How to Make Tassels: A Step-by-Step Guide (With Photos)
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How to Make Tassels: A Step-by-Step Guide (With Photos)

I’ve been making tassels for years, starting when I needed to make some for my Pottery Barn-inspired curtains. Instead of paying for premade tassels, I figured out how to make them using simple kitchen twine and wooden beads. Since then, I’ve created tassels for everything from stockings to throw pillows. The best part? Once you…

Tabletop Book Christmas Trees: A Vintage Holiday DIY
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Tabletop Book Christmas Trees: A Vintage Holiday DIY

I’ve been collecting old books for years, green ones are my favorite! One of my favorite holiday projects is turning them into tabletop Christmas trees. There’s something special about giving worn-out books new life as holiday decor, especially when they’re styled with vintage flair. Last year, I created my favorite tabletop version yet using tattered…

How to Decorate a Sled for Christmas: Tips from a Vintage Seller
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How to Decorate a Sled for Christmas: Tips from a Vintage Seller

Hi friends! Back when I had my vintage booth at Off The Common Antiques, nothing flew off the shelves faster during Christmas than decorated vintage sleds. After decorating dozens of these beauties over the years, I’ve got all the tricks for transforming them without breaking the bank. Time to dust off that old sled from…

DIY Christmas Lantern: A Step-by-Step Guide to Creating a Cozy Holiday Display
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DIY Christmas Lantern: A Step-by-Step Guide to Creating a Cozy Holiday Display

I scored this oversized beautiful lantern from one of my favorite online shops, Antique Farmhouse, and ended up creating one of my most-loved Christmas decorations. Since then, I’ve made several of these winter wonderland lanterns – both for myself and as gifts. My favorite sits on our covered front porch and creates such a cozy…

Pumpkins with Flowers: 7 Beautiful Ways to Combine Fall & Florals
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Pumpkins with Flowers: 7 Beautiful Ways to Combine Fall & Florals

As a floral designer, I couldn’t help but combine my love of flowers with fall pumpkins this season. My dining room table (and let’s be honest, most flat surfaces in our home) are covered in everything from pressed petals to faux stems. Once I started creating these pieces, I just couldn’t stop – there are…

Easy Pressed Flower Pumpkins: Complete Guide & Ideas
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Easy Pressed Flower Pumpkins: Complete Guide & Ideas

This year I combined my love of flowers with mini pumpkins, and honestly, these might be my favorite fall project yet. Today I’ll walk you through making a pressed flower candle holder using white mini pumpkins, plus share a couple other styles I’ve created with pressed leaves and dried flowers. Don’t worry if you want…