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10 Minute Fall Lantern

After the craziness that surrounds the end of summer and beginning of a new school year, I often find myself too overwhelmed and under prepared for Autumn decorating. It always seems like I'm still trying to catch my breath from Halloween and then before you know it, Thanksgiving is here. Indeed, where does the time go? This year, I'm going to be ahead of the game with some easy fall home decor. … [Read more...] about 10 Minute Fall Lantern

DIY Trendy Gold Lantern Decor

Transform a basic metal lantern into trendy gold metallic DIY lantern decor in minutes! Hey there Darice buddies! It's Lydi back from Lydi Out Loud and I'm sharing one of my favorite trends with you today... matte metallic... particularly in gold. I can't get enough! Although my house is full of nickel and silver hardware and accents, I've been splashing matte metallic gold on … [Read more...] about DIY Trendy Gold Lantern Decor

Fourth of July Mason Jar Lanterns

Fourth of July is one of those holidays where I have the best intentions when it comes to decorating but somehow the time just gets away from me! Every year we throw a little Independence Day BBQ and I'm always left scrambling at the last minute to figure out inexpensive but cute table decorations. This year, I'm making tons of the these super easy Fourth of July DIY jar lanterns. They'll not only … [Read more...] about Fourth of July Mason Jar Lanterns

Make A Homemade Air Plant Terrarium

Ever since I saw them at a farmer's market, I've wanted to have air plants in my house. They're plants that don't need soil! And barely any water! It's the most low-maintenance of plants I've ever come across - and this means that they can be used in decor all over the house like in this homemade terrarium. They need to soak in water for two to three hours ever two weeks or so, but aside from … [Read more...] about Make A Homemade Air Plant Terrarium

DIY Lantern with Sunrise Mountain Scene

With springtime on the horizon, I've been daydreaming about awesome hikes and beautiful sunrises. And while I'm a born and bred New Yorker, my time in Northern California has given me a new appreciation for nature. There's just something so mysterious about mountains; it reminds me that there's still so much of the world to explore. For my latest project, I decided to use an adorable mini lantern … [Read more...] about DIY Lantern with Sunrise Mountain Scene