Valentine's Day Wreaths: Ideas & Beautiful Inspiration

Last year I posted a beautiful collection of Valentine's Day wreath ideas

(click here to read the post in case you missed it!) Again I've collected what

I think are some of the prettiest Valentine wreaths - check them out and

maybe they will spark some romantic inspiration for you to create some 

romantic decor for your own home! Let me know which is your favorite!

Living succulent heart wreath by Windmillfloraldesign via Etsy

Valentine heart wreath by forevermore1 via Etsy

Purple Valentine heart wreath by DonnaHubbard via Etsy

Sweet Valentine's Day wreath from Making Home Base

Wreath by Penny's Vintage Home via Hometalk

Valentine's Day burlap wreath by TowerDoorDecor via Etsy

Heart wreath air plant tillandsia by Peacocktaco via Etsy

Boxwood Valentine door wreath by SpottedLeopard via Etsy

Red Heart Wreath by Everbloomingoriginal via Etsy

Jean Heart Wreath by Rebecca's Wrappings via Etsy

Valentine wreath by Privileged Door via Etsy

Button and paper wreath via Pinterest

Pretty wreath by Vibeke Design

Felt rose heart wreath by Alyssabeths Vintage

This is actually a Christmas wreath but I think the colors are great for

Valentine's day too! from Marigold Road

What do you think?

Upcycled & Unique Wine Racks

If you're a fan of wine, check out these clever and creative wine bottle racks

made from salvaged and repurposed materials.

Film-inspired wine rack from Nordstrom

Upcycled milk crate wine rack from Oh Glory Vintage

You probably could make this wine rack for free!

Pallet wine rack from Global Recycling

Skier wine rack

Barn wood & railroad spike wine rack by Erinslane via Etsy

DIY wine rack from 614 magazine

Curvy natural bristlecone wine rack by Aspenbottleholders via Etsy

Copper pipe and bed spring wine rack

What do you think?

Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Candy Corn But Were Afraid To Ask

I am going to admit up front that I've never been a huge fan of candy corn.

But it's always there. 

Each time autumn arrives, candy corn is sure to follow! 

My own opinion of candy corn was most likely formed as a child. When Halloween
and Trick or Treat came around, most friends had their favorites that they
hoped to get on Trick or Treat night. Reese's, Snickers...my personal favorite were 
those B-B-Bats of taffy that came in chocolate, strawberry,
peanut butter and my favorite: banana (remember these?)

In any case, I don't think I ever heard any of my friends or classmates exclaim,
"I hope I get a lot of candy corn!" 
It just never happened. 

But candy corn is traditional.
It has become part of our culture and it is expected.
And it doesn't taste bad!

Did you know that October 30th is National Candy Corn Day? 
Now you do. 

According to TLC's article "What is candy corn and how is it made?" by Stephanie Watson,
"Candy corn is a sweet replicate of dried corn kernels. It's considered "mellow cream,"
a name for a type of candy made from corn syrup and sugar that has a marshmallow-like
flavor. although candy corn tastes rich, it's actually fat-free."

Check it out...

Candy corn (on the cob) via Instructables

Check out this Candy Corn fudge recipe by The Pink Elephant

Candy corn painted pumpkins from BHG

Candy Corn cupcakes by The Curvy Carrot

Candy Corn Theme party ideas from Kara's Party Ideas

Candy Corn Pretzel Fudge by Lil' Luna

Candy Corn Door Decoration from Better Homes and Gardens

Primitive fall candy corn bowl fillers by oldgoatprims via Etsy

Candy Corn Cheesecake Mousse from Glorious Treats

Candy Corn Wreath by In Between Laundry

Candy Corn Pretzles from Your Home Based Mom

Candy corn covered pumpkin from A Little Art Can't Hurt

Candy Corn Sugar Cookies from Martha Stewart

Candy Corn Jello Shots recipe from Just A Pinch

The secret to making homemade Butterfingers candy? You guessed it: candy corn!
Recipe for Homemade Butterfingers from Glue Sticks Blog

Candy corn in mason jars with candles

Candy Corn Martini from Fashionably Bombed

Candy Corn Wreath via Pinterest

Candy Corn Cheesecake from Wilton

Candy corn 

Candy corn Halloween wreath by AvasDesigns via Etsy

Candy Corn Drink from BHG


What do you think? Are you a fan of candy corn? 



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Dinner Knife Star Home Decor

Knife star from Freshly Found



I love stars, and flatware, so when I came across this star made from dinner knives 
on Pinterest and thought it was a cute share-worthy idea! I'm not sure how this one 
was secured but it looks like it might have been bound with ribbon or lace. 

If you didn't want to tie the ends of the flatware to secure them, you could
use a drop of E6000 adhesive. I would not use a hot glue gun though, as I 
don't think that would hold metal together for very long. Hot glue is best
used on porous surfaces and is not for gluing metal to metal. 
Image from Freshly Found blog.


What do you think?

Pipe Down! Unique Copper Pipe Home Decor & Artwork

Pipe down, will ya?

Check out how pretty (and useful) a pipe can be...

Kitchen utensil holder

 Wine rack made with copper pipe

Copper bicycle?

Copper pipe sculpture chair and sculpture (below) by TJ Volonis

Copper pipe wine rack with bed springs

Copper pipe banker's lamp with electric insulators by luceantica via Etsy

Candelabra and image by Daniella Witte

Copper pipe sections as table decor or vases

Copper pipe menorah by McGdesign via Etsy

Trellis made from copper pipe and wire mesh image via Pinterest

Copper pipe place setting image by Brian Francis via My Home Ideas

Pipe plant stands by fast boy on Flickr

Pipe glockenspiel DIY by arpruss via Instructables

DIY air conditioning! (click to read DIY)

What do you think?