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A DIY eucalyptus Christmas wreath is decorated with greenery and bright red holly berries. DIY Eucalyptus Christmas Wreath
DIY · Home & Garden

DIY Eucalyptus Christmas Wreath

October 19, 2022August 12, 2024 Tara Kelly4 Comments

Discover the art of crafting an easy, unique DIY Christmas wreath for your home this season. This festive and practical winter wreath idea can even be used all season long, well past the holidays. Perfect for displaying on an interior wall or an exterior door in a cabin, cozy cottage, or farmhouse.

A wooden bowl has candles and napkins lying in it after a woman learns how to bleach wood decor with Clorox. How to Bleach Wood Decor with Clorox
DIY · Home & Garden

How to Bleach Wood Decor with Clorox

October 16, 2022August 12, 2024 Tara Kelly3 Comments

Learning how to bleach wood decor with Clorox is easier than you think. See how I transform a cheap second-hand platter to make a neutral piece that looks perfect in any space. This tutorial will walk you through the entire process.

A DIY outdoor fairy garden has lights surrounding it on a patio. DIY Outdoor Fairy Garden
DIY · Home & Garden

DIY Outdoor Fairy Garden

October 9, 2022August 12, 2024 Tara Kelly4 Comments

Discover the art of making a DIY outdoor fairy garden curated just for your space. Using just a handful of items, you’ll create an enchanting fairy garden for all to enjoy.

A paint is mixed up in a glass jar. Yoga for Creativity
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Yoga for Creativity

October 7, 2022September 30, 2022 Tara Kelly1 Comment

Today, I am sharing a hobby of mine that turned into something more than expected. After years of practicing yoga, on and off, I’ve discovered one more benefit to keeping a regular yoga routine.

Declutter and organize with me using the purple totes featured here alongside a succulent plant. Declutter and Organize with me | 10 things to declutter this fall
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Declutter and Organize with me | 10 things to declutter this fall

October 5, 2022August 12, 2024 Tara Kelly2 Comments

Here are my top ten things to declutter this fall. Come declutter and organize with me as I prepare my home for the cooler seasons and get ready for a garage sale.

A fall table setting (autumn tablescape) is decorated with a terra cotta table runner, mini white pumpkins, wine glasses, a large pumpkin centerpiece, candles, and amber bottles filled with delicate white flowers. Cozy Fall Table Setting | Autumn Tablescape
Home & Garden

Cozy Fall Table Setting | Autumn Tablescape

October 2, 2022August 12, 2024 Tara Kelly2 Comments

Cozy up to this gorgeous fall table setting using warm earth tones and natural pieces. This autumn tablescape will wow family and guests alike as they gather round the dinner table.

Deep purple leaves are being held up with a winding pathway in the background of a park. Autumn changes to come
Home & Garden

Autumn changes to come

September 30, 2022September 26, 2022 Tara Kelly1 Comment

The leaves are falling from the trees: crisp deep red and purple, soft golden yellows and browns, crunching beneath our feet as we go on about our day shuffling from one task to the next...

An picture frame has been made over using Antique Gold Rub 'n Buff. DIY Antique Gold Rub ‘n Buff Aged Picture Frame
DIY · Home & Garden

DIY Antique Gold Rub ‘n Buff Aged Picture Frame

September 28, 2022August 12, 2024 Tara Kelly4 Comments

Watch Antique Gold Rub ‘n Buff transform an old metal picture frame with just a few easy steps. The result creates timeless beauty for any room that needs a little makeover. Such an easy DIY that completely changes the decorating game for all vintage lovers.

DIY textured vases are sitting on a table near a basket of mini white pumpkins with a pale blue background. DIY Textured Vase with baking soda and paint
DIY · Home & Garden

DIY Textured Vase with baking soda and paint

September 25, 2022August 12, 2024 Tara Kelly3 Comments

Learn exactly how to create an aged DIY textured vase using items you already have on hand. This quick project is great for updating cheap or plain vases.

A table is set for a spring dinner. Homemaking Skills We All Need | Part Two
Home & Garden

Homemaking Skills We All Need | Part Two

September 14, 2022August 12, 2024 Tara Kelly1 Comment

These practical homemaking skills are useful for everyone. They’ll arm you with all you need to make your house a home.

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I’m Tara Kelly, recently married to the love of my life—Adrian—and on a quest to longevity, vitality, and overall a simpler way of living. I’m also a first-time homeowner turning our 1950s ranch-style house into a cottage fit just for us. Read more...

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