Is it Fall Yet?
I don’t know about you, but every year about the middle of August, I start feeling like I’m ready for Fall. Tired of watering the pots and herb garden every day, tired of worrying about the pool, weary of 100 degree days, I am, as they say, over it. I knew...
Incorporating Dried Hydrangeas into your Decor…
Happy August and welcome to Tumbleweed Tidings! A couple of months ago, I shared on social media that our hydrangea bushes were enjoying a bumper crop this year. In the 19 years we have been in this house, they have never bloomed so prolifically and they were...
Easter Lantern Centerpiece…
Hello and welcome to this Easter edition of Tumbleweed Tidings. Today, I have an idea to create an Easter centerpiece using things you may already have on hand but interpreted in a fresh new way just in time for your Easter decor, and it starts by using a large...
Spring bouquet with a twist…
Because, because, because. First, because I have a lovely head of cabbage that we will use for our delayed St. Patrick’s Day dinner this weekend. Second, because it’s the first day of Spring. And third, because it’s pretty and clever and something...
Front Door Basket for Spring…
March is here and I decided it was about time to replace the Valentine’s wreath on our front door for something a little more spring-like. Here’s how I did it without spending a dime… Just a few supplies to give the front door a real refresh…...
End of Month Musings – February 2026
Welcome to the End of Month Musings for February, 2026. Obviously, I’m a few days late, but still wanted to share a few things that happened during the shortest month of the year. The first day of February, my daughter and I took granddaughter Cassidy to brunch...
The Craft Closet Makeover…
Sometimes, I share a DIY, recipe or makeover that takes just a few minutes. Today, I’m sharing the makeover of my craft closet, which took much more time and money to finish, but in the end, it was all worth it as it turned out even better than I expected. The...
Valentine’s Wreath Update…
Love is in the air, and today I’m sharing how I took a worn-out wreath and gave it a new lease on life…just in time for Valentine’s Day! During the Christmas season, we had fresh pine wreathes on our front and side door, that came from Costco. They...
End of Month Musings January 2026
Welcome to Tumbleweed Tidings on this last day of January 2026. We have had a very balmy winter so far here in Southeastern Washington State, and while we have enjoyed no snow shoveling, I feel for those in other areas battling frigid temps and storms. This month kind...Hi, I’m Diane ~
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My style is something I call
“Traditional Living with a Twist”
and I believe anyone can have a beautiful environment regardless of budget.
I am passionate about family and friends,
our home,
decorating,
entertaining,
travel,
and never-ending projects!
Most of all, I love living with my husband amongst the tumbleweeds of southeastern Washington…..
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