Every Tuesday and Thursday throughout November and December, I’ve invited some of my favorite friends over to share their best ideas to make this holiday season truly spectacular for the third annual Swell Noel series. The ever-talented Stef from Girl. Inspired. is here today to share a gorgeous, rustic-chic centerpiece idea with us. I just…
DIY Home Decor Projects
Custom Pet Silhouette Pillow Cover
I recently made a personalized pet throw pillow as a tribute to our beloved family beagle, Maggie. I plan to display this pillow as part of my holiday decor, but this idea would also make a perfect, personal holiday gift for any pet lover in your life! Let me fill you in on all of…
Traditional Christmas Mantel (Holiday Idea Exchange!)
Welcome, everyone! If you have made your way here from the Holiday Idea Exchange, I am so delighted to have you here at Positively Splendid! Without a doubt, my favorite holiday decorating project each year is my Christmas mantel. I love using my imagination to come up with a new design year after year! This…
Thanksgiving Table Setting + Fall Craft Photo Challenge (Amazing Giveaway!)
Thanksgiving will be upon us in a few short weeks, and with fall in full swing, cozy reminders of the season are all around us. I am so excited to be partnering today with an all-star group of creative individuals for an exciting contest that invites you to share your favorite beautiful fall craft photos…
Quick-and-Easy Fall Leaf Pillow
Bring the beauty of fall leaves indoors by sewing a vibrant fall leaf pillow. This is a project that will make a big statement in your home’s decor, but because it utilizes a ready-made, easy-to-find felt leaf cutout, it can be made in just a matter of minutes! Let me show you how it’s done….
DIY Ornate Wooden Crosses
If you’re popping over today from Tatertots and Jello via Jen’s stop in New York on the Show Your State Pride Tour hosted by Beckie of Infarrantly Creative, welcome! I am so glad you ventured over to Positively Splendid today for a sachet through New Mexico! I was born and raised in the state of…
My New Gallery Wall + 6 Gallery Wall Tips
Adding wall decor to a house is a way to instantly make a place feel like home, and nothing achieves that personal, meaningful effect more than hanging a gallery wall of family pictures. Admittedly, hanging large groupings of art or photographs on the wall can be daunting, so today I am sharing photos of my…
My Favorite Projects from Our Previous Home
If you’ve been around for the last few months, you probably know about our family’s recent move from Nashville to Austin. Since May, our lives have been about preparing our previous house to sell, living in a temporary apartment for two months, and then finding and buying a great new house. Suffice it to say,…
How to Hang Pegboard
There is no better way to maximize a home’s storage potential than by utilizing vertical spaces to their fullest, and one of the best possible ways to do so is by using pegboard to store everything from tools to craft supplies. Pegboard is inexpensive, and hanging it is a weekend DIY project suitable even for…
5 Budget Home Decorating Tips
Have the decorating itch but not a boundless budget for beautifying your space? Today I am sharing a few home decorating tips that will help you utilize what you already own to achieve the looks you love, all while sticking to even a tight budget. Hopefully you’ll be inspired to see the latent potential in the items…