Bleaching Pinecones is one of my favorite Christmas DIY’S! They are gorgeous and blonde and ethereal looking! And they are really easy, albeit a bit messy, to create. With just three ingredients you can have pinecones that add a magical beauty to your Christmas decor. Make them NOW and use them to decorate this holiday season! I’ll show you how……
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THE RESCUE AND RESTORE PHILOSOPHY
I’ve been a decorator for decades. And I’ve seen beautiful things end up in landfills. It breaks my heart! I want to talk to you about ways to rescue and restore things you think have lost their luster. I’m so guilty of not using what I have to the best and not thinking of ways to restore them to be something more beautiful, more useful and a second life. Today let’s talk about the rescue and restore philosophy….
BEAUTIFUL AND EASY CHINOISERIE PUMPKIN DIY
Chinoiserie pumpkins are a beautiful addition to fall decor and they are sooooo easy to make! You really don’t need to be crafty to make these blue and white mini pumpkins! All you need are three things to make them! Yup… three! Small faux white pumpkins, Mod Podge and cocktail napkins! In no time you can have a pumpkin patch of the most stunning chinoiserie pumpkins!…
GILDED PUMPKIN DIY
It’s pumpkin season and pumpkins are showing up in so many ways. But the belle of the fall pumpkin ball are these gorgeous gilded pumpkins. This was fall diy is addictive! The gilding is easy to do and the results are more than beautiful! Let’s make these dressed up gilded pumpkins!…
WHY I’M A MAKER
If you love your home this post is for you! If you love to decorate this post is for you. If you know the magic of a paintbrush this post is for you. If you love rescuing furniture off the streets or out of Goodwill this post is for you! If you have a basement, attic or closet filled with accessories that are not the right color or are worn but you know you could use them this post is for you! If you love all these things you might be a maker too!…
MINI SUCCULENT TOPPED PUMPKINS
I think mini baby boo pumpkins and tiny succulents were made for each other. They are both very trendy right now and the succulents add such a nice topper to these little white pumpkins! I’ll be using them this year on my Thanksgiving table at each place setting. And my guests can take them home with them as a little gift. Let’s make some darling succulent topped pumpkins!…
BEAUTIFUL MONOGRAMMED LUCITE TRAY DIY
I have wanted to do this project for such a long, long time! A lucite tray is a thing of beauty in any home, especially if it is a monogrammed lucite tray. Today I’m thrilled to share a project that is so super easy and will add tons and tons of decor style you any room it is in. And did I mention it is insanely easy? Let’s make a beautiful lucite tray!…
10 MINUTE MASON JAR HERB GARDEN
Hey everyone, It’s spring! I want to be out digging in the dirt but our weather is a bit iffy! So, I’m gathering up my Mason jars and creating a fresh herb garden to use inside now and take outside in a couple weeks. I can stick my garden in a sunny window and snip some wonderful fresh herbs until it warms up enough for the whole little herb garden to go outside. Good for my body and soul! This pretty little herb garden only took 10 minutes to make! Let’s gather our materials and get busy!…
TORN TISSUE EGGS
This is such a common title for such beautiful things! The title says nothing about how easy these pretty eggs are to make, or how creative one can get making them, or how stunningly beautiful they turn out. All you need to make Torn Tissue Eggs are paper napkins, regular old store bought eggs and ModPodge. That’s it! I used what I had at home and in the frig and loved making these amazing eggs! I can’t wait to show you how because I think you will love making them too……
EASY EASTER EGG FLOWER ARRANGEMENT
One of my favorite things about Spring and Easter are the beautiful organic decorations and arrangements and vignette to be made! And the sweet, little Easter Egg arrangement I’m sharing today is my favorite. So easy to make and just think of all the fun possibilities! Group them together down the center of the table and it makes a darling centerpiece. Put one of these arrangements at each place setting and they become pleasant surprises for your guests! How fun! And don’t forget to tuck them into a spring vignette or shelves! Let’s make an easy Easter Egg arrangement!…
10 MINUTE BEAUTIFUL CAKE STAND
I’m thrilled to share this oh, so easy and very pretty cake plate stand! It can be used every day or like shown here for a special occasion. Not only is making this cake plate pedestal so simple it’s also very very inexpensive! If you like shopping for gems at places like Goodwill this DIY project might be a little addictive! How about making a very sentimental cake pedestal using a plate from your great Aunt Audra or Mom Mom Margaret. You can make large cake pedestals and mini ones too. Let’s make a 10-minute cake plate stand!…
NO SEW BURLAP FLOWER PILLOW DIY
There are some projects that I get in my mind and when I start to make them a reality I just know they are winners!!! This is one of those projects. It was so so easy to make and came together even better than I hoped! This NO-SEW FLOWER PILLOW is perfect to add to your Spring/Summer/Easter collection of pillows. You will be happy you did! Just choose a pillow cover and flower material that will work with your decor and in a short time you will have a fabulous and fluffy and oh, so pretty pillow!…
