Fai Da Te... DIY...

It's always fun to make something pretty that doesn't take too much time or cost a lot of money.  I enjoyed making this Wreath using things that I have at home.  Simple,  uncontrived flower arrangements are my favorites... often Roses and Eucalyptus.  And when they are past their prime,  I hang them to dry,  so I almost always have some pretty dried flowers around for using in a Craft.  This is one of those times.  I love how this Wreath turned out,  and since I didn't spend anything to make it,  I don't worry that it won't last forever,  and it isn't something that I need to store ... which is in keeping with my wanting to stay uncluttered...

Accendifuoco… Firelighters…

After so much heat,  we finally have some cool weather ahead,  and maybe even a little rain… Time for  a warming fire,  and cozy dinners… I think that making fire starters using my dried roses,  and clippings from the garden will become a pre Christmas  tradition for me… such a pretty way to start a fire…

Autunno… Autumn…

I came home from my very long trip to a new season… Autumn,  according to the calendar anyway … but it's been in the 80's and 90's here,  and hardly a falling leaf to be found.  I'm finding it difficult to get inspired to decorate for Fall,  but I will… Slowly but surely…

Accendifuoco…Firelighters…

Been enjoying making some seasonal crafts.  The latest one being these little firelighters.  Made from Natural ingredients that I had on hand , in the kitchen,   in the shed ,  and around the garden… Dried Roses,  Pinecones,  Dried Bay Laurel,  Rosemary, Sea Lavender,  Dried Apple Rings,  and Candied Orange Slices.  I melted Natural Beeswax, poured it into little Paper Muffin Cups, and  added some Essential Oils, and Spices.   Orange Clove,  Lavender Vanilla,  Apple Cinnamon, Orange Vanilla, and Eucalyptus.  A little piece of Twine dipped in wax will make lighting a fire easy,  the Oils and Spices will make it smell heavenly…

Buon San Valentino. E Un Cuore Rustico.. Happy Valentine's Day And A Rustic Heart...

I like to hang Roses, which are past their prime,  upside down to dry,  either in the Shed or in the Kitchen. They don't keep their vibrant colors,  the delicate petals' texture changes,  the colors become muted ... They go from soft and delicate to dry and rustic,  and take on a different kind of beauty.

Thought they would look nice made into a Rustic Valentine Heart...