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6 Things I Learned About Designing a Banquette
I love a banquette. It gives me all the cozy feels — like sipping coffee in the corner booth of an old diner and having an intimate conversation. In our last home, we added a banquette not just for the coziness factor but primarily to […]
Stylish updates for a tiny college apartment kitchen
Recently, I finished a makeover of a college apartment living room shared by my daughter, Elizabeth, and her four roommates. I was a participant in the One Room Challenge and if you’d like to read about it here is the link to the reveal post: […]
High Style / Low Budget College Apartment Makeover Reveal – One Room Challenge Week 6
Hello! 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 […]
How to Create Simple DIY Yarn Wall Art for $10 or less – One Room Challenge Week 5
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 […]
DIY Mid Century Style Wood Plant Stand – One Room Challenge Week 4
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 […]
How to make inexpensive kilim style pillow covers – – One Room Challenge Week 3
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 […]
How to create an inexpensive boho basket wall – One Room Challenge Week 2
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 […]
College Apartment Living Room Makeover – One Room Challenge Week 1
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 […]
DIY Fall Leather Leaf Garland
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 […]
Adding function and style to an overlooked hallway
It’s easy to overlook hallways because they serve largely as a pass through to other rooms. But they can be elevated to a focal point and be pressed into service for some additional storage. Today I’m sharing my most recent hallway refresh at the beach […]