Beeswax is Nature's natural air purifier. Here's a simple, thoughtful gift idea that you can make at home in under one hour! So let me show you how to make mason jar candles. You can use many types of mason jars, but opt for ones that are short and wide mouthed. You'll also want to…
The first sign of cooler temperatures sends us running out to fill our homes with all the delightful scents of the season. There is just nothing quite as inviting as a beautifully-packaged, fragrant candle. Unfortunately, these burn out and you're left with a pesky, wax-filled container. In an effort to remain always resourceful (and justify our serious…
Watch the step-by-step video on how to make Cinnamon Wrapped Candles to keep your rooms smelling cozy and festive this holiday season.
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The candles you buy in stores might look and smell pretty, but they also may contain harsh toxic chemicals, which could be bad for your health. On the bright side (no pun intended), I'm going to show you how simple it is to make an all-natural, homemade candle. Yes folks, the same process they used…
A few weeks ago I filmed a segment on The Chew where I did all kinds of adventurous things. One of those was turning a shed antler that I'd found in the woods into a candleholder!
When I posted it to my Facebook page a lot of you inquired how on earth one could make that…
From polar vortexes to "snow" days (which in Austin means very cold with partly blue sky), what better excuse to stay warm inside, get crafty and tap into your inner pioneer? The bright colors of citrus overflowing the produce aisles are a great break from all the gray skies. So grab your favorites, classic clementines…
I have been in home decorating mode these days ever since buying my house here in lovely Austin, so I'm going to be sharing some of the DIY projects I work on along the way, especially because they will make some good homemade gifts as the holidays draw near.
First up, a drip candle. Because…
Have you ever made homemade candles? I grew up making them from time to time, but it entailed dunking a wick into a pot of melted golden beeswax, letting it cool slightly, and dipping again. This went on and on until I had a nice fat candle. This version which I did last weekend is…
Hello November! With the wide variety of pumpkins offered, it is almost impossible to walk away with only one gourd. However, there are only so many faces that can be carved and pies to be made, and we're all about letting nothing go to waste. In this post, I have a few fun pumpkin ideas…