Whip up a few vintage handkerchief angels in minutes with this quick and easy DIY craft. Create handmade home decor using family heirlooms or thrifted finds without damaging the fabric. Here's the complete show and tell. I'm a huge fan of old movies. You know the kind, black and white melodramas. Where everyone has a Park Avenue accent and the word dah-ling is tossed around a lot. Oh, and handkerchiefs reign supreme. They're literally everywhere. Well, except in Scarlett O'Hara's hand.
Looking for a thrifty, last minute way to decorate for Easter? This quick and easy crafty DIY won't break the bank and will dress your holiday table or walls in seasonal style. Check out the simple steps and hop into spring. I have to say, when it comes to technology, I'm pretty savvy, but really, I'm an old school girl. I prefer paper and pencil to iPhone lists and calendars. And while I understand that AI is all the rage, I just can't get on board. However. Over the past year, I have completely fallen in love with the Google Image Search tool. It's become my new seek and find best friend.
Did you ever have a design plan for a room and found out that it looked better in your head, than it did in real life? Well, I'm kind of in that place, right now. And I have been for over a year. Ever since the new sofa was delivered for my family room. Oh, don't get me wrong. I adore the sofa.
I found an old glass cutting board at the thrift store for $1.99. It was scratched up, but with a little bit of decoupage magic, I turned it into a showstopping, functional new addition to my cottage style kitchen. Here's how I did it. Several years ago, I found an old glass cutting board at the thrift store and decided to give it a makeover . It was a pretty piece and in pretty good condition. I just didn't like that paper bag pattern. So I grabbed this paper guest towel and gave it a makeover. One that was more fitting for my home. And fall. Unfortunately, after one season in the kitchen, it disappeared and found its way to the bathroom.
Window treatments can be pricey and they don't always come in the style or fabric that matches my decor. So I learned how to whip up the easiest custom curtain valances in under an hour using a simple patterns. Here's one of my favorites. From the moment I started blogging, way back in 2013, I've always focused on home decor. Homemaking and decorating have been my passion for as long as I can remember. I think it's in my genes. I remember getting so excited for the transformation as I watched my mom redecorate the house for each new season, changing out the bedding. And replacing the living room drapes .
Thrift stores are an ideal place to find vintage treasures loaded with cottage style charm. However, it's easy to get caught up in the excitement and walk away with items you'll never use. Here's how I shop without overbuying and get the most for my money. While I don't make New Year's resolutions anymore, this year, when the calendar page turned over, I did promise myself to ease up on those thrift store purchases. My house is tiny. The shelves are full. I'd need a crowbar to squeeze anymore furniture inside. And honestly I should be donating far more than I'm purchasing. Unfortunately, I have an addiction.
Well hello friends and Happy March! The weather is warming up, spring is just a few days away and I'm smiling. I hope you are, too! February was chilly and snowy month. Aside from a few small road trips, I spent most of it cuddled up in front of the fire, watching old movies, so I'm more than ready for crocuses, sunshine and short sleeves. I just hope Mother Nature and that groundhog have had a nice little chat and are both on the same page. 😉
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