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How to paint patio furniture the easy way

June 2, 2014 By Tanya 8 Comments

I mentioned recently that I am doing a quick (well, hopefully quick) makeover on our back patio for summer.  The challenge is to clean up and restore the existing patio furniture that has taken quite a beating over the past 5 years.  And add some accessories, lights & pillows that will make my space feel…

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Filed Under: Decorating, DIY, home decor, Pillows, Spray Paint 101, Table, Table decor, Thrifty Living Tagged With: diyideas, diyprojects, howtopaintpatiofurniture, summerdecor

trending now: decorating with pastels

March 18, 2014 By Tanya 3 Comments

    Pastels are super hot for Spring 2014 fashion, and it looks like the lines have blurred as usual, with home decorating trends also leaning towards the lighter side of color.   I hope these beautiful spaces and home decor ideas inspire you as much as they have me. I even have an area…

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Filed Under: Craft Ideas, Decorating, DIY, home decor, How To Decorate, Modern Decor, Pillows, Table, Uncategorized

DIY Rag Rug Throw Pillows

February 4, 2014 By Tanya 19 Comments

   We seem to go through pillows, or pillow covers quickly. For me it is more of an evolution of an admitted pillow addiction.  But for the kids, it is survival of the fittest.  Especially pillows that are destined (or have the unfortunate luck) to end up in our playroom. I love our playroom.  I…

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Filed Under: craft, Craft Ideas, Decorating, DIY, Dollar Store Projects, home decor, How To Decorate, How To Save Money, Pillows, Thrifty Finds, Thrifty Living

8 Ways to Say Be My Valentine | Party Features

January 26, 2014 By Tanya 6 Comments

If you are looking for a new way to say Be Mine this year, you are in luck! Today’s party features include two beautiful (free!) printables, a gift from the kitchen, and enough Valentine craft & gift ideas to give your loved ones something handmade that says “I love you”. From my heart, to yours….

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Filed Under: craft, Craft Ideas, Decorating, DIY, Gifts From The Kitchen, Pillows, Recipes, Valentine's Day Tagged With: make your own valentine, valentine, valentine ideas, valentine recipe, valentine's day

DIY No-Sew Deer Placemat Pillow

November 8, 2013 By Tanya 13 Comments

Now that I have more pillow forms than could ever be needed in a lifetime, I have a really hard time buying new pillows when I know I can recover my own easily. And, throw a no-sew option in there, and I am ALL in! If I had the space set up,my fabric organized, and…

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Filed Under: Christmas, craft, Craft Ideas, DIY, How To Decorate, Pillows, Thanksgiving, Thrifty Finds, Thrifty Living

19 Great Summer DIY Ideas!

June 17, 2013 By Tanya 25 Comments

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…

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Filed Under: Baking, Craft Ideas, Decorating, DIY, How To Decorate, Pillows, Spray Paint 101, Thrifty Finds, Thrifty Living

No Sew Burlap Tree Skirt

December 2, 2012 By Tanya 16 Comments

  It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas…   I like to decorate my front porch for Christmas (ok every season-but especially Christmas) almost as much as the inside of my home.  I have had these two mini trees for years, and have always loved using them on the porch, or fireplace hearth.  This…

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Filed Under: Burlap, Christmas, Craft Ideas, Decorating, DIY, How To Decorate, Pillows, Thrifty Finds, Thrifty Living

How to Save Money On Decorative Pillows

June 27, 2012 By Tanya 5 Comments

Pillows are one of my favorite ways to quickly change the look of a room when you are trying to decorate on a budget  This is probably the #1 thing I use my sewing machine for,  making or recovering pillows.  Here is a little bit of inspiration, as well as some of my money-saving ideas on how to…

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Filed Under: Craft Ideas, Decorating, DIY, How To Decorate, How To Save Money, Pillows

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