Today I’ve got something very special to share and I hope you think so too. Not too long ago my friend Anita, from Cedar Hill Farmhouse, asked me if I was interested in a monthly DIY Tips and Tricks event that she was putting together. Well…I didn’t hesitate one second before saying “yes!” You see…Anita and her family have a real, honest-to-goodness farmhouse…as do the other two bloggers, KariAnne from Thistlewood Farms and Yvonne from StoneGable. I am so happy to be able to share not only my tips and tricks…but theirs too, along with their amazing homes.
Coming up with my “best” DIY decorating tip wasn’t hard at all because it’s the one you’ve heard me chant many times…add at least one natural element to every room. More if you feel inspired.
Natural elements add warmth and life to any room. They say welcome. They say cozy. They immediately send out the message that you love and care about your home.
Natural elements come in many different sizes and shapes. They can be fresh or dried flowers, greenery or produce. It doesn’t matter one bit where they come from.
Your yard.
The grocery store.
A friend’s garden.
Use what you have and don’t make it hard. One of my favorite things to do is cut greenery from plants in my landscaping. I also sometimes cut tree branches and bring them inside. The different seasons offer different options. Right now, mums are absolutely everywhere…as are gourds. Look no further than the produce department of your grocery store for inspiration.
Pumpkins and squash have amazing color and texture. When Christmas rolls around there will be red or green apples, pomegranates and everyone’s favorite, cranberries. Lemons and limes are great in the spring and summer.
Don’t be afraid to think outside the box. Not too long ago my neighbor gave me some false indigo seed pods. I think they are the so cool.
I paired them with some dried wheat in my vintage mason jars.
The wheat is left over from the wheat wreath I made for my front door. So…the false indigo was a freebie, the wheat was a left over and I already had the jars. Basically a free vignette for my coffee table.
One of my favorite things in the whole world are dried flowers. I have loved them forever. Lavender is, of course, what I think of first when someone says “dried flowers.” But don’t forget other flowers from your garden.
Like hydrangeas.
I have three puny, first year limelight hydrangeas. They produced the most amazing blooms and they were so plentiful that I couldn’t even cut them all. Some of them dried right on the bush. I cut them a few days ago and brought them in.
I have no idea how long they will last…but for now I am in love.
I hope you’ve been inspired to bring a little life to your rooms with natural elements.
Thank you for stopping by…see you in a few days!