5 GORGEOUS SPRING INSPIRED WREATHS TO MAKE NOW!
Are you thinking about Spring yet? Here at StoneGable, it has been cold and sleeting and ice is on the roads. But in my mind, I am beginning to think about all beautiful spring things that will decorate my home soon! One of the very first things I do at the beginning of a new season is make and decorate my front door with a huge welcoming wreath. Oh and I especially love making spring wreaths. Today I’m sharing my 5 favorite spring wreaths and they are all so easy to make!…
BURLAP FRINGED TABLE RUNNER DIY
I have a very very easy DIY for you today that will give you lots of new decorating options in your home. Today we are making the easiest-peasiest burlap runner with a wild and fun fringe! Even if you are not a fan of burlap you will love this runner because it is so textural and will go with any style. You can probably make this in under 30 minutes! Let’s make a fringed burlap runner!…
THREE EASY WINTER WREATHS FOR YOUR FRONT DOOR
Did you know I love to hear from you? And when I get emails asking the same thing over and over I know that topic is post worthy! I’ve been getting lots of questions about what to put on a front door during the winter months. Easy peasy! I’m sharing three warm, wooly and welcoming wreaths that can grace your front door now until early spring! And thanks for your WONDERFUL emails and comments. Keep them coming!…
5 EASY AND BEAUTIFUL CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS
Add a custom look to your Christmas tree this year by making your own beautiful ornaments. Or make a few to give as gifts! So easy and a beautiful way to add a bit of your personality to your tree! Let’s make some Christmas ornaments today!…
THANKSGIVING 10 MINUTE NAPKIN RING DIY
Don’t you love fabulous decor you can put together in about 10 minutes? Today I’m sharing an easy peasy way to make beautiful Thanksgiving napkin rings for your Thanksgiving table! There are six different Thanksgiving words to choose from. And if you are not the hostess but a guest for Thanksgiving you can make these as a very sweet hostess gift! Let’s get started!…
SPARKLY PINECONE STAR ORNAMENTS
Okay, I know Halloween is still a week away, but it IS NOT too early to think about and start to make beautiful ornaments for your Christmas tree. Now is the time to make things for Christmas. No stress or hurry! Today I’m sharing a very easy and oh, so pretty little pinecone star ornament. I’m making a batch of them to go on my tree this year! How about you? Want to join in?…
THANKSGIVING DOUGH BOWL CENTERPIECE
I’m very excited to share an easy to create Thanksgiving centerpiece with you today! If you are hosting a Thanksgiving dinner you will love this YUMMY, organic idea! And it’s beautiful, showing off the bounty of the earth. I purchased all of the veggies, fruit, twigs, and greens at my local grocery store. Easy-peasy! And when this centerpiece is done being a fabulous part of your Thanksgiving table it can be deconstructed and eaten! Even if you don’t have a creative bone in your body… you can make this!…
BEAUTIFUL INDIAN CORN WREATH
I’ve wanted to make this wreath for years. And finally… I did! This is an absolutely GORGEOUS, stunning, beauty! So full of autumnal color and texture and so so easy to make! My INDIAN CORN WREATH took about 30 minutes from start to finish. If you make one thing this fall, this should be it! It will look fabulous on your front door, from your walk, from the road… even going by it in a car!!! It’s not shy or demure… but offers a huge does of fall beauty and a hearty fall welcome! Let’s get started and make……
10 FABULOUS BURLAP DIY
I have a crush on burlap. Well, it’s probably a little more like an obsession! I know that it might be a little smelly and scratchy and it sheds BUT it is sooooo pretty and looks amazing in almost any decor. I think burlap is here to stay. Today I’ve rounded up 10 of my favorite burlap DIY’s to share with you!…
10 MINUTE ROPE KNOT NAPKIN RINGS
I have such an easy, fun and useful 10-minute decorating idea for you today! And did I mention oh, so attractive too? This project was free to make because I had the one item to make it lying around the house. And I bet you might too! Today, let’s make 10-minute Rope Knot napkin rings!…
