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DIY

It’s easy to think of DIY as a new trend, but people have been doing it for generations. If you’ve never tried it, you may not know where to start. But once you get started making your own things, you’ll wonder why you ever bothered with store-bought items when the homemade versions are so much better. (Plus, you’ll save a lot of money).

The term “DIY” was originally used in Britain during World War II, when the government wanted to conserve the raw materials used for manufacturing weapons and other military products. The acronym stood for “Do-It-Yourself,” and it soon became a wartime rallying cry for the British to help the war effort. More recently, the DIY culture has become a way of life for many as a way to save money and to be more environmentally conscious, and it has become easier and easier to do everything yourself. (This is particularly true in the food world, where all sorts of DIY blogs exist to help you make your own coffee, sausages, bacon, pickles, kombucha, and more.)

Mother’s Day Brunch {Part 1}

DIY, Entertaining, Food-drink

I’ve always wanted to throw a Mother’s Day brunch for my mom, grandma and mother-in-law, but we all live in different cities. This year, I put together a beautiful brunch in their honor. Although I won’t be able to celebrate with them on May 8, I will be thinking about them. If you will be […]

Chalk Paint Wooden Crate Makeover

DIY

This summer I have been working on establishing systems for my business which goes hand-in-hand with cleaning out my office. I hate to admit it, but I’m a piler. I put things on my desk, counter or dresser and let them pile up until I can’t take it any more. I’ve been working through my […]

How to Make Farmhouse Rustic Mason Jar Lid Pumpkins

DIY, Home

Today is the official first day of fall! To celebrate, I put together a DIY mason jar lid pumpkin. This festive decoration will be the perfect addition to your home until Thanksgiving and can easily be reused each fall. Click through to learn how to make your own mason jar lid pumpkin. Materials: 21 mason […]

Beautiful DIY Pumpkin Flower Vases

DIY

It’s beginning to feel a lot like fall in North Carolina! The weather has started to cool down, the AC is off and the windows are open. To get ready for fall, I made a few seasonal changes to my bar cart. One of my favorite additions is a DIY studded craft pumpkin vase. Keep […]

DIY Matchbook Notebooks with Fall Cover Download

DIY

Do you ever find yourself looking for a piece of paper to write a note on when you are running errands or out to dinner? I’ve been guilty of writing notes on receipts or napkins and then I never see it again. In an effort to have some paper with me at all times, I […]

12 Fruit Inspired Summer DIYs

DIY, Food-drink

I’m declaring this summer the summer of the pineapple! Pineapples are popping up everywhere. I’ve spotted them in my Instagram feed, on tee shirts, in cocktails and of course inspiring DIYs. I’m a huge fan of all fruit, so I rounded up 12 fruit-inspired summer DIYs for your crafting pleasure. 1. Pineapple Stamped Picnic Blanket, […]