Also known as Minnesota, the land of 10,000 lakes is my birthplace. Minnesota holds a special place in my heart, I was born and raised there. I spent some time on these lakes: Moore Lake in Fridley, MN Coal Lake in Browerville, MN Pleasant Lake in North Oaks, MN Gull Lake in Nisswa, MN… Read more
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DIY Seersucker Dresses
New dresses for my girls in classic blue and white seersucker. Nothing says Spring or Summer quite like seersucker especially with the cutest ruffle detail! Sharing the details on how I made these dresses with a white cotton yoke neckline. A DIY tutorial to make seersucker yoke neck dresses with a ruffle trim detail. The… Read more
“C” is for Color
Paint: Find color schemes that fit your personality and lifestyle. Introducing My Colortopia My Colortopia is the place to go for color advice, guidance and design inspiration. I find inspiration for paint colors in my every day life, from food: to fabric (drop cloth is my favorite!), natural objects and wood: We’re surrounded by color… Read more
“K” is for King Cotton
Paint: King Cotton sign A special request from Traci, she sent me this image: And wanted it painted (32″ x 24″) in red on white to go in a room that “is bright teal…cottage – meets farmhouse!”. Here’s how I made the sign: 1. Using 1/2″ plywood cut to the requested size 32″w x 24″h,… Read more
How to Personalize Any Wooden Object
Well that title may be a little misleading as there are some limitations as to what types of wooden objects are suitable for personalization but for the most part nearly any flat wooden surface will work. How to personalize nearly any wooden object so long as it has a flat surface for you to paint…. Read more
“Q” is for Quilt
Sew: Monogrammed baby quilt Made with all pink fabrics around the border: And the cutest alphabet print as the backing: Inspired by the Harper applique nursery bedding from Pottery Barn: I beefed up the border and moved the letter to the center. “A” is for Ariana: Here’s how I made the quilt: 1. Find all… Read more
“B” is for Burp Cloths
Sew: Easy burp cloths. Made from white flannel and gingham ribbon. Absorbent but not too thick and diapery. We have lots of babies arriving at this time in our lives. And I’m fairly certain most newborns probably receive enough clothing to dress 10 babies so I opt for making a monogrammed terrycloth travel pouch and… Read more
DIY Orange Doll Bunk Beds
Built: doll bunk beds painted in tangerine orange: Fresh and different and I’m in love. The perfect size for Kit and all her American Girl doll friends: The bottom bunk is open, sleepover anyone? The quilts are basic patchwork made with scraps from my collection: This bunk bed is going to my girl #2 for… Read more
“L” is for Love
Sew: A love sign for the front door: Blanket stitched letters adhered to scrap beadboard with trim frame. Just in time for Valentine’s Day. Another way to spread the love. Here’s how I made the sign: 1. Cut beadboard and 3/8″ plywood piece same size: 2. Secure the two boards together with liquid nails. 3…. Read more
DIY Leather and Nailhead Stool
Built: nailhead stool with leather cushion Using plans from Ana White here. The inspiration piece: Pottery Barn’s Caden nailhead stool: image from Pottery Barn Yes you can make this stool yourself and save a bundle: Complete with false ends to mimic the mortise and tenon joinery: Upholstered in leather with nailhead trim: Here’s how I… Read more
Doll Size Farmhouse Bed #10
Built: Farmhouse style doll bed with bedding: I modified Ana White’s plans here, removing one slat to make the bed narrower. A special request for a little girl’s birthday, she wanted pink and purple bedding. Here’s how I made the bed and bedding: 1. Construct the bed per Ana’s plans here, modifying the width one… Read more
“L” is for Ledges #2
Built: artwork ledges restyled. Part of a larger project which I can’t reveal quite yet, I built these ledges a year ago, which my kids usually use for all their schoolwork and have now been styled more appropriately for a family room setting. Pictures and pieces that I enjoy, some I made myself. The framed chalk… Read more