by Diane Wicks | Dec 23, 2022 | Projects
Are you struggling to find the perfect last-minute gift for a teacher, your hairdresser, or a white elephant gift exchange? And wouldn’t it be nice if it was a little more creative than a gift card, but not something that will leave a trail of clutter? Today,...
by Diane Wicks | Dec 8, 2022 | Projects, Uncategorized
Tis the season to fill our homes with the smells of Christmas! Today I have an easy idea that can be prepared ahead so that you will be ready to infuse your home with all the scents of the season. That’s right, we’re making simmering potpourri jars! Any...
by Diane Wicks | Oct 5, 2022 | Projects
Today’s blog is all about waiting. In other words, it’s about the exact opposite of instant gratification. Back in the late 90’s, we had some beautiful hydrangea plants in our yard. For a few years, as fall arrived and they started to fade and dry on...
by Diane Wicks | Jun 24, 2022 | Projects
Recently, I posted some of the decorations I made for my daughter’s bridal shower. Today, I wanted to show you a couple more things I made, using simple, inexpensive items. Let’s get started! A simple piece of cardstock and pre-made gold letters… For...
by Diane Wicks | May 26, 2022 | Projects
We were supposed to be on a plane yesterday. We should be in Colorado Springs, watching the first of our nine grandchildren, Paul, graduate from high school today, and be at his celebration this evening. But after months of making travel plans and looking forward to...
by Diane Wicks | Apr 6, 2022 | Projects
Once upon a time, long, long ago, on an island far, far away, I owned a home decor store. And at this store, we had many beautiful things for sale, including handmade items from over twenty Hawaiian vendors. Going to the home furnishings mart to shop for the...