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DIY Lenox Spice Village Charms

Our house is strange in that it has two front doors, so after I put a lock with charms on one door, my husband suggested we do a lock on the second. That got me thinking—what would I put on them? Naturally, I thought of the Lenox Spice Village and decided to do DIY Lenox Spice Village Charms!

The little houses are so cute! I decided to make them into charms for the lock. But these could work for a charm bracelet, necklace, or even a keychain.

For this DIY Lenox Spice Village Charms project, we’ll use printable Shrinky Dink film to print the Lenox Spice Village designs onto. You can also draw your own designs or print anything you want!

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DIY Wall Fountain

When I traveled to Morocco in the spring, I bought a few gorgeous brass spigots. One looked like a deer and was perfect for this project. Now that summer is here, it’s time to build a DIY wall fountain in my backyard! A fountain instantly feels high-end, brings soothing water sounds, and adds amazing ambiance.

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Lenox Village Canisters

If you love the charm of cottagecore décor or grew up in the 1990s, chances are you’ve seen or even owned a set of Lenox Village Canisters. These iconic porcelain pieces weren’t just storage—they were tiny Victorian houses that brought personality to kitchens across America.

Today, they’re beloved by collectors and decorators alike. And now, decades later, Lenox has reintroduced this whimsical design with a fresh set of 3 canisters! Let’s take a trip down memory lane, explore the history of Lenox Village Canisters, and look at the new set that’s capturing hearts all over again.

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Hand Embroidery for Beginners

I’ve been wanting to dive into embroidery and make it as easy as possible. After researching different techniques, I found one that’s perfect for hand embroidery for beginners—and I’m obsessed!

The secret? Sticky stabilizer. It’s a special paper you can print on, peel off the backing, and stick to your fabric. Then you simply stitch over the design. When you’re done, rinse it under water, and the stabilizer dissolves—leaving just your beautiful stitches behind.

I love this method because:
✅ You can see the design clearly while stitching
✅ It feels like coloring with thread
✅ You can reuse your design over and over

If you’ve ever wanted to customize clothes, make decorative hoops, or create embroidered gifts, this is the easiest way to start. Below, I’ll walk you through the steps, share the best stitches for beginners, and give you my top supply recommendations. I’ll be embroidering a thrifted dress.

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Scalloped Lenox Spice Village Rack DIY

The Lenox Spice Village is one of my favorite vintage collections. I love its charm and whimsy—and I want to display it in a way that feels just as special. Since my kitchen only has a narrow shelf area, I decided to make a custom Scalloped Lenox Spice Village Rack that perfectly fits my space and my 24 little spice houses.

This beginner-friendly DIY is cute, easy, and has the cottage core girly vibes. Let’s build a rack that’s as delightful as the collection it holds!

Note, if you want a slightly more complicated build that also looks like the original Lenox spice village rack (along with a few display ideas), check out this post.

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DIY Clay Bow

I LOVE the look of ceramic bows—they’re the perfect touch of charm and whimsy. But have you seen the price tags? Some go for $100–$200 for just one! It’s wildly expensive, so I thought… why not try to make my own? And I did—using two different methods! In this post, I’ll show you how to make a DIY clay bow using both air dry clay and oven-bake polymer clay. Let’s get into it!

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DIY Air Dry Clay Charms

Turns out, clay is magical! I’ve been having so much fun playing with it lately. My current favorite project? DIY air dry clay charms! You basically get to play with clay, mold it into fun shapes, let it air dry, and then paint it. To finish it off, you seal it in glossy resin for a durable, professional look.

I used mine to decorate a security lock in my living room (yes, really!), but they’d also be adorable as necklace or bracelet charms, bag charms, or even as tiny art pieces. Let’s walk through the process from start to finish so you can make your own.

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Mosaic Side Table

I am very obsessed with mosaics right now! I now have three mosaic floors (one in my bathroom, one in my laundry room, and one in my entry). Those all came pre-made, so I thought I’d try my hand at making a mosaic side table from scratch.

This is a fun and affordable IKEA hack — I used the IKEA Gladom table, which is only $19.99! If you don’t have an IKEA nearby, this Walmart option or this Amazon table would work nicely. The shape of the tray table is perfect for mosaics, thanks to the raised edges that create natural borders for the design.

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Floral Painted Nightstand

I went thrifting recently and found the cutest nightstand. The lines were good, the bones were solid, and the drawers opened and closed easily thanks to their dovetail joinery. But the finish? It had definitely seen better days after many years of use. So, I decided to give it a fresh look and create my very own floral painted nightstand!

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Soccer Room Ideas

My son is soccer obsessed, so we decided to give his room a complete makeover and turn it into a soccer-themed bedroom. Whether your child dreams of being the next big soccer star or just loves the game, these soccer room ideas are fun, personal, and full of charm. From custom wallpaper to a DIY soccer ball light, here are some of our favorite ways to bring a soccer theme into your home.

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