DIY Holiday Wreaths You could easily drop $10 for a plain old wreath at any store, but it has no personality! No pizazz! For those, you're looking at a price tag of $50 or more. Or... making your own wreath for a couple of bucks. This may seem like a strange topic for me to tackle as I'm not exactly skilled in the craft department. A walk through Michael's makes me break out in a cold sweat. Craft stores do not inspire me; they intimidate me. I don't do glitter or paint or yarn. Even Play-doh is pushing it. But making wreaths? Now that I can handle. So before you blow it off as too much effort or expense, hear me out. If I can do it, anyone can Keep Reading

Last month, we featured four different ways to preserve leaves. This week, we're showing ways to create a few different fall themed centerpieces, using many items you probably already have around your house and yard. These ideas could easily translate to fall decorations anywhere around your home. Thanksgiving is around the corner! Decorate on a dime (and buy a bigger turkey instead). I'm a big believer in simple, natural decorations. Just walk through your house and yard collecting items, pile them on the table, and arrange them  in groups until it looks good to your eye. Here are some ideas to get you started. Most of these ideas start with Keep Reading