Outdoor Inspiration: 7 Awesome Backyard and Patio!

Spring is here and it's time to enjoy the outdoors! If you have a charming backyard or a gorgeous garden, make sure it has comfortable seating so that you can enjoy the most of the lovely weather.

Relax in your very own oasis of bright flowers and lush greenery. With thoughtfully planned seating arrangement, you could entertain your guests or even enjoy reading a book in pure solitude. Customize the seating in your garden with these awesome ideas and inspirations!!

Spring Special: Ideas for Decorating Patios

Bring the pizzazz of indoor fireplace, outside. The gorgeous mirror, mantel,chandelier hanging from the tree, rustic furniture and colorful furnishings :)

A simple balcony can be transformed with potted green plants, cute birdhouses, simple bench and comfortable cushions. A fun way to decorate a small size patio!

A contemporary, modern seating under trellis. Add overhanging lamps and low cushions for a gorgeous seating arrangement outside. Enjoy the outdoors!

Do not forget to ready your back porch for the weather! Pallets for simple seating solutions, cost friendly and easy DIY. Mix of cushions and burlap add a sweet rustic charm!

A mix of pebbles and wooden planks help create the two gorgeous areas for entertainment! The garden is absolutely stunning, and right seating makes it perfect haven for relaxing. Love!

A adobe style backyard, earthy and rustic. The seating is comfortable and charming, absolutely fit for a lazy afternoon and late evening barbeque. So perfect, just my taste :)

Small balconies in condo's are difficult to decorate, some creativity sure would make it amazing! River stones, bamboo screen and lush greens. Adding swing is just perfection!

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Valentine Crafts: Easy Paper Craft Ideas on a Budget!!

Here are some awesome PAPER craft ideas for Valentine's! It's raining hearts..these ideas are themed on heart and color red, a range of ideas for kids, teen and fun loving adults too! Something to make this day extra special for your friends and loved one.

More ideas,

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A lovely floating hearts chandelier for your bedroom! Use plastic cutouts and markers, some wire and fishing line to string them.

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Inspired by 'Alice in wonderland', a cute trio of guards, you can even add a lollipop in their hands for your little ones! Cuteness :) 

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A cute idea for country style decoration. Inspired by Queen of hearts, this is a lovely craft inspiration!

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A beautiful yet simple idea for crafting a wreath for Valentine's day! Outline and cut from a old book. Use water color pencils for hassle free coloring!

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This is perfect for gifting a lovely shadow box decorated with paper butterflies! Use colorful magazine pages, punch the shapes, fold and stick. Easy yet impressive :)

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Get dollar tree votive and create a lovely centerpiece for all occasions! Use patterned paper in your theme color, cut floral and decorate.

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An easy peasy hearts garland with strips of colored paper. Decorate your mantel, hang by the windows, or over your headboard, cuteness!

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A nostalgic message in a bottle will surely win the heart of someone special! Paper quilling, beads, and a little effort for a memento for keeps.

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Another simple craft for kids; have fun making garland of hearts. These will be ready in no time and will be such a sweet addition to any decor!

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Holiday Decor: Cushions with a touch of romance!!

Valentine's is almost here! If you have been looking for a reason to refresh your room decor, add some beautiful 'LOVE' themed throw cushions and pillows for a quick change.

Celebrate Valentine's by adding a touch of luxury to your living room, gift cute cushions to your loved one, from quirky to cute, fun print to exotic silk, there is one to please every one!

More ideas,

  Valentine's day party ideas: 11 unique table decoration! 

 Valentine's Day DIY ideas: Decorate on a budget! 

 Valentine's Day Party Ideas! Romantic setting!

 15 Valentine's day Craft ideas for Kids and Teens!

A gorgeous mix of motifs in blue and white, the love seat is surely done up for the romantic month of February.

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Luxurious fuchsia satin and intricate beading..this is perfect for an upscale elegant decor. Heart motif is so in season!

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A really fun burlap cushion for your favorite reading chair! It would be a neat gift for teens and college goers in your life too.

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For the Queen of hearts! Make your girl feel really special with this quirky cute cushion, definite to make her smile year round :-)

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If you love playing scrabble, you sure would like to bring these pillows out for Valentine's! Unique and fun..

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A really bright assortment of cushions in hearts and flower pattern. These will be perfect for a cottage style decor, quaint and charming.

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Love birds for love birds? Sweet message for your valentine!

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An appliqued cushion, spelled LOVE for a day bed or patio bench. Simple and sweet!

