Learn how to make a no-sew pleated lampshade with ribbon and hot glue. This budget-friendly DIY transforms a basic lampshade with coffee gingham ribbon for a custom look.
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We transformed the kitchen in our 1970 A-frame cabin in the Pocono Mountains with a smaller IKEA kitchen, apartment-size appliances, a pantry, and budget-friendly finishes.
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See how we transformed a $30 oak table into a narrow, rolling DIY kitchen island for our galley kitchen. Get ideas for customizing a small kitchen island with vintage character, a lower shelf, and wheels.
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We’re renovating our 1970 A-frame cabin in the Pocono Mountains, inside and out, on a budget. Follow along for the challenges, progress, and DIY projects as we transform this family getaway.
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White paint can be deceptively tricky. What looks like a safe, neutral choice can turn too yellow, too gray, or just feel… off—especially in a space with tons of natural light like in our kitchen. We’re in Week 4 of the Spring 2025 One Room Challenge where we are giving our dining nook a refresh
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Hey! This week kicked off the Spring ’25 One Room Challenge. If you are finding me through the One Room Challenge, welcome to my blog where I share my passion for creating comforting homes by thrifting, sewing and a little diy-ing along the way. While I’m not averse to buying new, I love being able to
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To cozy up my kitchen for Fall, I decided to add a cafe curtain to the window above my sink. Cafe curtains are timeless, but they do seem to be having a coastal grandmother moment right now. To make this cafe curtain I used a pillowcase! Earlier this year I purchased a pretty brown gingham
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This Spring we finally made the investment in window awnings for our home. With a southern exposure and no shade trees, the sun beats on the front and east side of our old 1940’s Jersey shore cape style house. When we bought this house in 2020, we found remnants of the original dark green awnings
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See how we transformed a small bedroom into a cozy English coastal retreat with shiplap walls, layered bedding, vintage finds, and budget-friendly decorating ideas. Tour the finished room and discover the sources behind our One Room Challenge makeover.
English Coastal Bedroom Makeover: Big Style in a Small Space Read More »
Learn how to make a down and feather pillow insert for an oversized body pillow using pillow ticking and recycled feathers. This simple sewing project is an affordable way to create a full, luxurious look for your bed.
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