Refresh Your Home With Wall decor

May 18, 2020, in
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Hi friends, do you feel your home needs a little spring refresh?  I sure do!  There's something about this time of year that energizes me to freshen up our home.  Maybe it's the longer days or the fresh air that streams through an opened window.  If you're looking for an easy way to change the look of your space and want to look at something beautiful, wall decor is a great way to start.  

I love the vibrancy of the blues and greens in this photograph. It is one I took when we spent the day on the Northfork of Long Island just driving around stopping here and there discovering new places. 
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So now that I have my new print I need to decide where to hang it.  Maybe you can help☺let me know in the comment section if you'd like.

OPTION ONE
On this narrow wall. 
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OPTION TWO
Or on a slightly wider wall.
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OPTION THREE
Perhaps on this wall in the entryway
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Thank you for visiting my site!  Make sure to come back to see how and where I end up hanging my print. 💙  If you're looking for items to make your home more beautiful head on over to my SHOP.


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The Best Plants To Purify The Air In Your Home And How To Decorate With Them

May 05, 2020, in ,

Hello friends, I hope you are doing well!  Did you know one of the easiest ways to purify the air in your home and add a happier vibe is with plants?  I searched Amazon for plants to bring into our home and found a few favorites I want to share with you. Since we are spending more time inside our home, I picked plants that are easy to care for and can purify the stuffy indoor air. I feel right now more than ever we need the lush green of nature inside, don't you think?  

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You can shop for any of these plants by clicking on the link.

PEACE LILY /   ALOE VERA/   GOLDEN POTHOS  /  ENGLISH IVY  /  BUTTERFLY PALM


Looking for ideas on how to decorate with these easy to care for plants?  Read further on for 10 ideas to try.  

1.  Create a cozy spot next to a window 

Carve out a corner in a room with a comfy chair and place plants on the window sill or table.  I recently tried this in my office and I love it!
   


Plants are perfect for the bedroom. They clean the air and might even help you get a good night's sleep.


I love this creative idea with a plant hanging from a curtain rod.  Perfect for renters (no holes to patch up when you move).   



 2.  Or next to a door in the kitchen

 Use the lush color of green to bring life to an all-white kitchen.   


3. Bring Nature In your living spaces 

 A large snake plant next to a sofa is a lovely option.



Add a tropical feel to an open-concept living area.




Let your plants grow wild!  The golden pothos plant and ivy plants tend to grow long and fast and look great when hung up properly indoors. 



Go for a spider plant to liven up an area for entertaining and combine with a photograph of the ocean or other nature.
                                                                                      

 
The most common way to decorate with plants is to use them on the coffee table. 



 4.  On Bookshelves

If you don't want to fill your whole house with plants, use just a few planters here and there combined with other objects.  Get creative and use cups, bowls, and glass jars to place your plants in.  As long as there is a small ray of sunshine they can thrive. This is also an easy way to incorporate biophilic design to your interiors. 


5. On Window Sills

If you're not into caring for a whole jungle, just place a small plant on your window sill.


Or take a clipping from a plant and re-root it in a glass jar with water.  The Golden Pothos is easy to re-root!  This is a super-easy way to brighten up a space with greenery with little care.  Not only is this an economical idea, but it is also very sculptural and you can watch the roots grow. ☺ 


6. Repurpose old furniture for your plants

A great idea to display plants is with a DIY project like this small wooden shelf.  Place it on the wall as a centerpiece to get all your guests talking.


7.  Display in pretty containers in a grouping of one or two

Prop a plant on top of a stool instead of a plant stand.  



A dropleaf table is a good idea for tiny spaces. Placed in front of a window, it does double duty for dining and displaying plants.  


8. In The Bathroom

Plants help improve the decor and promote clean air in the bathroom, so try one or two or more.  Use plants that can tolerate the humidity like: ferns, aloe vera, snake plants, and spider plants. 
  


9. In Your Workspace

Contribute wellness to your workspace no matter where you work from.  





