Thankful Tree ~ This Thankful Tree is a sweet centerpiece you can craft ahead of time — and it’s perfect for teaching kids what Thanksgiving is really about. To make it, get branches from your yard or local florist (I used curly willow) and cut paper leaves from construction paper. You’ll just need a small … More Thanksgiving Tables

Rose Garden Looking for a flower costume? Consider transforming your daughter into an entire rose garden this Halloween. To encourage hair-loom roses to bloom, this little one sprinkled her head with hair glitter. Her updo, wrapped in a potted-plant fence, is ideal for tucking in silk roses. Wire keeps silk butterflies from flying away. More … More No Sew Halloween Costumes For Everyone In The Family

Bat Wings HarnessBy simply cutting some wool felt, you can help your dog or cat transform into an adorable bat. Extra felt layers help the wings stay upright. A rectangle of felt fastens the wings into a harness.Materials:Wing templateThree 18-by-18-inch squares wool felt, in Black (#40), by Wollfilz; purlsoho.comSewing machine and sewing suppliesFabric harness, in … More Halloween Costumes for Pets

Display CollectiblesUse glass doors to showcase personal collections of fine antiques, sentimental glassware, or playful pottery. Display colorful dishes to energize an all-white kitchen. Mingle FinishesRustic pine armoire-style doors on the pantry add warm texture and historic flavor to a new kitchen. A Custom CreationA piece of fabric inspired the unique fretwork pattern carved into … More Kitchen Cabinets ~ My Quest to Find Stylish Ideas for Our Cabinet Doors

Halloween isn’t just for the tiny, trick-or-treating set. If you’re looking to host an adults-only Halloween bash this year, try out some of these sweet and savory recipes from Food and Wine, geared toward adventurous, grown-up palates. Serve your guests this menu, and you will guarantee your party turns out to be a hair-raisingly delicious … More Scary Eats for a Grown-Up Halloween Party

Switch Out Accent PillowsAccent pillows let you quickly alter the personality of a room and shift the balance of color. They’re especially powerful used in a bedroom because the bed is a natural focal point. Pillows can update a room instantly by adding volume, pattern, texture, color, and personality.Here, a subtle backdrop of cream and … More My Quest For a Bedroom Make Over Sparked ~ Freshen Your Bedroom with Low-Cost Updates

Replace a Window TreatmentHas the window shade above your kitchen sink been marred by repeated exposure to splashes and cooking liquids? Replace a stained window covering with an inexpensive fabric treatment and see your kitchen in a whole new light. Tackle TrimworkYou might not be able to install new trimwork in your home for $20, … More It's The Weekend ~ Try These Thrifty Weekend Projects On a $20 Budget

Cool Carvings ~ Your neighbors’ jack-o’-lanterns will be jealous when you put one of these creative creatures on your front steps. Scroll through for some creative inspiration. Mummy Madness ~ Carve an opening out of the top of the pumpkin and scoop out the seeds. Cut pumpkin horizontally all the way around, 1 inch below … More Creative Pumpkin-Carving Ideas