I bought some fun summer 12x12 scrapbook papers and a package of colorful brads from the craft store, and that's al you need.  We cut each scrapbook paper into 4th's, so then we had 6x6 paper to work with.

I found this pattern from http://www.auntannie.com/FridayFun/Pinwheel/  to make the pinwheels.





Then we just hot glued them to the foam form and VOILLA!!!  You have an adorable summer wreath.

Have you tried making pinwheels yet?  What wreath do you like to use for the month of June?

April showers bring May flowers.  This spring, brighten up your porch with some bright and beautiful floral blooms.  Container gardens are what’s in bloom this season, from hanging baskets to planters and window boxes.  Here are our top picks to brighten up your outdoor living spaces.

Roses
Roses are a good choice because their are many varieties that grow well in plant containers – you can choose a color, size, shape and fragrance that suits you and your porch or balcony space.

Tulips
Tulips come in a variety of beautiful colors and bloom from late winter on through early summer, making these flowers the perfect spring pick.

Foxglove
Foxglove add a beautiful vertical element to your potted garden.  They love the sun but will grow well in the shade as well.  Just remember, if you start from a seed, you will not get blooms the first year.

Chrysanthemums
Chrysanthemums are not specific to any season and is considered to be a hardy flower, which makes potting these for your porch an easy pick.

Marigold
Marigolds are a beautiful gold, orange, yellow or white flower. They are often planted in butterfly gardens because they attract butterflies, but ward off other undesireable insects with their odor.

Peonies
Peonies are easy flowers with a large and olorful bloom.  Start them out in a large plant container because they have large, deep root systems, and don’t do well when transplanted.

Gerbera Daisy
Gerberas are commonly grown for their bright and cheerful daisy-like flowers.  These flowers love a lot of indirect sunlight, and are an easy flower to care for.

Lavender
Lavender has a beautiful purple-blue flower and adds height to any container garden. It makes a great companion plant because it will attract beneficial insects to your garden, including butterflies, bees and other pollinators.

Every year, I take down Christmas and my home looks so un-inspiring and blah!  I miss the twinkle, the glow, the excitement!  The days are cold and dark, and it's so easy to get the winter blues.

This year, try to keep on top of those blues with a few easy DIY's to keep yourself, motivated, creative and inspired!

One of my favorite ways to decorate for winter is with big blankets and cozy pillows!  It invites warmth and cuddling!  Two of my favorite things.

This Chunky Blanket looks perfect!  It's a 45 minute arm knitted blanket!  What the What!??  Have you tried one of these!?  I think I need to this winter!


Blanket How To

And while you are de-cluttering and cleaning out your home and closets, save some of those winter sweaters to make some pillows.  I have done this before and I love them.


Sweater Pillow


One of the easiest and most effective ways to decorate for winter is with candles.  I love the glow of candles at night, after dinner, when we are all gathered in the living room, reading, watching T.V. or talking.  It just feels like family to me!







































Jar Candle

Another simple way to decorate for winter is to re-use some of your less "Christmas-ish" Christmas decorations.  I made these beautiful winter trees a few years ago, and I keep these out on my buffet long after I put my Christmas decorations away.


Cone Trees

Looking for something to do with the kids!?  I love these snowflakes made out of popsicle sticks.  Hang them on a bare wall and you have instant winter decor!


Snowflakes


We hope you liked these tips for winter decorating.  If you are still looking for some inspiration on freshening up your home for the the new year, check out our Instagram giveaway of a flower delivery.  Hurry!  Ends Monday January 11th.