10. Get Crafty

Create a terrarium in a glass jar



Tuck stems inside a napkin ring



If you give your plants a little tender loving care, they will thrive.  
  

To all my sweet friends....sending you love, light, and all the fresh air! ♡  







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Cloche Idea For Spring

April 27, 2020, in
Hi sweet friends how are you? I hope you are doing well!  If you're looking for a quick spring craft idea you're in the right place!  Today I have a quick project using a cloche, faux spring flowers, and live moss to create a beautiful spring bouquet that will brighten the day. 

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MATERIALS:
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INSTRUCTIONS:

You can purchase moss at most craft stores and even on Amazon.  We have several large trees in our yard providing a shady spot for moss to grow so I dug some up from my yard.  Did you know moss is super easy to dig up?  Just use your fingers to peel it off the ground.

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Now that you have your moss, place it on top of a plate and trim the edges so there is no overhang when the cloche is placed on top.  No need to worry about the moss drying because the cloche acts as a greenhouse and keeps the moss moist.
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Using your wire cutters trim the branches and stems of your faux spring flowers.  Cut them at various heights and make sure to trim them to fit inside the cloche.  You can make the arrangement full by adding more branches or keep it light and airy with just a few. 
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 After the branches and stems are cut to size, it is time to make your arrangement.  Position the tallest branch in the middle of the moss then place the other branches and stems around it.  Push the stems and branches inside the moss and dirt for a secure hold.
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You might have to play around with the flowers until you get an arrangement you like.

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Once you have all the branches and stems in place, go ahead and place the cloche over your arrangement and display it in your home.

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Tips for decorating with faux flowers:


  • Select faux flowers that are in season.
  • Buy flowers that have the closest color and texture to the real deal.
  • Add something live to your arrangement to trick the mind into thinking the fakes are real.   
That's it I hope you enjoyed this quick spring craft project!  Be sure to check out my other projects HERE.  If you liked this post, you'll love these other spring decorating ideas!





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Upcycle A Square Clock Into A Frame

March 03, 2020, in ,
Hi sweet friends, welcome!  Last week I've been busy cleaning out closets and organizing our kitchen, two exhausting tasks that challenged me mentally.  During the big clean out,  I found items I wanted to keep, donate, and upcycle. One of the items I decided to upcycle was a square wall clock that no longer works.  Right away I knew it could be a cute picture frame.  At first, I was going to place one of my photographs inside it, but I didn't have one that would fit the frame, so instead, I printed out this sweet quote.
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I think it looks adorable and fits perfectly inside the square frame. 
Read further on for this simple tutorial.

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BEFORE

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 Materials:

1.  Square Clock
2.  White Card Stock
3.  Cardboard
4.  Screwdriver
5.  Ruler
6.  Pencil
7.  Scissor
8.  Computer
9.  Printer


Instructions:

Place the clock upside down on a flat surface and remove all of the screws using a screwdriver.




Use the screwdriver to pry off the back of the clock.



Discard the clock or better yet upcycle it!



Keep the screws to reuse for this project.


Measure the back of the frame mine measures 8"x 8".  Then measure and cut a piece of cardboard to the same size. This will be used on the back of the frame to hold the cardstock in place and also to keep light from passing through. 


Now pick a quote, it can be anything you decide on. Use Google Docs on your computer to create your printable. Choose the font that is most appealing to you and choose the size that will fit your frame. Then print it using your printer.




Cut the printed cardstock to the same measurements as the cardboard.



Place the printed quote upside down inside the frame.



Place the cardboard on top.



Use the screws that came with the clock and screw them back into the holes.
And that's it!  Now you have an adorable piece of art you can hang on your wall. 

I hope you enjoyed this simple upcycle and if you are looking for more upcycle and repurpose inspiration I have many here on my site so please go ahead and check them out under my categories page  REPURPOSE/UPCYCLE.            
AND 
HERE ARE TWO MORE IDEAS ON HOW TO UPCYCLE OR REPURPOSE A CLOCK:



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