When you love a good DIY challenge, you learn to see potential in just about anything — even an old table that’s missing its leaves. That’s exactly what happened when I spotted this little gem on Facebook Marketplace for just $30. The table was solid oak, in good shape structurally, and had beautiful lines — but it
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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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Red, white and blue isn’t just for the Fourth of July. It really adds a nice vibe for the entire summer season. From Memorial Day to Labor Day, it’s fun to add a little patriotic color to your decor! Recently, J Thomas Home Goods invited me to style my kitchen shelves in a patriotic theme.
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Have you seen all the cute pleated fabric lampshades lately? I love them for the English cottage vibe that they add. But they are pricey. I decided to try to make them for the old wall sconces that are in my kitchen. I’m pleased with how they turned out so I’m sharing my method for
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Hello everyone! This is Reveal Week of the Spring 2022 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
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Hello everyone! This is week 7 of the 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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Hello everyone! This is week 6 of the 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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Hello everyone! This is week 4 of the 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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