DIY Gingham Lampshade Tutorial There are some decorating projects that are fun because they save money. And then there are the projects that become special because of who you made them for. I made this little gingham lampshade with my daughter for her new baby’s nursery—and it may be one of my favorite DIY projects ever.
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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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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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We’re in Week 5 of the Spring Room Challenge where we are giving our dining nook a an English coastal style refresh. This week, I focused on making new curtains. If you’ve ever priced out custom drapery, you know how fast things can get expensive. I wanted that polished, tailored look of pinch pleat drapes—but not the
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Hello everyone! This is week 5 of 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”
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Hello everyone! This is week 4 of 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”
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Hello everyone! This is week 3 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
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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
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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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