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Stamped Spoon Garden Markers

How To Make Stamped Spoon Garden Markers: use metal stamps to engrave old spoons with plant and herb names, or funny or inspirational sayings. I made some of these stamped spoon garden markers 10 years ago, and I’ve loved using them in my herb garden all these years. I wanted to make some more, and thought you might like them too. I’m joining on the Seasonal Simplicity Summer Series today along with some of my favourite bloggers. We’ll all sharing Summer DIYs today, so be sure to scroll down to the bottom of this post for lots more Summer DIY… Read More

What To Watch If You Miss Downton Abbey

If You Like Downton Abbey Watch These: 23 suggestions for great historial drama tv shows or mini series for any fan of Downton Abbey to enjoy. If you like Downton Abbey, watch any of these historical dramas. I’ve put to together and updated list, so be sure to scroll to the bottom to see the newer suggests and all 23 suggestions for things to watch if you liked Downton Abbey. We had a good long run, we loved them, watched them struggle and succeed, they found love and lost it, were framed, set free, involved in coverups, and scandal, they… Read More

Easy Food Processor Scones

Easy Food Processor Scones: easy and quick to make in your food processor, these flakey scones are perfect for a tea party, breakfast, or snack. These easy food processor scones are an old favourite of mine. They are my go-to scone recipe. I’ve made them so many times, so I’m very confident in telling you they’re easy and they’re delicious. I’m joining some of my favourite bloggers today for the Seasonal Simplicity Spring Series. Be sure to check out all the amazing and delicious looking recipes at the end of this post. Many, many years ago I lived in England… Read More

DIY Easter Egg Salt and Pepper

DIY Easter Egg Salt and Pepper: Full tutorial to make these from real eggs, with a whittled wooden miniature spoon, and Cricut vinyl letters. This is such a fun little project and perfect for Easter. It’s so simple and so adorable. Perfect for your table this spring. I’m joining in with some of my favourite bloggers for the Seasonal Simplicity Spring Series. Be sure to check out all the amazing Easter projects this week at the end of this post. You can make this project as simple or as involved as you like. I decided to try whittling and make… Read More

Spring Home Tour

Spring Home Tour: pretty pastel rainbow colours, butterflies, mushrooms, and crepe paper flowers create the most beautiful spring home tour. Welcome! Sharing home tours are my favourite kind of posts to share. It was so much fun putting a spring touch on my home this year. I hope this spring home tour makes you feel inspired to add a few spring touches too. This post was put together when I decorated my home for spring a few weeks ago, before we headed away on vacation. We boarded a cruise ship for a 12 night cruise before there were any travel… Read More

Butterfly Spring Mantel

Butterfly Spring Mantel: DIY pastel clay mushrooms, and watercolour rainbow butterflies made from old book pages make a magical spring mantel. This spring mantel is full of rainbows and butterflies and mushrooms… there’s everything but fairies and they might show up any minute! This butterfly spring mantel was so fun to put together, and full of easy crafts and DIYs. This is the perfect little project for a maker this spring. I’m joining in with the Seasonal Simplicity Spring Series, so be sure to check out all the other spring mantels and links at the end of this post for… Read More

Mushroom Spring Wreath

Mushroom Spring Wreath: DIY mushrooms made from air dry clay and painted pastel colours for spring on a moss covered wreath. The days are getting brighter here, and spring is on its way. This Mushroom wreath is the perfect way to celebrate the arrival of warmer days. I’m joining in with lots of my favourite bloggers for the Seasonal Simplicity Spring Series. Be sure to check out lots more spring wreaths at the end of this post. Materials: air dry clay paint wire foam wreath form moss hot glue ribbon How To Make A Mushroom Spring Wreath: Mushrooms 1. First… Read More

St. Patrick’s Day Table

St. Patrick’s Day Table: a mix of vintage and modern touches with lots of green for the perfect St. Patrick’s Day table decorations. These St. Patrick’s Day table decorations have the perfect amount of vintage charm, mixed with modern pieces. If you’re looking for some St. Patrick’s Day table decorations that are vintage inspired you’ll love this one. Vintage St. Patrick’s Day Touches The star of the table has to be this little Irish couple of figurines that are music boxes. I was lucky enough to find them at the thrift store. They’re pretty adorable. They’re not in perfect condition,… Read More