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…
Pillows
trending now: decorating with pastels
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…
DIY Rag Rug Throw Pillows
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…
8 Ways to Say Be My Valentine | Party Features
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….
DIY No-Sew Deer Placemat Pillow
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…
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…
No Sew Burlap Tree Skirt
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…
How to Save Money On Decorative Pillows
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…