Decorating & Design

DIY Projects

DIY: Pinecone Swag

What you’ll need for the pinecone swag: Twine Scissors Approx. 12–14 dry pinecones How-to: Start by attaching a long piece of twine to the ends of three pinecones, varying the length of the twine. Do the same thing with three more pinecones and make twine lengths a bit shorter.

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DIY: Reusable Hanukkah Crackers

What you’ll need: 12″ x 12″ squares of fabric Cardboard tubes Ribbon Treats, paper crowns, etc. Thin corrugated cardboard Utility knife Cutting mat Glue How-to: Start by wrapping a piece of fabric around a cardboard tube and tie off one end with ribbon. Next, fill the roll with treats, such…

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DIY: Felt Napkin Holder

What you’ll need: Christmas tree template (choose your favorite online!) Scissors Approx. 12″ x 12″ piece of 3 mm–thick felt Pencil Sewing needle and thread How-to: Start by downloading and printing a Christmas tree template that fills an 8 1⁄2″ x 11″ page. Take your piece of felt and…

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DIY: Treat Cones

What you’ll need for the treat cones: Two 12″ x 12″ pieces of paper such as cardstock, old calendars, wallpaper ends Scissors Glue Narrow double-sided tape Hole punch Ribbon Tassels Treats How-to: Cut two sheets of 12″ x 12″ paper on the diagonal and glue them together, back-to-back, to…

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DIY: Nut Garland

What You’ll Need: Nuts (walnuts, almonds, chestnuts and hazelnuts) Dremel drill with 1⁄8″ bit Waxed string How-to: Gather a bowl of mixed nuts with the shells on. Using a Dremel, drill a hole through one of each variety of nut Cut the waxed string to the desired length and…

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DIY: Holiday Simmers

What You’ll Need: 3–5 dried orange slices 2–3 dried apple slices Fresh cranberries Cinnamon sticks Star anise Rosemary Pine sprigs How-to: To a heat-safe bowl add dried orange and apple slices, and a handful of fresh cranberries. Then, add cinnamon sticks, star anise, rosemary and pine sprigs. Pour…

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Paint Project: DIY Stenciled Tea Tray

Features Editor Wendy Jacob shares the step-by-step process of this Annie Sloan paint project.

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Stylish Solutions To Declutter & Update Any Space!

Consider using a second-hand marketplace to sell and buy home furniture and accessories!

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35+ DIY Holiday Wreath Ideas To Dress Up Your Home

Get crafty this holiday season!

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DIY: Mini Crochet Wreaths

H&H’s Tess Ciarloni shares step-by-step instructions for this sweet holiday craft.

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13 Colours to Elevate Your Comfort Zone

Browse 10 colour-packed spaces and be inspired to create a an elevated mood that complements your style. 

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12 DIY Holiday Decorations With A Grown-Up Twist

Grab your glue gun and get crafting!

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Paint Project: A DIY Statement Headboard

H&H's Tess Ciarloni shares her budget-friendly bedroom transformation.

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A Five-Year DIY Project Turned This Fixer Upper Into A Dream Home

Elena Lohse of This House 5000 shares an intimate look at her bohemian-meets-Scandi space!

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DIY: Wheat Sheaf Wreath

Hang one on your door to welcome the season!