Love this for a touch of romance! Love spelled in bold and ornate, feminine and romantic..

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Red and white, a simple contrast brings out the details of this lovely embroidered cushion.

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Fun fun fun! Bright contrast, this is sure to be an eye catcher anywhere, it's raining hearts.

Crafted with love. A handmade gift is for keeps, burlap and some red ribbon, give it a go!

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A lovely vintage inspired appliqued cushion, will look awesome in french provencal inspired decor. So chic!

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Glitter is always in fashion! Enjoy a bit of sparkle on this day of romance.

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Celebrate love in all colors. A simple yet quirky set of cushions, a mix of colors to break the monotony!

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Christmas Decoration: 10 Green Ideas with Pine Cones!

Its December already and Christmas decorations are everywhere! If you have been looking for some eco-friendly, nature inspired ideas and inspiration to get ready for this holiday, its all happening here :)

Pine cones are found in abundance, and picked wild or bought scented from craft stores, these are lovely rustic accent for making centerpieces, garland, and topiary. Check out this popular post from last year for even more inspiration!

Lovely table decoration- simple tiered platter, pine cones and evergreens, red berries and sparkling ornaments! You can customize the colors of ornaments and platter too :)

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Love the concept and so delightfully unique! These will surely get lot of compliments can be used over and over again. Beautiful rustic chic!

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Cute little garlands to decorate. The lovely antique gold finish adds oodles of style to humble pine cones. Spray paint or brush, add big beads and string-Done!

A well put together winter arrangement can be such a delight! Sans flower, muted green in different shades have an elegance so unique. Celebrating nature's bounty.

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Imaginative! Love how pine cones are used in many variety of decorations, no dearth of inspiration here. Beautiful ideas for getting your cottage ready for holidays!

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Fresh easy way to use pine cones flowers. Decorate placeholders with these. Love how simple and elegant these are!

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Simple sophistication! These extremely textural pine cone trees are perfect for rustic decor. Environment friendly, pine cones are perfect accents for holiday decor.

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Sometimes adding a bit of imagination goes a long way! A handful of pine cones added to wine chiller looks super cute! Specially love the in theme bottle decoration too :)

Cuteness!! These will make excellent gift for teachers! Include a little hand made pine cone owl to gift cards bring a smile. Love them :)

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And while you are enjoying every bit of holiday with friends and family, leave a little treat for winter birds too. Roll pine cone in nutella, next in bird feed and string them up as you will! 

Little birdies will thank you!

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Christmas Craft : Creative Pasta Ornaments and More!

Christmas is fast approaching!!We have a whole series of posts centered around Christmas coming up just for you lovely readers :)

Crafting and decorating is a fun part of Christmas. You must have checked our post on 'Christmas Craft ideas for Kids'..if not, follow the link, you will love it!

We keeping looking for easy, budget craft ideas for kids and teens. It's time to look into your pantry for ingredients because today we have all the inspiration you need to craft these gorgeous Christmas ornaments, table top Christmas trees and garland with Pasta!!

Do these even look like pasta on foam wreath? Love these Christmas ornaments, specially the colors. They will look cheerful just about anywhere!

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There are so many versions of pasta angels, these by far are my favorites! Lovely singing musicians. They would make gorgeous gift as a set too!

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A little bit of geometric symmetry. Let your kids try sticking simple Vs and then glue them in different patterns. White glue and glitter glue is all you would need!

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A little bit more coordination, and little kids can easily follow this pattern to make beautiful stars! There is no substitute to the feeling of creating something :-)

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If glue is too messy for your liking, lets make a simple pasta garland! Gold glitter, twine and pasta is all you need, this craft sure looks addictive ;-)

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Cute table top Christmas tree idea. A foam cone, painted pasta and glue to make trees for an elaborate tablescape. Use glitter or spray white for a snowy effect.

Simple steps to beautiful craft!

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Similar to the one above, just more glittery and grand! Use spiral pasta and paint it gold. Stick shiny red beads for contrast.

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Tips:    

• Use white glue, it dries clear. 

• Once the entire pattern is stuck, rewash it with a little bit of watered down glue to help reinforce.

• Color it after its glued well and dry, use bright gold or bright popping ones!

•  For a difficult surface, spray paint would work better, specially with tricky twisted pasta (tree above!)

•  Be sure to get your twine or ribbon in! You can hot glue it too.

Some simple patterns to get your creativity flowing!

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