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Easy Lampshade Update My husband bought me these two lamps at the Cleveland Flea this summer. I had my eye on them and he secretly bought them while I wasn’t looking. I loved the shape and color. They needed lampshades, but I thought they would be easy enough to find. These lamps deserved some really cool shades to fit their… Read More
I wrote this post as part of a paid campaign with Plaid Crafts, Michaels and Blueprint Social. The opinions in this post are my own. Love Birds This wooden plaque is reminding me of just how much I adore my husband. He takes great care of me whenever I am sick. Now it is my turn to take care of… Read More
DIY Canvas Art- Here is a super quick and easy DIY abstract art piece that requires absolutely no skills at all. If you can make a five pointed star shape, then you’ve got this one. I wanted something simple, but large on the left side night stand, because I like balance, and the right side of the bed has… Read More
I recently watched this pretty incredible video of a man who handmade a translucent wooden shade by turning a stump of wood on a lathe. I was so impressed. I showed it to my husband and asked him if he could make one for me. I got the are you serious look. Ha, I didn’t think so, but wanted to check first. … Read More
Edible Sunflower Cupcake Toppers Dress up store bought cupcakes with these easy to make edible sunflower cupcake toppers. They are quick to make and only require a few ingredients. All you need is a bag of yellow candy melts, some mini cupcake liners, blackberries and a knife. 1. Separate one dozen mini cupcake liners and press them open slightly. 2. Melt 1/2 package… Read More
Fabulous Free Beginner Acrylic Painting Tutorials – My house is a mess. Laundry is piling up. The sink is full of dirty dishes, and the dishwasher is full of clean dishes, but I am not stressing about it. In fact, I’m feeling quite the opposite – calm and relaxed, because I’ve been playing with acrylic paints on canvas all week, and it has been… Read More
Sweet Dreams Pillow Tutorial Here is a quick little pillow to work on while you are at the beach, or sipping sweet tea on the front porch this summer. This project would even be great for a teen or pre-teen to try hand embroidery. There are three different beginner type hand embroidery stitches (I’ve included links to video tutorials.) and five different colors… Read More
Don’t worry. Boudoir just means the size of the pillow which is 12″ x 16″, and you don’t have to have a boudoir to make one. You can use this pillow in any room you want. I promise. I’ve never been a big fan of animal prints, but I was looking for a black and white graphic print to add a little… Read More
How to Clean and Reframe Thrift Store Art After unpacking all the boxes we brought to Cleveland, I had some items that I realized we didn’t need in our new home. I took them over to the Habitat for Humanity ReStore in our area. Once inside I couldn’t resist the temptation to browse. I ended up coming home with a side… Read More
Flower Power Pillow Tutorial With the start of spring just a few days away, I am getting ready to welcome it with open arms by adding some cheer around the house in the form of pillows. I was inspired by this kitschy floral throw from Anthropologie. Anthropologie Daisy Patchwork Throw $398 It is reminiscent of grandma’s crochet throws of… Read More
