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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

3 Simple No-Sew Home Decorating Ideas Using Fabric

I have to admit that I got a little carried away for this month's "Thrifty Style Team", but with good reason. I ended up creating 3 Simple No-Sew Home Decorating Ideas using one piece of fabric. My husband was gone for the day, and I… 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 Create a Salty & Sweet Valentine’s Day Charcuterie Board

When it comes to creating a Salty & Sweet Valentine's Day Charcuterie Board I have a secret tip for you 👉🏻👉🏻👉🏻USE WHAT YOU HAVE! This little love nugget of information will help you create the least expensive Valentine's Day treat with the most WOW factor!… 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

Repurpose Your Christmas Cards for a Valentine’s Day Tree

Leave your Christmas tree up and repurpose your Christmas cards for a Valentine's Day Tree that will bring joy well through February! Do you still get excited when you receive a Christmas card in the mail? Not only do I get excited, but I tend… Read More

Redhead Can Decorate’s Top 10 Decorating & Recipe Ideas from 2021

2021 went by so fast for me I don't even remember it 😆. I was actually a little worried I wouldn't have much to put into this "Redhead Can Decorate's Top 10 Decorating & Recipe Ideas from 2021" post. Well, I better start taking my… 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

Our Cozy Christmas Kitchen Lounge ~ Holiday Housewalk 2021

Welcome to Redhead Can Decorate and the spectacular 2021 Holiday Housewalk, hosted by Jennifer Rizzo. I am so excited, and honored to say this is my 3rd year participating in the popular virtual Christmas parade of homes that has captured eyes since 2009. For my… 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

Add Big Skeletons to the Porch for a Fun Halloween Treat

Welcome to this year's Halloween post 🎃 which is called "Add Big Skeletons to the Porch for a Fun Halloween Treat". If you follow along here at redheadcandecorate.com, you know that I really did up our front porch for fall this year. Holy moly it… 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

How to Combine Mums and Cabbage for Cascading Fall Steps

A few years ago, I came across the most beautiful (pink & green) fall porch I had ever seen. It was a complete jaw dropper 😲, and eventually I noticed the same decorating trends spreading all over the place. Folks caught on quick, but I… 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

How to Transform your Kitchen into a Cozy Relaxing Lounge

The latest home improvements and design changes in our kitchen are extraordinarily different from what you are use to seeing in most homes. If you follow me here at redheadcandecorate.com you know that I like to shake things up a bit, and not follow the… 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

Affordable DIY Basement, Attic, or Garage Storage Stud Shelves

I always knew my husband was a stud, but now I have proof 😊. While he was recently visiting my "Decorating She Shed" located in our walkout basement, his exact words were, "You need shelves in here, Julie." My first response was, "Heck, no. Shelves… 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

The Best Chocolate Chip Cookies

I've been on the prowl for a crispy-on-the-outside, chewy-on-the-inside SIMPLE chocolate chip cookie recipe my entire adult life 😆. I'm a little late to the cookies & milk party because I'm 51, but better now then never. I am not kidding you, these are "The… Read More

Clever Bathroom Tissue Dispenser Ideas

Tissues deserve the spotlight for a change. After all, they've been there for us through sickness, sadness, and even a boo-boo. It's not fair that they have to sit on that cold bathroom counter, in that ugly cardboard box getting all dusty. Instead, let's showcase… Read More

Easter Egg Chest

Instead of an Easter egg basket, how about and "Easter egg Chest"? The more I worked on this little display, the cuter it became. I don't have any little ones running around here yet, but if I did I think they would surely enjoy peaking… Read More

Banana Bacon Chocolate Chip French Toast Recipe

French toast is one of my husband's favorite breakfast dishes, so when I surprised him with my "Banana Bacon Chocolate Chip French Toast Recipe" on a week day recently, he just couldn't believe his eyes. His exact words where, "Wow! What is going on here,… Read More

Simple Minty Green Scrunched Tissue Paper Tree

I want you to know that if your Christmas tree is still up in March it's okay. Please don't feel guilty, or embarrassed, it really is okay. If you don't believe me, maybe our "Simple Minty Green Scrunched Tissue Paper Tree" will help convince you… Read More

Awkward Dormer Space Turned Cosplay Design Studio

If you have an awkward dormer space in your home like we do, or a small room/large closet, even a cubby hole under the stairs, that you just can't figure out what to do with, I may be able to help you. Although my makeover… Read More

Perfect New York City Pizza Recipe for Home Oven

Pizza time 🍕 🍕 🍕! I'm handing over my paper plate plate, I mean blog to my handsome, Italian husband to bring you his extensively researched, Redhead-Julie-tested, step-by-step tutorial for the perfect "New York City Style Pizza" in your home oven. That's right folks, you… Read More

Great Grandma’s Heart Cut Out Cookies from Scratch

Great Grandma's Heart Cut Out Cookies from Scratch are made with common pantry staples that will help make this cookie recipe a family favorite for all holidays/special occasions including Valentine's Day, Christmas, and even for no reason at all. I grew up calling all of… Read More

How to Update and Decorate Your Dated Bone Tile Bathroom

Our "upstairs bathroom" is like a little family secret no one talks about, or wants to talk about 😆. Our kiddos have used the dark "window-less", dated bathroom for over 11 years now, and have literally grown up in this bathroom you're about to see.… Read More

Valentine’s Day Red & Pink Whimsical Porch

The sun was out this past week and it felt so good ☀️! It's still freezing out there, but I bundled myself up while still in my PJ's, grabbed my Valentine's Day bin, and had some fun on our front porch. I hope you are… Read More

Birch Tree Bark Love Letter

Oh, no! I thought trash from our garbage cans had blown all over our little forest out front where our 2 very tall Paper Birch Trees reside. I was pleasantly surprised to realize that it wasn't trash at all. Beautiful large Birch Tree bark curly… Read More

Quick Potato Pancakes

My dad (who is now 86) made authentic potato pancakes when I was a little girl, and I remember them being crispy on the outside, and very soft on the inside, and let's not forget the dollop of real sour cream on top. Well...I came… Read More

DIY Indoor Home Gym

Finding time to exercise is hard enough, am I right? What a drag. On top of that, you have to figure out where to exercise. Between the pandemic, and old man winter our options have decreased dramatically. It's time to be resourceful and use what… Read More

Bagel Brunch Virgin Mary Recipe

When things were normal this time last year, we were in Toronto on vacation 😞. While out for breakfast we noticed the folks next to us eating what looked like a huge art piece full of food! While staring out of the corner of our… Read More

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