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
DIY Kitchen Island: Transforming a $30 Oak Table Find Read More »
Hello everyone! This is reveal week of the Spring ’24 One Room Challenge and time for the participants to reveal their final projects! If you are finding me through the ORC, 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
English Coastal Style Bedroom Sources and Budget – Spring ’24 One Room Challenge Read More »
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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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
5 Tips for Easy Shelf Styling – One Room Challenge Week #6 Read More »
Hello everyone! This is week 5 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
New Cabinets and Open Shelves for our Galley Kitchen – One Room Challenge Week #5 Read More »
After living in our home for a year, we’ve learned what works and doesn’t work for our family in the dated galley style kitchen. This home was built in the 1940s and went through a significant remodel in the 1990s. Fast forward 30 years to the real estate listing pictures of the kitchen when we
Galley Kitchen Makeover – One Room Challenge Week 1 Read More »
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
How to make inexpensive kilim style pillow covers – – One Room Challenge Week 3 Read More »
Hello everyone! This is week 2 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
How to create an inexpensive boho basket wall – One Room Challenge Week 2 Read More »
Elizabeth and I are still catching our breath from a busy weekend at the Hope Christmas Craft Market. I thought we would share a few photos of this year’s booth. In the coming days we will post some of the furniture pieces that are still available for sale, as well as fresh boxwood wreaths and
Scenes from the Hope Christmas Market 2014, Boxwood Wreaths and Paperwhites Read More »
We love to read other blogs for inspiration. One blog that we’ve enjoyed recently is Sutton Place Designs. Since Debra and I both sew, we’ve paid particular attention to Ann’s beautiful sewing projects. Her lavender sachets caught our attention. Due to our frequent thrifting excursions, we both have a fair amount of material stashed away.
