Basement egress windows provide a means of getting out during emergencies and letting in the natural light. They also let in chilly drafts and crawly bugs! A Removeable Egress Window Insert will keep the drafts and bugs at bay, won’t inhibit the functionality of the window, AND if desired, even add some privacy without blocking the light. Do your material shopping on Amazon HERE! Proceeds earned at this affiliate link (at no cost to you!) are donated to no-kill animal shelt

We all know what happens when snow tries to come inside (flashback to Frosty the Snowman’s tragic meltdown moment). While real snow isn’t exactly a feasible interior décor option, - (we don’t even like going OUT in it!)... Faux Glowing Snowballs can go anywhere – even the warmest and coziest of living spaces! You’ll need: (affiliate link proceeds donated to no-kill animal shelters and rescue organizations. Shop through these links to help raise money for monthly donations):

An easy way to add a little extra to a gift is to include a rustic wooden tag. By using a fence picket instead of scrap wood, you can make this project even easier and quicker. You’ll need: (affiliate link proceeds are donated to no-kill animal shelters and rescue organizations): A dog-eared fence picket – I’m using the wider, 5 and a quarter inch picket but you can use the thinner pickets as well. Pickets are already precut on one side so only one straight cut is needed for

While I don’t mind Bailey snuggling up under some cozy blankets, he leaves them strewn all over the couch. So we’re going to make a Blanket Ladder to store them when they’re not in use. You’ll need (affiliate link proceeds are all donated to no-kill animal shelters and rescue organizations): One 2x2 and two 1x4s A miter saw, safety glasses, measuring tape, a drill and screwdriver bit, a bit for pilot holes, a sanding block or sand paper, and ten 1 and a half inch screws. Cut

Terrariums are a beautiful way to get your green on in the winter months when it’s too cold to grow anything outside. Closed terrariums are lower maintenance as they utilize the water cycle (yeah, that one you learned about in science class) so there’s less watering. And water terrariums are mesmerizing and just as easy to care for. Both add that trending, living element to your home décor. For the closed terrarium, you’ll need: (affiliate link proceeds are all donated to no-

I’m just not crazy about tree skirts... They look dated to me and for some weird reason, mine are always covered in dog hair. If you’re looking for a tree skirt alternative, too, try this easy to build Tree Box. You’ll need (affiliate link proceeds are donated to no-kill animal shelters and rescue organizations): * Wood – 1x4s, 1x2s, 2x2s, and fence pickets * A miter saw, safety glasses, measuring tape, a drill, and 1 and a quarter inch screws. * A nail gun and brad nails, wo

White pumpkins were trending in fall décor and white pinecones are its winter version. You can accomplish the look with two different processes – by bleaching or by whitewashing. Bailey and I will show you both so you can decide which version you’d like better in your décor. (Affiliate link proceeds are donated to no-kill animal shelters and rescue organizations. Shopping through these links helps raise donations for some pretty amazing non-profits. See the 'Animal Rescue Su