Marian Parsons

Bring a natural element to your holiday decor with this simple and sophisticated wreath. Its versatile design works as a traditional door wreath or as part of a Christmas centerpiece.

Just a few materials and less than 30 minutes are all you need to create an elegant pumpkin topiary that will last throughout the autumn season.

Not everyone has a fireplace mantel for hanging stockings, so why not make one? This shelf is easy to build with some basic tools and can be customized in color, style and size to fit any family and decorating taste.

A metal lamp frame and chicken wire are repurposed for this simple project that can be decorated for all seasons. Paint them black and add artificial spiders to create a creepy cobweb effect that is perfect for Halloween.

Get the kiddos involved in creating a custom plate for Santa's cookies. Durable ceramic paint allows the plate to be washed and reused year after year.

Turn faux pumpkins, leftover from Halloween, into a stylish centerpiece for your Thanksgiving table. Choose graphic designs and unexpected colors to make a statement in your seasonal arrangement.

Valuable textiles or precious family heirlooms should be professionally mounted and framed to ensure their preservation — but mounting decorative linens picked up at yard sales and antique markets is an easy DIY project. This is an inexpensive way to create one-of-a-kind, upcycled artwork for your home.

Many modern homes don’t include architectural character in the form of moldings. The good news is that adding traditional picture frame wainscoting is a relatively inexpensive and high-impact project that can be completed in a weekend.

Give everyday dining chairs a stylish makeover with easy-to-create linen slipcovers with flirty ruffled skirts. Slipcovers are a great way to disguise mismatched seating or give dated chairs a quick update.

Woodworking projects can be intimidating, but this project is actually easier than you may think. With basic shop materials and dense hardwood, which is the best wood for cutting boards, you'll be able to create a chef-worthy chopping accessory that any foodie would love.

Old wooden trunks are stowed away in many attics and often end up in yard sales or thrift stores at a great price. Give one an easy update by simply adding furniture casters to make it a charming (and mobile) storage piece for your living room.

Evergreen garlands are a classic way to deck out your entryway for Christmas. They're simple to hang and provide a festive welcome throughout the entire holiday season and even into the new year. Use real or artificial greenery depending on your climate and what is locally available.

Hanging wreaths on windows is an easy way to boost your home's Christmas curb appeal — but how to hang them without causing damage can be problematic. Here are two easy ways to hang holiday wreaths on windows without damaging your home's exterior.

While the wreath is a classic decorating choice for a front door, it’s nice to mix it up. Here's an easy-to-craft wreath alternative that'll festive up your front door for the holidays.

Deck the halls this year with one-of-a-kind ornaments that show off your awesome artistic skills. Not feeling particularly painterly? No worries, these elegant ornaments are easier to craft than you probably think; we'll show you how.