I made these DIY Halloween felt decorations as I prefer to err on the side of subtle and simple when decorating for the holidays. This Halloween craft fits with that…
Friendship Bracelet Inspired Balloon Garland This year, we turned to our friend Wendy who has the most charming old white house (we’ve talked about her before here), which is a…
Even those of us not in Sweden can throw a Midsummer party to celebrate long days, the bounty of beauty in our gardens, and good food. Lucky for us, I…
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The House That Lars Built
Poppies and Peonies and Posies: Paper Flower Tutorials
Without further ado, here’s a guidebook to all the paper flower tutorials in the Botanical Garden that Lars Built. Blooms for Bouquets There are so many things you can do…
Before my first son, Jasper, arrived we raced to get his nursery done and it paid off (you can see it here. I had such a wonderful experience having a…
It sometimes feels a bit flat in January once all the Christmas decorations have been put away. To perk me up, I start crafting for Valentine’s day, by decorating my…
We love the mid-century modern vibe of paper ornaments, and the jewel-toned colors complement any Christmas tree. We especially like that they’re non-breakable—if you have a toddler in your house,…
Inspired by Swedish, Norwegian, and Danish culture these are a collection of DIY Scandinavian Christmas Decorations. I have included some Finnish decorations so strictly speaking they are Nordic decorations. Finland…
Christmas Traditions We Love I always love hearing about different holiday traditions! Some of these Christmas traditions seem like such normal things nowadays, but you may be surprised to learn…
Scandinavian Christmas decor is a great inspiration for the holiday season. Its simplicity and modernity are a must. We may see beautiful decorations in magazines and stores, but it’s not…