AROUND THE HOME

After we built our house and some initial landscaping was put in, basically a lawn and plant beds surrounding the house, I started thinking about the types of plants I wanted filling the beds. The short story is that I ended up planting lavender plants to create a...

Summer is filled with picnics, potlucks, and festive gatherings. The food you bring to these events should be tasty of course, but should also be packaged as cutely as possible too. Here's how to make aluminum foil take-out containers for carrying your casseroles,...

Something I learned as a little girl is that any natural elements are fair game when it comes to making floral arrangements. You don't have to limit yourself to flowers! Today I'm going to show you how to make a beautiful floral arrangement using strawberry clippings....

When you're hosting a party, something that you'll need to do is identify the foods that are being offered for your guests to see. These flowery food markers are a pretty way to label your buffet and potluck dishes. One of the things I learned while growing up with...

The wild apple blossoms are so beautiful right now. It's the perfect time to gather a bunch and make a beautiful floral arrangement or two. The remnants of our country's early pioneer days are evident as you drive the roads near our home. It's common to see wild apple...

We celebrated my friend Serina's birthday this weekend. (Yes, we have the same name) and I thought it'd be fun to share the common challenges of decorating for a party at an event center when the location decor conflicts with the party decor and what can be done to...

I recently had the opportunity to create a bunch of country fair themed centerpieces which were a fun way to incorporate a lot of the cute elements that you'd find at an old-fashioned country fair into decorations. The centerpieces were for this year's Girls Scouts...

I'll admit I have a soft spot worn-out quilts, often passed over because of stains and wear, and no longer desirable to many. And that's a shame. If you have a tiny bit of patience, these quilts can be given new life. The first thing I do when I bring home vintage...

Christmas garland doesn't need to be limited to staircases or doorways. In fact, it's an inexpensive way to add a festive touch to your home during the holidays. Here are some ideas on how you can decorate with a garland around your home. I like to hang garland from...