I love winter. I follow the storms, arriving in recently-snowed-upon towns before they’re properly plowed, shooting winter villages through a lace of fresh fluff on branches, picturing woodlands and villages with a thick frosting of ice. Other photographers are showing us the first sprouts of spring, but my bags are still packed for the next […]
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Make Your Own Display Boxes
I wanted to add spring colors to our walls and I had several small cardboard boxes on hand — so I made these display boxes. Display boxes (also called “shadowboxes”) can be arranged on the wall for showcasing a collection of small treasures. The items in the boxes can be changed out as needed whenever […]
It was raining and three o’clock in the morning, August 19, 1955. The sudden roar of a truck in front of the house jarred me awake. I plunged my head deeper into the pillow to smother the sound, but the roaring and grinding got louder. Exasperated, I pounded to the window. What I saw, I […]
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DIY Easter Baskets
Easter baskets can be purchased in a variety of shapes, sizes, and themes. But if you are uninspired by the selections available in stores, or if you love crafting, you can make your own! These DIY Easter baskets evoke a nostalgic feel and are a nice size for party favors, gift giving, or decorating an Easter […]
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Make Ribbon Organizers
After a long and snowy winter, I have made quite a mess of my craft supplies. This week I set a goal to de-clutter and organize my materials before sunny spring weather arrives. Although most of my craft supplies can be put into labelled storage boxes and jars, I cringed when I came across this […]
Shabby chic paper flag garlands are surprisingly easy and inexpensive to create and you can use them for parties and home decor (including glamping decor– wouldn’t these look sweet in a vintage camper?). Materials needed: 6 pieces of decorative scrapbook paper sized 12″x12″ 9 feet of string ( I used embroidery string) Glue Scissors Decorative […]
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Make a Miniature Terrarium
Not only are terrariums the simplest way to connect with nature and bring the beauty of the outdoors inside year round, they also make great gifts. When choosing the type of terrarium to buy or make, consider this: a miniature terrarium takes up very little space, making it even more versatile than its full-sized counterpart. […]
Pocket Valentines are small but sturdy cardboard pockets that are decorated for Valentine’s Day and then filled with treats. The pockets are simple to create, so if you are looking for a last minute Valentine’s Day project, this is the one! The pockets are small enough to fit in a card-sized envelope as well as […]
We took everything we love about our region’s varied landscapes and captured it all in these lovely terrarium scenes inspired by New England. [slideshow post_id=”538943″] What do you love about New England? Is it those iconic red barns with sheep grazing nearby? Or the blaze of autumn foliage that signals the growing season’s last hurrah? […]
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Beach Scene Terrarium
In “New England Under Glass,” Tovah Martin took everything we love about the New England landscape and captured it in a series of lovely terrariums. Create a New England-inspired beach scene terrarium to add a touch of summer to your home all year long. Materials to Make a Beach Scene Terrarium Open glass container 3/8-inch pebbles (for […]
In “New England Under Glass,” Tovah Martin took everything we love about the New England landscape and captured it in a series of lovely terrariums. While searching for terrarium accessories, we came across the work of Dave Camber of Creative Laser Design in Lyndonville, Vermont. Dave is an engineer, but his passion is model trains; […]
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Decoupaged Hearts on Stones
New Englanders tend to be fond of collecting natural treasures from their outdoor adventures. Smooth round beach rocks, sea glass, and drift wood are examples of things we tend to pick up and bring home with us. Although these natural collections are beautiful on their own, you can actually transform many of these items into […]