I am so excited to be back after taking a few weeks off to share my latest DIY with you! I was planning on taking a brief break but life happens and we all got COVID which seems to be taking forever to fully recover from. But I am seeing more energy each day so…
Mexican Wedding Cookies + a Christmas wish
Hello friends! I cannot believe we are just a few days away from Christmas Day, I am reminded daily I need to finish wrapping gifts by a persistent 13 year old lest I forget how little time we have left 🙂 We saw the singing Christmas Tree at a local church this week, these folks…
Our Christmas entry way and family room
Spending time with family and friends (and a little snow!) is my favorite part of the Christmas season hands down. Each year there are more memories to look back on, stuggles and blessings of the year that is coming to a close, and hope for the New Year. I am not a make-a-resolution gal but…
How to make a Paper Gingerbread House Garland
Hello friends! I keep watching the forecast for snow but besides a couple of teeny flurries we have yet to see it actually snow. I am remaining hopeful as sometimes in Southwest WA we have no snow or we get a foot in February. It’s just how things are here lol 🙂 Are you all…
Quick and easy weeknight Stromboli
Easy weeknight Stromboli recipe! #stromboli #savemoneyongroceries #budgetmeals #dinnerideas #italianrecipes
How to make (thrifty) Copper Christmas Bells
Hello and happy Thanksgiving week!! Are you all ready to host or travel to your Thanksgiving destination? We are staying home and hosting at our house, ready? Not even close haha! 🙂 I like to try new things and move artwork and accessories all the time, so each year I have a few new things…
How to make a snowy DIY Anthro wreath
Hello friends! I thought I could wait until Thanksgiving but I ignored that small voice, instead turning my home into Santa’s Workshop this weekend. It was so much fun, we had our favorite Christmas songs going, it was very cold outside and soup simmering in the crock pot. We hung garlands, brought out the Christmas…
DIY Fresh Rosemary trees
We have a few rosemary bushes around our yard and they have gotten HUGE the past few years. I dry some and can usually trim some fresh most of the winter too, but bringing in a bunch of fresh rosemary all at once made our house smell wonderful. I had just finished up the “trees”…
Easy Homemade Pickles
I did not grow any cucumbers this year but I love pickles, especially when I can make them very low in sodium. Low sodium pickles are pretty hard to find so I was super excited when I realized I can have as many of these as I want! I have been reading up on preserving…
Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Bars (dairy free)
Almost a year ago I found out that I had become very allergic to dairy. Thinking it was gluten for a while I was thrilled to return to the bakery for big crusty loaves of bread. But that meant cheese and I had to part ways. I was so happy to confirm why I was…
DIY book page garland
Hello friends! How is your week going? Mine is flying by and I am thrilled to be feeling better! I ended up very anemic this summer and we realized I am no longer absorbing iron via food or supplements. A problem for those of us with anemia. SO, after being treated in the ER we…
Vintage look glittered jack-o-lantern
So I found this guy for $3.99 at Goodwill recently and it was half off day for purple tags, so this thrifting trip started out pretty good. Thrifting is one of those things you have to do often in seems. I have heard people say, I went once and I did not find anything. You…
Little white pumpkins + our fall home
Every year or so I make a different type of fabric covered pumpkins and this year I decided I would use a little thrifted blanket I had for some time. My grandma and I used to laugh yet identify in the 80’s when we would see the “whoever dies with the most fabric wins” bumper…
How to make cement footed bowls (with dollar store supplies!)
It has been a bit of a crazy few weeks here at casa twelveOeight, I was not feeling well and ended up very anemic so I am finally on the mend and getting some OOMPH back! On a side note, I have started juicing again to improve immunity and get myself back on track. I…
Bright + modern bathroom refresh
Heeeeyyyyyyyy friends! So first, I hoped to share this a couple weeks ago but, Summers get busy and my little sister and her family just bought their first home just outside Seattle (yay!) so we spent a weekend helping them which was awesome! About the latest project we tackled, here is a little background. Our…
Beaded succulent wall hanging DIY
Hey friends! How is your July going? I cannot believe how quick this summer is flying by, I wish it would slow down a bit and not be mid July already 🙂 I was organizing some of my craft supplies recently and got some inspiration for a new wall hanging. I had already purchased this…
Healthy Vegan wrap + honey mustard dressing
Hi there! I have one of my all time FAVORITE lunches (or a light dinner!) to share with you today. After struggling with skin and joint issues for years I was finally diagnosed with Psoriasis which effects the inside and outside of your body. A few months before that I visited a Naturopath and was…
How to make a small entry pop for Summer
I absolutely LOVE this time of year, here in the Pacific Northwest the weather is just about to turn beautiful (and after months of rain I am ready!) The kids are out of school, our baskets and boxes of flowers are growing like crazy and it’s late before it gets dark each evening. I love…
Dining room reveal day!
