Hello readers of twelveOeight! I am so excited to be back again today contributing to this wonderful blog… and can’t wait to talk about one of my favourite things: summer!! I love the summer! And I love the feeling of living in a fresh, bright summer cottage during the long hot days summer. Today I…
Spray Paint 101
Bundt Pan 4th of July Wreath
What’s better than fun Patriotic wreath, that took less than 30 minutes to make? A wreath I can use all summer, and change out the flowers and ribbon any time… I wanted some fun, bright decorations for my front porch for the Fourth of July that wouldn’t take a long time to make. And I…
19 Great Summer DIY Ideas!
Happy Monday everyone! With summer upon us, I am so excited to bring you19 great summer DIY projectsthat caught my eye last week fromthe Pretty Things Link Party!If you haven’t already shared your projects this week,the party is in full swing here Did you catch the 23 Painted Furniture ProjectsI featured last week? Get caught…
23 Painted Furniture Projects-Just In Time For Summer!
Summer is upon us, and I had to share some of my favoriteways to refresh and update furniture. With paint! I don’t have to go any further than ourweekly link party to see some of the most gorgeous painted furniture projects around…thank you for keeping me inspiredweek after week!! (please make sure you…
Beverage Stand From A Changing Table
Since we are fixing up our backyard on a dime, I am re-purposing old stuff into new stuff. And saving A LOT. Not to mention how fun it is to stand back and see how far you have come, one thrifty DIY at a time. Here is what I did… …
Our Home Tour featured on Debbiedoos!
Happy weekend friends, I hope this finds you doing well,and enjoying your time with family and friends. My prayers are with the families and folks in Oklahoma thisweek as they struggle to deal with great loss and piecingtheir world back together. Memorial Day seems to be the gateway to summer eachyear, and it also reminds…
Salvaged Wood Footstool
I have had this fabric for a year. In fabric-hoarder years that’s like….forever. It was purchased with a purpose of course, first pillows, then a couple chair seat covers. But nothing ever jelled. It was either the wrong this or that, or that other thing. Then I started looking at the little footstool that my…
20 Pretty Furniture Makeovers
Sometimes the thought of tackling an entire room or large makeover can be daunting. But what if we just breathe new life into just one piece of furniture? The transforming power of paint, and the impact on how we feel about our homes can kick our Spring into gear and make us feel alive. I…
To The Moon And Back Painted Sign
I have always loved curling up with my little ones and reading the book that madethis phrase so dear to many of us. “Guess How Much I Love You” is a classicfor our family. If you have not read it, Ihighly recommend it, you can find it here on Amazon. I have a dear friend who is…
DIY Recycled And Pretty Gardens
I have a few garden projects in the works right now, but they are not quite ready. I can’t wait to share them with you, in the meantime I thought we could pour a cup of coffee {go ahead, I will get one too ok, ready?} and look at some beautiful ideas out there…