-bought rods fall short, galvanized pipe saves the day. Make extra long curtain rods at any custom length, on a budget — plus a clever finial.

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  • The Easiest DIY Window Treatment — No Sewing, No Tools, No Kidding

    The Easiest DIY Window Treatment — No Sewing, No Tools, No Kidding

    A budget-friendly, renter-approved DIY window covering that puts YOU in control — of your privacy, your view, and your style. All for less than $30.

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  • A Functional Basket Tray on an outdoor table holds cookies under a glass dome, a planner, magazines, pens, sunglasses, a rolled towel, LaCroix, and sunscreen. A black chair and grass with tall plants complete the inviting scene.

    How a Wallpaper Scrap Turned My Basket Tray into a Patio Favorite

    A basket tray is pretty — but that uneven woven floor is anything but practical. Here’s all it takes to give it the solid base it needs, including the mistake I made and exactly how to avoid it.

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