Whether purple is your favorite color or you simply want to spruce up your yard with a color symbolic of luxury, royalty, and elegance, planting a few purple shrubs is the way to go. Shrubs offer a variety of landscaping uses. You can use them to block your neighbor’s line of sight into your backyard, […]
Stunning Old Book Page Calla Lily Bouquet
Paper flowers are always a welcome addition to any room. This tutorial for making a beautiful calla lily bouquet out of old book pages is super easy to follow. They turn out absolutely gorgeous and add beauty to any table or room. These could also be a great gift idea or addition to a traditional […]
25 Longest Blooming Trees and Shrubs For Your Garden
When you’re choosing trees, shrubs, and other ornamental plants to ornate your lawn, it can be tough to pick the right ones. There are all kinds of considerations you need to make, after all. Which plants are right for your growing zone? Which ones will do best with your particular type of soil? And most […]
Pretty Paper Rolls Wreath Made from Old Book Pages
Sometimes, I want just a little simpler project to decorate my front door. Old books are always in my craft closet for creating with, so I picked some up to make this paper rolls wreath. Instead of the more intricate designs I have made in the past, I used a few simple steps to create […]
32 Gorgeous Pink Perennial Flowers That Will Bloom Forever
Nothing adds a touch of femininity and romance to your garden quite like pink flowers. And if you’re looking for a garden that is also low-maintenance and comes back year after year, there’s no better choice than pink perennials. Whether it’s a pale pink, a rosy glow, or a deep magenta that you’re after, this […]
Stunning Old Book Page Paper Flower Wall Art
If you’ve been inside any home decor shop or craft shop in the last few years, you’ve probably seen one of these paper flower wall art pieces. Using an old book, I recreated my own version making a slightly rustic but still classy decoration that is ideal for any wall in your home. This is […]
How to Grow Night Sky Petunias and Stare Into the Universe
Petunias are popular plants for gardeners in all areas. As annuals, they are easy to grow and add long-lasting color to a patio, garden, or even a living room! Though beautiful, petunias aren’t known for being showstopping flowers – they are so common that they often blend into the background at garden centers and flower […]
50 Weeds and Wildflowers You Can Actually Eat
When it comes to weeds, most gardeners will do just about anything they can to get rid of them. Not only do weeds compete with your cultivated plants for light, water, and nutrients, but they can also just be downright unpleasant to look at. However, there are many weeds that not only provide various benefits […]
20 Luminous Perennial Flowers That Bloom All Season
If you plan on growing a flower garden, there is no better choice to fill your containers or raised beds than perennials – particularly if you want to take a more low-maintenance approach. Perennials, unlike annuals, do not have to be replanted every year. Instead, you’ll enjoy recurring blooms each and every year, with very […]
Gorgeous DIY Paper Rose Ball Made from Old Book Pages
If you want to add a bit of beauty to your day, check out this simple but stunning paper rose ball made from old book pages. A few cuts, rolls, and a dab of glue and you have a ball covered in paper roses. I added a few extra fake roses to the ball and […]