When we bought our home 4 years ago it had new flooring but everything else needed work. A LOT of work! 🙂 Some areas we worked on right away and others we moved the furniture in and they worked for a while. But left me feeling less than inspired. I have been craving color after…
Fun DIY painted summer pots!
Hey there! You won’t believe it but it’s SUNNY in the Pacific NW today (ok partly sunny but I will take it!) I am making the most of it 🙂 I am super excited to share a quick and fun DIY I did this weekend with a few small terra cotta pots and some acrylic…
DIY wood dowel wall sconces
Hey guys! Is it beautiful where you are or are you dealing with a ton of rain like we are here in the Pacific NW? This weather has been CRAY. Warm and sunny one day, hailing the next! So it’s not really pressure-wash-the-patio kind of weather so I am staying in and looking for ways…
4 easy steps for happy house plants
My oldest recently bought me two amazing “plant lady” patio pillows for my birthday, so Mandy thank you for the awesome pillows and inspiring this post! So, I like plants, but I was not always a good plant owner. In fact, it has only been the last 10 or so years that I have not…
DIY raffia wall hangings
Ok so we all love a good deal, like REALLY love a good deal, we all love to save money. And if you love to update your vibe and try new things around your home, buying home accessories can get pretty spendy! So I like to scour the web for looks I love that I…
Big changes in the dining room
This refresh in our dining room has been a long time coming, I am SO excited! It seems like a living room or kitchen gets more attention (is it just me?) and the dining room just does not seem to be something we think about updating very often. As our style and ideas for our…
How to modernize your fireplace
When we bought our 1970’s mid century modern home almost 4 years ago the 70’s were still alive and going strong in many areas of our home. At the time I wanted a super clean space and was not ready to bring a lot of color or changes in quite yet. I have always felt…
Bright + happy spring centerpiece
This post has been a while in the making! We got busy around the house working on a million things as usual and I had this fun bowl all styled and ready to go. Then SPRING hit! And I thought how perfect to show how you can turn an on trend DIY textured bowl (inspo…
DIY floral art modern + thrifty (cut and paste skill required)
I have been seeing so many amazing collages online lately, and I love them! I must admit I was really not sure where to start. Do I use a picture of myself, or something online, or already a picture to add to? Should I leave it simple or put it in a pretty frame. Who…
Hydrating DIY lemon hand + body scrub
I cannot believe it is already February! Like, where did the last few months go? We have been continuing to work on #that70’shouse bit by bit around life, family, work and always wish we had more time to make more progress on the weekends. But it is a labor of love renovating a home and…
Two toned painted china hutch makeover
Ok so this is a post that has been a bit long in the making because we picked this (extremely heavy) hutch up before the holidays. And there it sat in the garage with Christmas wrap and bows all over the place waiting for the tree to come down, and her makeover to commence! I…
DIY neutral beaded vases
You guys! I was thrilled to find these vases this summer at one of our local Goodwill stores, I think I paid $10 bucks for the pair (EVEN BETTER!) I filled them with pretty Fall stems and enjoyed them so much. I tucked them away for the holidays, and when I brought them back out…
DIY textured wall hangings and a new green entryway
Happy January! I was a bit more quiet than usual over the holidays but it was just one of those years that you find yourself needing to rest. Being an area I struggle with (rest, self-care, quietness) I decided to take the pressure to post off and just enjoy. And paint a bit of course!…
Easy woven wall hanging (a great gift!)