HOW TO BLEACH A DROP CLOTH
I look at painter’s drop cloths like some people look at great fabric. Because it is! Drop cloths are strong and have a great “hand”. They are weighty and work fantastically as slipcovers, book covers, and table linens. I’m working on a project I’ll share next week and wanted to use drop cloths but in a lighter color. No problem! I bleached them. I LOVE the results. Here’s how easy it is to bleach drop cloths!…
EASY PEASY POCKET NAPKIN FOLD
Today on 10 Minute Decorating we are all about summer and making it easy! And I’m sharing a super easy peasy breezy way to fold a napkin into a pocket for utensils. Once you get the hang of creating a pocket napkin, you can whip out enough for a party in 10 minutes! How cute would this be for your next bbq or picnic? Let’s make it in 10 minutes!…
THE EASIEST NO SEW GRAIN SACK PILLOW DIY
Most of you know my love of pillows! They are the cherry on top of an ice cream sundae, the jewelry on a little black dress, and the spice of life! Pillows can totally change the look of a room! And that is why I love them so much! I’m always searching for ways to make pillows the easy way! Today I have a gorgeous, NO SEW linen grain sacks pillow diy that will take under 30 minutes to make!…
10 MINUTE CAKE PLATE PEDESTAL DIY
I’m thrilled to share this oh, so easy and very pretty cake plate stand! It can be used every day or like shown here for a special occasion. Not only is making this cake plate pedestal so simple it’s also very very inexpensive! If you like shopping for gems at places like Goodwill this DIY project might be a little addictive! How about making a very sentimental cake pedestal using a plate from your great Aunt Audra or Mom Mom Margaret. You can make large cake pedestals and mini ones too. Let’s make a 10-minute cake plate stand!…
EASY BUNNY PLACE CARD
I was standing in line at a local decorating store last week waiting to check out with my 8 hot pink napkins. In front of me was a sweet woman checking out armloads of Easter bunnies, chicks, Easter dishes, glittery Easter eggs, two long Easter garland filled with spring flowers and eggs and lots, lots more. Her bounty would certainly make a bright Easter themed table but all I could think about was where she was going to put all this “stuff” when Easter was over!!! There are great ways to set an Easter themed table without buying a lot……
BURLAP COVERED BOOK DIY
I have a love for books! And I have way too many! Today’s post is all about using unwanted books to create fabulous, permanent, burlap covered books! These books are so upscale and work wonderfully to enhance everyday decor! Books can now look uniform and neat and very very chic! Once you cover a book or two you will be hooked! It does get quite addictive. I’m now covering books I use… because after making a couple of these burlappy books, I can cover them without messing up the book itself! Let’s get crafty and create burlap book covers!…
BOOK PAGE EASTER EGGS DIY
Easter is the time to pull out spring decor and eggs… lots and lots of eggs. I’ve colored eggs and covered eggs and everything in between! They show up in nests and in teacups and in baskets and bowl at StoneGable! I have marble eggs and silver eggs and porcelain eggs sugar eggs too! Today I’m sharing a very very easy, no cost way to decorate Easter eggs! Book page Easter eggs! They are pretty and totally different than the usual pastel eggs we see this time of year! Now is the perfect time to make them! And don’t forget……
EASTER EGG-STRAVAGANZA
It’s time to be thinking about Easter! And Easter reminds me of… eggs! And I have a “thing” for easter eggs! They are so much fun to dye and to decorate with. So today, I want to inspire you to think about gorgeous Easter eggs. I’m sharing a couple natural ways to beautifully dye eggs and a really fun, easy way to decorate eggs using torn tissue napkins. If you love vignettes and tablescapes you can also see those too! Today is an Easter Egg-stravaganza, here at StoneGable!…
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