Celebrating Valentine’s Day with a Mother and Daughter Tea Party
Valentine’s Day is one of my favorite holidays. It may be the overabundance of red, pink, chocolate, and glitter, but the thoughtfulness behind it makes me swoon. Perhaps it’s because Valentine’s Day follows the chaos of the Christmas season, but the simplicity of taping lollipops to cards and buying small surprises for my little ones …
How to: Vintage Sports Nursery
When my husband and I found out we were having a baby boy, I thought he was going to explode with happiness. Visions of playful patterns in grays and yellows danced through my head! Then on the way home from the ultrasound, my modern dreams were shattered when he said, “It has to be a …
DIY Super Bowl Party Ideas
In our home, as in many across the United States, the Super Bowl is one of the premier sporting events of the entire year. We’ve made it through pre-season, regular season and playoffs, and Super Bowl Sunday brings all the excitement of loving football to the forefront. Not to mention, we can finally find out …
Five Quick Room Refreshes!
Ever look around your home and just long for something to perk things up a bit? If you don’t want to dive into a big redecorating project, now is a great time to do a quick refresh around your home. Today I’m sharing five quick refreshes that will breathe new life into your rooms. Paint …
Mantleless Stocking Displays
“’Twas the night before Christmas, when all thro’ the house, Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse; The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there,” wrote the nineteenth century poet Clement Clarke Moore in the iconic opening lines of his poem, A Visit from …
Mohawk Home’s Top 10 Easy Thanksgiving Crafts
Thanksgiving is a time of the year that is great for décor! Part of the fun of the holiday is all the decorations. If you’re like me, you really enjoy creating a festive home atmosphere before family and friends come over for a scrumptious Thanksgiving meal. From wall décor to cute dining table centerpieces, …
Favorite DIY Fall Front Door Wreaths
What’s more welcoming than a cute wreath hanging from the front door? Spring, summer, fall or winter, a wreath is a cheerful and versatile way to show off the season’s colors – all while making a great impression right from your doorstep. What makes up a great fall wreath? Is it the colorful flowers or …
Hand-Lettered Painted Pumpkins
I love decorating for the fall, Halloween and Thanksgiving season! Fall is my favorite time of year and I just love the opportunity to add beautiful, cozy and warm touches to my home. I also love pumpkins! Decorating with pumpkins is so much fun because of all the possibilities! I love the different shapes, colors, …
Mohawk Home’s Top 10 Back to School DIY Crafts
As the beginning of the school year approaches, there are so many different things that you need to get ready. From finding all the right school supplies to getting new school clothes, it may feel like the to-do list is never ending! In these last few weeks of summer, crafts are great back to school …
Flea Market Tips and Flips
One of my favorite summer activities is prowling around a flea market, antique mall or yard sale. You never know what treasures you might come across! I consider it a “green” way to shop and decorate my home by keeping items out of our landfills. (I love the idea of breathing new life into an item …