Sooooo I finally broke down. After resisting for a long time and I took a risk. A yarn-related risk, and I am so glad I did! I love yarn and fiber arts but I don’t macrame, knit or crochet. I have made a few non-woven wall hangings but I kept seeing all this gorgeous yarn…
Tomato soup recipe + growing herbs year round
Hey there! Can you believe it is almost Thanksgiving? This year fall has flown by and here we are at the Holidays again! I have a couple really cool things to share today, one being my favorite homemade tomato soup recipe. But first, I wanted to share a compact way to garden, compost and enjoy…
Setting a casual + elegant thanksgiving table
I find myself so excited to decorate for winter and Christmas that I need to slow my roll a bit and enjoy November. As a kid Thanksgiving was always my Mom and Grandparents, the food wasn’t fancy but it was good. And my Grandma always brought out her lace tablecloth, cherished china, and of course,…
modern boho vase
Hey! How has your week been? Ours was full of kids going back to school after being sick and an unexpected oral surgery for me, yay! But I am on the mend and doing lots of resting in our RV as Troy knew the only way I would take it easy would be to take…
The BEST gluten free mac & cheese
I don’t share a lot of recipes here on the blog and I am not sure why as I find myself cooking 5+ nights a week for a family of 5, always gluten free! About 11 years ago after a lifetime of suffering with digestive issues I decided to eliminate gluten and see what would…
Our cozy fall home
Heyyyyyyy! I am so excited that it is finally October! I love fall so much and by mid-July (just when it’s getting warm in SW Washington State ha!) I start thinking of cozy fall everything 🙂 I told myself this year I was not going to do a lot, but I ended up spreading fall…
Boho fall dollar store floral centerpiece
I will be sharing our fall home tour in just a few days, and we are getting ready to head to Bend, OR tomorrow for a long overdue visit with some of the older kids and grands. So excited! On a recent trip to Dollar Tree I was happy to find a bunch of pretty…
Transitioning into Fall entry way
Hello friends! We have a 10th, 7th and 5th grader all back in school and these last couple of weekends I have been kicking my fall vibes into high gear. Are you starting to feel and the fall feels too? This summer I painted two walls in our entry way a warm terra cotta color…
DIY thrifty boho mirror
Are you ready for a low-time commitment project that looks cool? Yep me too! I have had this basket for a while that has been a catch-all on top of our refrigerator for a few months. With back-to-school season approaching I really wanted to make something fun that was budget friendly too. Many of us…
Summer Master Bedroom glow up
Hey there! This post has been weeks in the making and it just kind of sat while life got a little crazy and I had the pleasure of an emergency root canal. I know, that was my reaction too. But, I am thankful for an excellent dentist and am on the mend so now back…
Fresh boho family room-Summer Blog Tour
Hello friends! I am super excited to be part of a wonderful tour showing how we transition into Summer decor in our homes! A huge thank you to Kristi for all of the hard work and putting this together for us! You can find Kristi’s lovely blog here 🙂 Our family room is just off…
DIY Modern gold planters
I don’t know about you but I am BEYOND ready for Summer! Warm days, yummy food and lots of fun outside. Fresh tomatoes, bare feet and some naps in the shade are just around the corner, I can’t wait! Sometimes it takes forever or what seems like forever to find the materials you need for…
10 pretty things to make this weekend!
You may have a super busy weekend ahead or might be like me with a couple things going on but some free time too! As we head into this Easter weekend I wish you days with love in your heart and people around you that fill you with joy. As the trees explode with blossoms…
Mop head planter upcycle
Now that we are in full on spring mode around casa twelveOeight I keep seeing little spots that could use a pick me up. We have given the front living room a refresh and family room/den is next. There is a very drab tile mantel in dire need of some good vibes in the family…
Simple modern spring wreath
Happy Spring! It’s OFFICIAL now, we can shout it from the hills and put away any trace of winter (although it is cold and raining here in the PNW) but not the point! Spring is HERE and I am in full spring vibe mode over here at casa tweleveOeight. And rain or shine to kick…
Boho farmhouse spring touches
After a long winter I am SO ready for Spring, I think we all look forward to it, knowing those longer days are not far away. And then there are the flowers, my fave thing about Spring for sure! Even if it’s rainy and overcast here in the Pacific North West, the birds are still…
DIY farmhouse style beaded light fixture
Recently we were out doing some thrifting and scored a few great finds at Habitat for Humanity. One was a $10 DOLLAR gorgeous carved headboard that I will be sharing soon! And we needed a new light fixture for our dining room. So we found a rusted light that was perfect for $15 bucks. Not…
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