If you’re 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 stretch a budget AND get that “layered over time” look that
College Apartment Living Room Makeover – One Room Challenge Week 1 Read More »
Yesterday, I made this minimal fall banner out of some scraps of leather to decorate my mantle. I was going for an organic vibe, nothing to bright or cutesy. Jack joined me and we managed to turn it into a science lesson / art activity during our home school day! To make this garland I
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I love upcycling old sweaters to cozy up my home for fall and winter. When I’m out thrifting, I look for 100% wool sweaters in creamy whites, interesting cable patterns, and classic argyles. I’m also drawn to buttons. I don’t mind a few moth holes or small stains and it’s okay if they have been
6 Cozy Things To Make From 1 Thrifted Sweater! Read More »
Recently, I added house numbers to an old oar that we positioned near the back door of our coastal home. Around here, UPS and Fedex deliver from an alley that runs behind the houses so I wanted to make it a little easier for them to find us! I’ve used this easy method many times
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In Part I, I shared different style sink skirts paired with different style sinks and different ways to install a skirt sink from Velcro, to a tension rod to an outside mounted curtain rod. Ultimately, I decided on a pinch pleated skirt because I like the more formal, classic look of pinch pleats for my
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I’ve always admired sink skirts. I like the way they soften the hard edges of all the cabinetry and provide an opportunity to add a pop of color to the kitchen. Depending on the style and fabric, a sink skirt can work in almost any kitchen – from country to traditional to modern-rustic. And making
Mid-Winter Refresh – Kitchen Sink Skirt – Part 1 Read More »
Hi everyone. I know this is a little late for Christmas, but this idea will work for any dinner party, maybe in time for your New Year’s Eve party! I think it’s nice to think about where to seat your guests. It makes it easier to get everyone to come to the table when dinner
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This is a quick and easy project when your entry needs a little spruce up! I made one of these striped doormats a few years ago using spray paint which you can read about here. This time, I used leftover exterior paint and a brush and actually found it to work better. I started with
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If you follow me on Instagram, you might have caught my instastories on the accent wall in our hallway I’ve been working on. At our Jersey shore house, we have a narrow hallway leading to the bedrooms. It’s too narrow for a gallery of pictures on the side walls — you could never get
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Hey guys. I have really been enjoying all the fall home tours on Instagram and on the decorating blogs. As for me, though, it’s been a slow process to get my head in the fall mood. I find that I am gravitating away from seasonal decorating. Rather I enjoy changing things up a bit here
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