Crafts - Decor - Inspired Living
This mini heart-shaped cheesecake recipe ranks among my top picks for any special occasion dessert, but really…who needs an excuse to make this dish when it’s so darn good?! I hope you’ll enjoying having a bite (or five) with this quick and easy recipe, just in time for Valentine’s Day or Mother’s Day. This post contains affiliate links, and I will…
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Want to make an easy DIY mercury glass Christmas centerpiece but don’t know where to start? Today I’ll show you how to use silver, gold and champagne accents to add some bling to your Christmas style. This post contains affiliate links, and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links. For more information, please see my disclosures. Where to…
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It’s the merriest season, and I’m thrilled to invite you into my humble home! Today, I’m sharing red and gold Christmas tree decoration ideas. Along the way, I’ll even toss in a few personal stories of Christmases past. (Ooo, it’s gonna be juicy!) This post contains affiliate links, and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking…
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All the Christmas things have started! If you’re not getting a bazillion Christmas catalogs a week, tell me your secret! While I thoroughly enjoy seeing the sparkly goodies sold by Pottery Barn, Balsam Hill and Frontgate, I don’t always love the price tag. That’s why this year, I learned how to make a homemade Christmas wreath from scratch. This post…
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This DIY pumpkin place card holder takes no time to make but adds loads of charm to any fall tablescape or Thanksgiving meal. I hesitate to call this a “tutorial” because I only used a few simple tools and some imagination to make these beauties. Super easy! At the end of this post, I’m even throwing in a little VIP…
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Today, I’m sharing three variations of inexpensive fall decor color schemes for every room. I’ve also added a pinch of DIY decor in every space because I can’t resist a good craft project. This is an exciting week at First Day of Home because I’m partnering with some talented blogging friends for the Fall in Love with Texas tour. Special…
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This season, two trends are dominating fall decor: velvet pumpkins and upcycled styrofoam pumpkins from the dollar store. I’ve put my First Day of Home spin on the dollar store pumpkin craze, too! Today, I’ll show you exactly how to upcycle plain pumpkins with paint and decoupage. Now, let’s get started with these DIY projects! This post contains affiliate links,…
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My husband and I didn’t know how to build a wood headboard when we started this project. So naturally, we decided to build two at once! With this DIY farmhouse headboard tutorial, you can dive right into this project like we did. This post contains affiliate links, and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on…
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Today, my mom and I have teamed up to tell you how to make the best old fashioned strawberry fig preserves easy recipe. It’s a tradition we at First Day of Home hope you’ll enjoy sharing with your friends and family all summer long! This post contains affiliate links, and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after…
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