There are two things that I especially love about this tabletop: the air plants in glass votives, and the twine-wrapped vase. But the thing that I love most of all? This look couldn't be easier - or more inexpensive - to DIY.
Last night, I dreamed that a reader wrote in, saying that at her holiday office party there had been tons of leftover tinsel garlands strewn about, and that she wanted to know if I had any interesting ideas for how to incorporate tinsel garlands into holiday decor. (I really did dream this.)
I'm one of those people (isn't everyone?) who constantly sets down my drink at a party only to immediately forget which glass is mine, leaving me to wander around for awhile saying "Is that yours? Is that yours? Is that mine?" Which is annoying for all involved.
On Saturday, Morgan had a bunch of girls (and assorted adorable dogs and babies) over to celebrate the holidays with mimosas and macaroni (and cheese).
I have a soft spot for snow globes, but I do not have a soft spot for how cheesy they often are. Fortunately, they're incredibly easy (and cheap!) to DIY.
Feather wreaths! Just swing by a craft store and pick up a) a bunch of feathers, b) a base of your choice (straw and styrofoam both work), and c) glue.
So adorable, and so easy to make.
Last year, we made jars upon jars of sugared cranberries, courtesy of this recipe supplied by Jordan Reid, one of our favourite New York-based lifestyle bloggers...
I'm almost positive that you already have the things you'll need to put together a gorgeous - and gorgeously inexpensive! - DIY body scrub sitting in your kitchen at this very moment.
Q. Jordan Reid, I need your help! I love crafting...what are some awesome DIY (and cheap) gift ideas for the holidays?
