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Redheadcandecorate.com’s House is for Sale!

Today's the day! Rick and I have poured our hearts and soul into our home here in Michigan, but our little birdies have flown away to build their dreams, so it's time for us to find a smaller nest. Wouldn't it be fun if one… Read More

How to Make Beef & Peppers in the Crockpot

Everyone is struggling right now with food prices, so I decided to hold up on the decorating this week and share one of the best recipes I make that goes a long way (and is also inspired by my DAD). My husband absolutely drools-I mean… Read More

10 Simple Summer Picnic Party Ideas

Welcome to the "Thrifty Style Team" monthly series, where this month we are focused on "Simple Summer Picnic Party Ideas" just in time for the holiday in both the USA & Canada 🙌🏻! As a special treat, not only are we sharing affordable home decorating… Read More

Where We Escaped for a Quiet Romantic Beach Getaway

I think we may have found the cure for everything. If you desire RELAXATION, PRIVACY, and ROMANCE...you just found it. BONUS: it happens to be located directly on the ocean with your very own private panoramic ocean view. You see, my husband and I recently… Read More

Our Simple Patriotic Front Porch Tour

Good morning, my friends! Redhead here sending you best wishes for a peaceful, restful, long Memorial Day weekend. I hope you enjoy sifting through our "Simple Patriotic Front Porch Tour" which was delayed last week due to 2 baby birds living in the previous wreath… Read More

How to Create a Simple Patriotic Beach Hat Wreath

I am completely guilty of creating patriotic decor that ends up looking a little over the top. In other words, tacky 🤭. Sorry, I said it, but please know I adore and respect our beautiful American flag-in fact, that's my point. The American flag is… Read More

How to Create a No-Cost Mother’s Day Table

Rick and I were so very blessed to witness an immediate connection between our moms through the early years of our marriage, and when our children were young. Sadly, my beautiful mother-in-law is no longer with us, so I try to bring her memory alive… Read More

How to Create a Thrift Store Milk Glass Flower Tower

If you're searching for a unique, affordable spring centerpiece for a family gathering, or a special occasion, you are going to flip when I tell you how simple it is to "Create a Thrift Store Milk Glass Flower Tower". When you're family sees the tiers… Read More

The Best Vacuum I ever Owned

Okay friends...we have not one, not two, but three rescue cats, and I am not messing around with you when I say, this is "The Best Vacuum I ever Owned"! I've been around for almost 53 years, was a maid at the Holiday Inn at… Read More

Take a Beautiful Spring Tulip Tour

Are you ready to "Take a Beautiful Spring Tulip Tour" with me? Tulips make me happy, and I know we all need a big dose of happy right now. As hard as it is to be happy in such a sad time in history, it's… Read More

Redhead Can Decorate’s 2022 Home Tour

Hi there, from Rick and Julie! Welcome to Redhead Can Decorate's 2022 Home Tour... Rick and I have been married since 1994 after meeting in our college dorm ♥️. Welcome to our home tucked in the woods here in Southeast, Michigan. It's hard to believe… Read More

Black Paint Magic Makeover in the Kitchen

Our "Black Paint Magic Makeover in the Kitchen" turned into quite the magical transformation, even more so than expected. I admit that I was a little nervous about the lighting in the room, and how things might disappear on the double dark built-in shelves. Surprisingly,… Read More

10 Shocking Before and After Room Makeovers in One Home

Inspiration just might strike by clicking through all "10 Shocking Before and After Room Makeovers in One Home" for the most popular DIY projects from our dated home here in Michigan. We've updated every single room in our home using affordable do-it-yourself ideas that anyone… Read More

How to Create a Rose Petal Heart Ceiling Tile

Beautiful home decor doesn't have to cost a million dollars to impress me. In fact, I like to brag about how little I paid for things instead of how much it was. Money does not impress me guys, and I bet if you follow our… Read More

How to Make the Best Butter Pecan Cake

Here's a helpful review of my own experience making "The Best Butter Pecan Cake" ever! If you are here to grab the recipe and go, you may want to take the time when you have it to read my experience first. I never knew "Butter… Read More

How to Make Healthier Antipasto Salad at Home

Happy New Year! Don't let the word "healthier" in my title up there scare you away. The exact antipasto salad you see below👇🏻in the photo was made by me last summer on a date night, gone bad 😲. I'll spill all the drama details, as… Read More

Lemon Garlic Scallops with Greek Yogurt Mashed Potatoes

There's no better time to start eating healthier than RIGHT NOW. Why wait until after Christmas? Well...okay fine, have those Christmas cookies 😆, but you'll also have my "Lemon Garlic Scallops with Greek Yogurt Mashed Potatoes" to help get back on track when you're ready.… Read More

How to Create a Fresh Pine Christmas Centerpiece

I can't believe it, but here we are at the very last Thrifty Style Team projects for 2021! Us TST ladies really enjoy bringing you guys our thrifty projects every month, so we hope you will continue to follow our affordable series throughout 2022 as… Read More

