DIY Christmas: door swag

This super easy DIY swag came together in (literally) just minutes with the leftover greenery I bought at Rose Bredl for our mantel. It gave our doorway such a happy holiday spirit I thought I would share with you all how to make one for yourself.

You need:

• different wintertime greenery such as: pine, boxwood, evergreen, blue spruce, eucalyptus, or cypress.  
• a berry or second kind of greenery as an accent, like: privet berries, eucalyptus, rosehip, or pepper berry
• a monogram ornament. I used this one, but these are some other good options: 1. 2. 3. 4 & 5
• twine or a sturdy rubber band
• ribbon or twine to tie the look together. 

Get Started:

• cut your greenery to the desired length
• add accent berries/greenery and arrange until they're just to your liking
• secure with floral tape, heavy duty twine, or a heavy duty rubber band 
• add ornament (be sure to secure it to the greenery itself and then again with your twine/rubberband for an extra strong hold)
• tie up with ribbon (I like Midori ribbon which you can buy at RB and is double sided satin), or use twine for a more rustic look.
• hang where you like and ENJOY!

hanging around

This wall was still a work in progress when I took these pictures (and the sun was being tricky)- but its truly too cute not to share now. Vintage milk bottles containing ranunculus and green dianthus (the quirkiest, cutest little 'flower') suspended by twine make for a fresh springy wall decor- it could be cool for a wedding, too, don't you think?

flowers in the window

just like everyone's favorite Travis song...right? But aren't these pretty? You can easily do this yourself for a party (a shower, perhaps?) or just because its nice to be greeted with flowers on any occasion.
to accomplish:
1. Take an standard size piece of kraft paper and fold into a cone
2. fill a plastic bag with water and secure with a rubber band around the stem of your chosen flower (or use floral tubes from any floral supplies carrier)
3. gently snestle flowers down inside paper cone- use a rock for weight if needed.
4. tie with pretty ribbon or twine and voila! 

L-0-V-E

I love the new valentines decor we put up today at Rose Bredl. The letters were so simple- just pre0cut cardboard letters with spray paint- but they are so charming against the brick!

DIY- Tear Off Calendar

Our friends Ashley and Brittany made this amahzing tear-off calendar. It is so beautiful and was made with such care, we just had to show it off! I love that its mounted on reclaimed barn wood, and some of the pages are even hand painted! What a beautiful work of art, thanks ladies!

Rose Bredl Gifts: Terrariums

Terrariums make amazing gifts, and we're happy to now carry our own version at Rose Bredl. This is the one Mary made me, a begonia made perfect with spongy moss, and lava rocks in a le parfait mason jar. I added the starry string lights for a extra touch of holiday magic.

DIY RB ornaments

These ornaments are super easy to make and so cute hanging from fresh greenery anywhere in the home

to make you need:
fillable glass ornaments (available at your local craft store)
fake snow
wee little bits o' nature: we used tiny baby pinecones and leftover greenery, but dried berries, branches, acorns etc etc. will do, too.
twine

Once you have everything you want to fill your ornaments, just start filling them and play around until you find the combination you like best!

pumpkin fun

by day...

and by night!

I used an electric drill on mine- I love how it turned out, but also it was really, really fun to use! Definitely recommend.

Summer DIY- Glittered Hurricanes + Votives

Perfect for an outdoor summer party or wedding- these glittered hurricanes were super easy to make and the effect is magical (summer magical, you might say.)

Be warned though, once you start putting glitter on things, it's hard to stop.

All you need-

*glitter (Martha Stewart's glitter is amazing)

*craft glue

*sponge paintbrushes

*tea lights

*the DIY spirit