DIY Decor

If you’re new to crocheting or looking for your next calming craft to keep your hands busy while binging Love Island USA, these cutesy crochet projects are full of charm and scream summer. From colorful home decor to handmade accessories, crochet creators across Pinterest and TikTok are embracing cheerful textures and color palettes this season. These six fresh ideas are beginner-friendly and just as functional as they are adorable.

If mosquitoes are interrupting your grand summer plans of hosting outdoor parties in your backyard, a natural remedy might be in store for you. It’s simple, safe, and even doubles as seasonal decor for your outdoor tablescape.

The summer solstice, which arrives on June 20 this year, is the first official day of summer, and not only marks the start of the season, but also the day of the year with the most sunlight. Kick off summer by DIYing crafts that celebrate the season. From fruit decor to flowers, these summer solstice crafts are made from common supplies you probably already have at home. Plus, they help capture the colors and feelings of summertime, so you can transport yourself back to warmer days throughout the entire year.

Chances are, somewhere in the depths of your closet or deep in your drawers, you have a colorful silk scarf you’ve loved for years. Time to pull it out because this summer, silk scarves are having a decor moment. “Their delicate texture, rich colors, and unique patterns feel both timeless and fresh as they invite a sense of play that’s perfect for the summer season,” says Danielle Chiprut, founder and interior designer at Danielle Rose Design Co.

It’s no secret that Joanna Gaines’ new favorite hobby is pressing flowers. Not only has she spoken about it extensively on her blog, but an entire episode of Mini Reni focused on creating an herbarium for the activity, too. But if you’re interested in creating meaningful floral artwork yourself at home, there’s another way you can do it—with Gaines’ help, of course. Recently, she shared a new way of preserving and displaying dried florals on Instagram, and you'll want to try it yourself.

They say someone's trash is another's treasure—and in this case, we couldn't agree more. Think twice before tossing out the used jar the next time you finish off a container of pasta sauce or jam.