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Hi, I’m Kristen! I’m so glad you’re here to visit my home and lifestyle blog, Ella Claire & Co. where I share my favorite holiday and home decor, DIY projects, easy recipes, and entertaining ideas. I believe that every home, no matter the size or style, can be a beautiful and happy place.

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Sunday Scones with Fresh Picked Raspberries

I made my hubby scones this morning for breakfast. With fresh, homemade whipped cream. And fresh picked raspberries. Yum. We picked a bunch of raspberries while we were visiting my in-laws a couple of days ago. My mother in law has the most amazing garden and the raspberry bushes were just dripping with raspberries. I think...

{Simplified} Chalkboard Drawing Tutorial

I have long admired chalkboard artwork. It is absolutely incredible what people can do with chalk! Well, I am far from being an artist of professional caliber, so I have figured out how to {easily} create a simplified knock off version using a trick I learned in middle school. The first time I ever used this grid...

Burlap table runner with perfect frayed edges- an inexpensive and beautiful linen to add warmth and texture to your Fall or everyday tablescape.

Tutorial: Pottery Barn Burlap Table Runner with Perfect Edges

A quick and easy DIY burlap table runner adds texture and warmth to your table for any season. I have had quite a few people ask me questions about this burlap table runner I made, so I thought I would post a tutorial. It is the easiest table runner you will ever make! And I...

A Lamp Makeover

I found a really ugly lamp at a thrift store. When I say ugly, I mean REALLY REALLY ugly. If you don't believe me, check out this 'before' picture I took at the store. Could it get any worse? There really are no words. But, I saw that she had pretty bones, so I politely took off...

Cornstarch, and Flowers, and Cupcake Flags, Oh My!

Have you ever given a 10 1/2 month old cornstarch? It is ABSOLUTELY HILARIOUS! Ella was in heaven! She played and played and played. The funny thing is that this is pretty much what I look like when I make cookies. I gave her a little rubber spatula and she pushed the corn starch all around....