Drop cloth canvas is a fabric staple in my stash and I’ve made tons of drop cloth pouches but this time I changed the look by quilting the drop cloth: The drop cloth is still rugged and timeless but the quilting adds a tiny bit of sophistication to what some might think is simply a… Read more
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DIY Wall Hutch
How I built a wall hutch above my kids built in desks in the playroom. Ana White has come through again! Plans for a lovely 3 drawer wall hutch that fits perfectly above the schoolhouse desks or any desk for that matter. Inspired by Ballard Designs 3-drawer hutch: Ana drew up the plans and I… Read more
DIY Crown Molding Ledges
Build your own crown molding ledges from solid wood and mdf crown to fit your space. This is my friend’s youngest little boy’s bedroom and she had a blank wall that was perfect for these shelves. The real reason she wanted the shelves: to provide a ledge for the baby video monitor: Inspired by the… Read more
DIY Schoolhouse Desk
How to build a schoolhouse style desk. I teamed up with Ana White again to transform what was an empty space into a complete kids workspace. She designed beautiful plans for the schoolhouse desk and I got busy building desks for my kids. A few days later I added the wall hutches too: We recently… Read more
How to Paint Red Gloss Paneling White
Sharing how this paneling went from dark red gloss to bright white. Horizontal paneling adds great architectural dimension and we’re lucky to have it already installed in the kids play room BUT it was painted red. And too much red is not a good thing. There’s red paint all over this house – the exterior… Read more
“B” is for Black Edging
Install: black landscape edging Today I’m over at Pretty Handy Girl sharing an easy DIY landscaping project anyone can tackle to make their yard neat and tidy: All you need is a great shovel like this one below from True Temper and black edging: If your landscaping looks anything like ours did you’ll be… Read more
DIY Filament Bulb Sconce
Build: diy exposed filament bulb sconce Filament bulbs are everywhere and having just moved into a truly vintage home they make the perfect addition. However, when you need to replace nearly every interior light fixture the costs can add up. Get a similar look for less: LEFT: $90 Restoration Hardware filament bulb sconce CENTER: $55 Pottery Barn… Read more
DIY Personalized Beanbag Toss
A classic backyard game that everyone loves – the beanbag toss. It’s a great game for all ages and a staple at family gatherings and parties. Let’s personalize that beanbag toss game with a monogram and personalized beanbags. A DIY tutorial to make personalized beanbags for your beanbag toss game. Use outdoor canvas fabric to… Read more
“B” is for Baby Girl Burp Cloths
Baby Lauren just arrived and as a gift I made these bright and colorful monogrammed burp cloths: Grab all the fun girly ribbons and a contrasting fabric for the personalization and you’re gift is sure to come together super cute. They’re quick to make and such a useful gift: How to sew personalized burp… Read more
“B” is for Baby Washcloths
Make your own terrycloth baby washcloths to add to a bath themed baby gift basket. I made four washcloths with a gender neutral striped cotton trim, rolled up and tucked inside a bath gift basket: The basket was part of a larger gift which included the bath seat. How to make baby washcloths: 1. Use… Read more
“B” is for Burlap Bunting #2
Sew: primary burlap bunting A simple sewing project that can be tailored to fit any color scheme. Using burlap scraps and primary colored gingham cut on the bias this bunting comes together very quickly. A special request from a repeat customer who wanted to coordinate the bunting with her son’s other birthday decorations. She… Read more
Back Door Makeover
A primitive farmhouse back door makeover. As we chip away at the projects in our new home the easy transformations with fast results are at the top of the list. The back door needed a tiny facelift and although we hardly ever use that door I still thought it deserved a quick change. (This… Read more