My husband and I are pretty boring weekenders. Our predictable Saturdays usually include a walk on the waterfront, a few hours down at the beach, game night or dinner with friends and of course a few DIYs around the house. And if we're really feeling adventurous, we might hit the local odd lot store to poke around. It's almost as exciting as thrifting , because you truly never know what you're going to find.  For example, a few weeks ago I was wandering down the kitchen aisle and found this darling spring table runner for $7.99.

Have tons of old ribbon in your craft stash? Short pieces and mixed patterns? Why not use them to make a lovely, scrap ribbon bow for a wreath or gift package. Here's a quick how to and inspiration for your next DIY. Last week, I ended up at Hobby Lobby, looking for a few Easter napkins and walked out with this wreath. Isn't it fabulous? So bright, so cheerful. So perfect for spring...and 40% off to boot. Score! Except. It didn't have a bow.

Have you seen that trend where someone takes a baby proofing outlet cover, hot glues it to the back of a picture and sticks it into the outlet to cover it up? Well, like most ideas, it's not really new.  Just one that's been reinvigorated thanks to the magic of TikTok. Now, I'm not usually a trend follower , but this DIY has been on my list for years.

When I started blogging, exactly 13 years ago this month, I decorated for very few holidays. Oh sure, I had a heart wreath for Valentine's Day, a Jack-O-Lantern for Halloween and Christmas was always a big event. But overall, seasonal and everyday decor was my primary focus. However, after a few years online, exposed to all the wonderfully creative holiday decor ideas out there, I jumped in with both feet. And began creating my own decorations for just about every holiday on the calendar. Including Easter.

When I was teaching kindergarten and first grade, the daily calendar activities were very important business. So much could be taught in those precious morning moments. From reading, writing and math. To the all important topic of weather. Lots to unpack there...especially in March. Like the old saying goes, it's often in like a lion and out like a lamb.

Over the past 13 years or so, I've shared a lot of fabric crafts and DIYs. Everything from curtains and furniture skirts to pillows and more. And invariably every time I do, someone says, You're so talented, I wish I could sew . To which I always reply, T rust me, if you can drive a car, you can use a sewing machine . And I mean that. 100%.

Lately, I've been leaning into crafty home decor and thrift flips. Those tend to be my favorite kind of DIYs. Vine covered clocks. Whimsical pin cushions. The pretty projects. However.