Santa Themed Built In Shelves & Wreath Giveaway

Welcome to this years beautiful fresh Christmas Wreath Giveaway, with a special debut of our "Santa Themed Built In Shelves" coming straight from our kitchen. Let's take a little sneaky tour of the Santa shelves first, and then I will fill you in on how… Read More

18 Thanksgiving Recipe & Table Styling Ideas

Did you get your turkey yet? It's Thrifty turkey-time over here at redheadcandecorate.com and 9 of us gals from the Thrifty Style Team put our heads together and came up with this years Thanksgiving Recipe & Table Styling Ideas that will surely help you and… Read More

Our New Black Mailbox with Flower Box

Introducing "Our New Black Mailbox with Flower Box" reveal! The Old Mailbox Mailboxes really don't get enough credit, and they are often over looked when folks update their home. Our mailbox is no exception, and was getting extremely old. Our home was built in 1994… Read More

Easy Chicken Pineapple Sliders

These irresistible "Chicken Pineapple Sliders" slid right into our lives by complete accident. I have to be honest and admit that I have never made sliders before. I always wondered why folks would want a smaller hamburger 😆. Well, now I know why. The answer… Read More

Affordable Fall Ornamental Cabbage Window Box

Our "Thrifty Style Team" is back this month with 12 home decorating ideas for October 🎃. My contribution is all about using what you have in your yard, and spreading the love into your window box. I ended up creating an "Affordable Fall Ornamental Cabbage… Read More

How to Make Rick’s Homemade Italian Bread Recipe

Rick's Homemade Italian Bread is simple, yet has incredible flavor with a hint of olive oil. It's soft on the inside, and has just the right crusty exterior. Use this bread for everything from salads, soups, meatballs, subs, and especially toast, garlic bread, or buttered… Read More

3 Thrifty Fall Planter Cover Ideas

  You better get a big ole warm pumpkin spiced latte because it's time for the Thrifty Style Team again, and I have over 14 ideas that will help you decorate for fall without spending a ton of cash 😉.  The first 3 ideas come… Read More

Central New York Half-Moon Cookie Recipe

If you happen to be here searching for the authentic Central New York "Half-Moon Cookie Recipe" you have definitely come to the right place 😊. On the other hand, if you happen to be one of my sweet subscribers, you've hit the cookie jackpot my… Read More

Light & Easy Tomato & Olive Spaghetti

Welcome to part #2 of "Redhead's Light & Easy Spaghetti Dishes for Two" which is focused on helping couples (or individuals) cook light & easy pasta dishes at home without a lot of fuss, crazy ingredients, or calories. I promise all of the recipes are… Read More

How to Turn a Martini Glass into a Q-Tip Holder

My sweet husband bought these cool martini glasses for me for Christmas back in 2004. The funny thing is, I have never been a martini person, but he was going through some weird "martini phase" back then 😆. Maybe he was hoping I would join… Read More

How to Help Produce Last Way Longer

Cha-ching!!! I know you have probably noticed how expensive groceries are these days 😖, so I'm putting decor on the back burner so I can share my favorite tips on "How to Help Produce Last Way Longer". I've been cooking a long time now guys,… Read More

How to Create & Style a Sexy Rustic Suede Bracelet

The older I've become, the less I wear around my neck when I go out, and the more I prefer eye catching bracelets. Last week, I was wishing I had a "wood" bracelet to match "wood" earrings I purchased for a special romantic weekend get-a-way… Read More

How to Create a Rainbow Colored Glass Birdbath

There's something about colored glass that floats my boat. When I see it at thrift stores (I scream!!!) take it home, and add it to my collection. Well, that collection is getting quite large, so I need to use it up. I already have a… Read More

12 Affordable Patriotic Home Decorating Ideas

As I sit here in the late evening writing this beautiful round up of "12 Affordable Patriotic Home Decorating Ideas" I am listening to the soothing frogs croaking in our backyard pond 🐸. I know that may not sound like a big deal to many,… Read More

Our Cozy Bohemian Outdoor Happy Space

All winter long my cats and I gaze out our pretty black French doors leading to our large elevated outdoor deck. The 3 doors are located in our kitchen right off our cozy dining area, where we have a big wood burning fireplace 🔥 .… Read More

Grow Beautiful Big Green Onions Indoors in Water

Did you know that you can "Grown Beautiful Big Green Onions Indoors in Water"!? I was shocked 😲 when a friend told me it really works. I couldn't wait to experiment in my own kitchen to see if I could save some cash, and of… Read More

Lily of the Valley Green Ball Jar Centerpiece

We had a huge pine tree in the back of our house when I was a little girl, and I remember being fascinated by the little white bells that seemed to be floating amongst the shaded pointy green grass under it. Lily of the Valley… Read More

Redhead’s Light & Easy Spaghetti Dishes for Two

I've been listening to folks talk about how they have put on weight over the last year during the pandemic, and my husband and I are certainly no exception. I mean, it's been a very stressful time and there's nothing more comforting than eating treats,… Read More

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