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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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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8 Halloween Craft Ideas: Decorate on a Budget!!

Lots of diy craft ideas dear readers! Make your Halloween holiday special with these budget craft inspirations!

These are simple, make at home,add little special touches to your Halloween decor. Keep kids and teen busy with variety of stamping, felt, and sewing projects. Find your inspiration among the many Halloween themed posts here, check these:

20 Last minute pumpkin ideas

25 Halloween decoration and display

Home decoration ideas for Halloween

11 Fun Ghostly ideas for Halloween

10 Interesting Halloween Treats

Cute pumpkin banner, made of felt and running stitch! I can think of many years of use. The colors and pattern makes it so unique and adorable! Check the maker's etsy store too.

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A ghostly icy hand floating in red punch! Love the effect :) Use plastic glove (use to serve food), freeze water and you are sure to surprise guests. Recipe in the link!

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Small details add to the big picture! These spiders are absolutely fun! Sew on to napkins, table cloth or even curtains..a whole creepy trail of them ;)

Have kids who love stamping? This is perfect to keep them happy! Get together insect stamps and eco friendly disposables. This idea works great for any holiday.

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I absolutely hate flies and that makes me love this even more :-D  Find washi tape with insect motifs like flies, ants and spiders, cut swatches and decorate! Quick and neat..

Found this fly washi tape on etsy, these would work great! On door and window panes, even glasses, plates and bowls..ooh..fun!!

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Not able to find Washi tape in different motifs, no worries, genius crafters to your help. Transform 3M medical tape, stamp your own pattern and you are set! Check link for step by step.

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Spooky mirrors are a staple when it come to ghosts and apparitions. This is an easy project, transform old mirrors (use oven cleaner); link to step by step!

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Dollar store embroidery hoop, dowels, alphabets and some stocking material/lace. Make a spooky centerpiece. Would be good idea for Valentines, with hearts, sparkles in Red.

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Beautiful stenciling can transform a boring table runner. Use as many motifs as you like, it can be totally customized. Have fun!

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Theme Design: Same room, different colors!

Colors add a lot of character to a room. It can enliven, brighten or have a soothing calm effect. There is a lot of psychology behind the spectrum of colors. Knowing its attributes will help create the right ambiance for your lovely home. Check out our previous post on 'Same room, Different color scheme'.

Colors can help to open up space, white, green, yellow gives an expansive feel. Red, purple and burgundy have a rich luxurious appeal when used well. Choose your perfect color combination for best result!

The combination of citrus yellow and red is full of energy and liveliness. The combination is perfect for spring/summer. Love the welcoming appeal!

A gorgeous combination of shades of purple with cool white. The color purple is strong on its own, but the different shades and pattern as here, breaks the intensity.

Green is by far my favorite color when it comes to mix and match! Its earthiness is cool and calming, love floral prints and different textures. Friendly and happy :)

A white on white to show how much colors bring to spaces. Its bright and expansive, white off can be a difficult choice, add some grays and black and it can be exotic!

And of course the best is a lovely fusion of different accent color on a neutral background. Each color has its own aura and brings a new dimension to the palette. Enjoy every bit of your choice, mix textures, shades and prints!

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