Well, New Hampshire, that was quite the spectacle. After a spring that seemed more like a swamp than a growing season, my garden has finally decided to join the celebration—fashionably behind schedule, butdramatic. At the moment, the zinnias are stealing the spotlight, the strawflowers are stretching taller by the day, and the gomphrena are swaying … Read more
When I spotted the natural cavity at the bottom of our crabapple tree, I immediately saw its possibilities. Rather than letting it remain an ordinary garden detail, I chose to transform it into something enchanting—a fairy tree garden. The goal wasn’t to build a flawless fairy-tale setting (although it is wonderfully whimsical!), but to bring … Read more
I passed over $25 at the thrift store register… and left with everything I needed to give my garden a warm, vibrant refresh. Here’s how it unfolded! Thrifted & Refreshed: My Budget-Friendly Cottage Garden Update For me, garden thrifting is about more than spending less—it’s about spotting possibilities in overlooked items. That donated glass bowl? … Read more
Picture entering a garden where colorful blooms blend with thriving vegetables, while aromatic herbs cascade from the borders of delightful raised beds. This is more than a fantasy—it’s the charm of cottage-inspired gardening in raised beds! Combining vegetables, flowers, and herbs lets you design an area that is both attractive and highly productive. Raised Bed … Read more
Let me show you how to add a personal touch to your garden with these DIY plant labels crafted from air-dry clay. DIY Plant Markers: Creating Personalized Clay Garden Labels Do all your herb seedlings look identical after they emerge? Have you ever purchased a beautiful succulent and then forgotten its name just days later? … Read more
Our Greatest Makes Ever collection carries on! This series was created to turn everyday materials into creative projects! Today, we’re crafting these charming little Popsicle Stick Flower bookmarks with recycled ice lolly sticks (we always run them through the dishwasher before using them for crafts!) and leftover paper! You could also create them with felt … Read more
There’s a unique charm to getting a handmade card. Not a factory-made one picked up at the checkout line, and not even an elegant boutique card that cost $8 and came tucked inside tissue paper. A handmade card communicates something else. It tells you that someone paused, thought about you, and created something by hand … Read more
Here’s an enjoyable Back to School Craft to try today. With the help of our printable craft template, you and your students can create this wonderful All About Me polaroid Camera for Back to School! It’s a creative classroom activity that helps everyone get acquainted. Children can illustrate their answers using the prompts or write … Read more
Alright, everyone, save the date because this vintage market is going to be INCREDIBLE. Picture more than 100 vendors, each showcasing a gorgeous booth decorated with a Springtime theme. You’ll discover enchanting vintage finds, wonderful home & garden items, creatively repurposed salvage pieces, charming Spring accents, apparel + accessories you won’t see anywhere else, and … Read more
Our enjoyable and simple Father’s Day Craft series carries on with this wonderfully Easy Pop Up Trophy Card. It makes an ideal Pop Up Dad Card for Father’s Day, while also working brilliantly as a “congratulations pop up” card. Who could resist a cheerful Trophy Card?! This is another addition to our Father’s Day Card … Read more