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Create Delicate Floral Nests for Your Spring Decor

Shari Hiller — Sat, 25 Mar 2017 21:12:20 +0000

Spring is the time of new beginnings and these lovely floral nests are the perfect accessory to your spring table settings. Ok, you know how there are some projects that you really feel good about? Well this is one of them. I would LOVE for you to make a half dozen of these and use them...

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Autumn Centerpiece in a Muted Palette

Shari Hiller — Fri, 31 Oct 2014 19:22:55 +0000

So often at this time of the year we see an autumn centerpiece and wreath in “autumn” colors of gold, red and brown. This combination of colors is beautiful for the season and I’m definitely not knocking it. However, this year I wanted to try something different for my autumn centerpiece. I started with a...

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Framed Leaves Decorate for Fall

Shari Hiller — Sat, 11 Oct 2014 13:37:13 +0000

Of course we all know that real autumn leaves can be preserved, but if you don’t have the time and are looking for a way to bring the falling leaves inside, you can make your own leaves (in colors and textures that appeal to you and your spaces) in no time at all. Here’s what...

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Fall Wreaths with Unique Touches

Shari Hiller — Sat, 11 Oct 2014 13:36:14 +0000

It’s pretty tough to come up with great new ideas for fall wreaths every single year. That’s why being open to the classics is a good idea! However, I’ve snapped some shots of what is new and interesting in fall wreaths as I’ve been out shopping. I’ve seen new ideas in color, shape and content....

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Easy Napkin Rings in Fall Apple Shapes

Shari Hiller — Thu, 25 Sep 2014 12:45:35 +0000

Apples are a fall staple, and I think its fun to add them to your seasonal décor during the autumn months. A fun and very inexpensive way to do that is by hand stitching up a whole basket full of apple napkin rings out of felt. Here’s how easy it is to do. Materials List:...

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Terrariums Can Update Indoor Greenery

Shari Hiller — Mon, 08 Sep 2014 14:53:52 +0000

Easy-to-make miniature landscapes, or terrariums, make for interesting accessories in just about any room in your home. They seem fitting for all seasons of the year, but it’s during the winter months that the green is so welcome! It doesn’t take much time or money to fill your home with these tiny gems. Just follow...

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Knit a Corner to Corner Baby Afghan

Shari Hiller — Fri, 04 Apr 2014 02:28:48 +0000

Isn’t it wonderful when a baby comes into your life? Well, when one is on the way, you need to get busy and make that baby a blanket to wrap up with love! This seed stitch blanket is a winner and it’s a pattern I found on the wrapper of the Bernat Baby yarn I...

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What NOT To Do with Old Jeans

Shari Hiller — Thu, 27 Mar 2014 01:48:47 +0000

When I saw this table in a restaurant on a recent vacation, I knew I had to at least comment on it. And my comment is, “Never do this to a pair of old jeans!” There are countless other things to do with old jeans….recycle them into insulation, cut them off to make shorts, Make...

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Easy to Make Chic Dining Room Centerpiece

Shari Hiller — Wed, 22 Jan 2014 22:56:18 +0000

What do quartz stones, river rocks, Spanish moss, a dinner plate, a salad plate and a silk flower have in common? Give up? They are the materials needed to create an elegant dining room centerpiece. Matt and I recently redecorated a dining room. Our homeowners wanted more than just function; they wanted elegance. Since beautiful...

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Make a Stylish Burlap Lamp Shade

Shari Hiller — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 13:20:44 +0000

Burlap is a forgotten fabric that has it’s place in the home in all sorts of creative projects from table runners to lamp shades. Perhaps you have a tired lamp that could use a breath of new life. The shade may be soiled or faded and it’s making the entire lamp look like it needs...

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