Blog

4 Activities for Teaching Children Gratitude

Fall–harvest season–is traditionally a season of Thanksgiving! While I am a fan of showing gratitude year-round and not just during Thanksgiving, this season gives all of us a focused opportunity to practice giving thanks! All of us–both young and old–could use the practice! There are so many wonderful ways to encourage an “attitude of gratitude” I am highlighting 4 simple activities for teaching children […]

More

Winter Holiday Porch Inspiration

It’s November 14th. Store shelves and displays are already focused on Christmas. Meanwhile, I still have to shop for my Thanksgiving turkey and the fixings. How about you? With Thanksgiving late in the month this year, there is definitely more pressure to start decorating for Christmas early. Do I pull out the holiday décor and […]

More

Meet the Owner: AR Workshop Greensboro

North Carolina is home to 15 AR Workshop locations! Open since 2017, AR Workshop Greensboro is one of these DIY Meccas! Since it’s been a few years, we thought it was high time for a fresh introduction. DIY is definitely thriving in Greensboro, NC! If you’re ever in the area, be sure to stop by and take a look […]

More

Meet the Owner: AR Workshop Cape Coral

Eleven AR Workshops dot the business landscape in Florida. Floridians love their DIY. Today, however, we are just focusing on one of those locations–AR Workshop Cape Coral. Come take some time to get to know a little about this location’s owner! AR Workshop Cape Coral is owned by Lori Van Rassel. Lori has lived in […]

More

Welcome to Pennsylvania, AR Workshop Robinson

AR Workshop Robinson  may be new in town, but they know how to draw in a crowd! Their recent grand opening in Pennsylvania created quite the buzz with DIY home décor enthusiasts. Located in Pittsburgh at 6511 Robinson Centre Drive, this new workshop boasts a positive, fun vibe, perfect for crafting custom home décor with […]

More

Wisconsin is Home to AR Workshop Chippewa Falls

The great state of Wisconsin just became home to its first AR Workshop! AR Workshop Chippewa Falls opened in September and is thrilled to welcome experienced and novice DIYers alike! DIYing home décor has never been so fun! Pop in for a class and learn how to make everything from custom front porch signs and […]

More

Free Thanksgiving Printables Roundup

Thanksgiving is on Thursday, Nov. 28th this year! With a few weeks to prepare, we thought we’d help you out by rounding up the various free Thanksgiving printables we’ve created and shared with our loyal blog readers over the years. We love giving back to our fans and followers! Consider this our way of saying […]

More

Thanksgiving Day Preparation Tips

Thanksgiving is almost here, and if you’ve clicked on this post, chances are good that you were talked (or tricked) into hosting this year! Whether you are ecstatic or terrified to host Thanksgiving, we are here to help. We won’t sugar coat things; hosting the biggest meal of the year can be overwhelming, but somebody has to […]

More

4 Tips for Celebrating a Kid-Friendly Thanksgiving

If you have children on your Thanksgiving guest list, there can be an added measure of prep needed to ensure a smooth celebration. Don’t waste another minute worrying. We see you. We have your back! Thanksgiving can be overwhelming to prepare for sans children. Add kids to the mix, and things can be next level […]

More

15 Fantastic Thanksgiving Dessert Ideas

While the turkey may be the main event at your Thanksgiving feast this year, many will agree that Thanksgiving dessert is the best part of the meal! While pie is definitely the traditional Thanksgiving dessert, there’s no need to limit yourself! We are sharing 15 fantastic Thanksgiving dessert ideas that will have your loved ones […]

More

Get Ready for Thanksgiving with Home Décor Inspiration from AR Workshop

Do you love to change out your home décor to coordinate with each new season or holiday? We do! It’s hard to believe that Halloween month is almost over. After you put away the skeletons, bats, black cats, and jack-o-lanterns, it’s time to think about styling a cozier home for Thanksgiving! The season of gratitude […]

More

AR Workshop Kansas City North is Now Open

Come learn to make a custom wood sign, framed wood sign, centerpiece box, canvas pillow or many other on-trend DIY projects at AR Workshop Kansas City North –now open in Missouri! You can also shop the selection of gorgeous gifts and retail items in the stylish boutique section of the shop. Located at 111 NE 91st Street, Kansas […]

More

Halloween Home Décor Ideas from AR Workshop

Can you believe next week is Halloween?! The month of October has flown by so quickly! If you are like many families in our neighborhood, you still haven’t gotten around to making over your home décor or front porch for spooky season. But don’t worry, it’s never too early to plan for next year! And with a little […]

More

AR Workshop Colorado Springs Celebrates Grand Opening

“If you build it, they will come.” Made popular by the movie The Field of Dreams, this quote perfectly summarizes the grand opening celebration hosted by AR Workshop Colorado Springs earlier this month. They built their dream-come-true–a DIY workshop, located at 12245 Voyager Parkway, Ste. 162, in Colorado Springs, CO–and the crowds came in droves! Join us in […]

More

Now Trending: Charcuterie

Grazing board. Snack tray. Cheese and meat platter. Charcuterie. Whatever you call it, these yummy finger food displays are trending and won’t be going away anytime soon. With holiday entertaining coming up quickly, we’re showing some amazing ideas for charcuterie that you are free to copy for your own celebrations!   According to our Pinterest […]

More