Here we are … at the end of the pleated projects week. If you missed any, here’s a recap: day 1 // day 2 // day 3 // day 4 Today’s project is my favorite. I saved the best for last. I have a thing… Continue Reading…pleated projects week: pleated wreath
One of the best things about creating is turning humble, everyday items into something gift-worthy. Take this dish towel, for instance. It started as a very inexpensive and readily available flour sack towel and just by adding a row of pleats to the bottom, it… Continue Reading…pleated projects week: pleated dish towel
Today’s pleated project was originally seen on the invitations I created for Audrey’s first birthday. I’ve been meaning to do a tutorial for, oh, two years, so I’m glad to finally keep my word. Would you like to learn how to make pleated stationery? Here’s… Continue Reading…pleated projects week: pleated stationery
Today’s project is a favorite because of it’s versatility. The technique is simple: hand pleat ribbon and stitch onto desired item. I chose one of Audrey’s simple cardigan sweaters, but you could easily do this to a t shirt, a pillow, a headband, shoe clips… Continue Reading…pleated projects week: pleated ribbon embellishments
This week should be fun … five different projects all using the same folding techniques to create pleats. Each one is inexpensive {yay!}, easy to achieve {double yay!} and can be altered to make tons of different projects. At the end of the week we’ll… Continue Reading…pleated projects week: pleated medallions
Chalk art is everywhere. And it’s lovely. Chalkboards, too. Whether a framed diy chalkboard or an entire painted wall, it’s one of the simplest and least expensive ways to add a pop of graphic style to your home. But have you ever tried to write… Continue Reading…How to Write on a Chalkboard Using 4 Easy Chalk Options
Last year, the oh-so-talented Lindsay and I collaborated on this set of prints for the Easter season. The mix of her lovely lettering, pretty watercolor backgrounds and my favorite Easter-morning saying makes for a cheerful collection. Using Lindsay’s artwork as inspiration, I played around with… Continue Reading…free easter printables for you
Now that my kids are a bit older, doing art projects with them is becoming a more enjoyable activity. We have always left crayons, paper and scissors out for them to create at their desire, but all of the fun and messy stuff made infrequent… Continue Reading…art with kids: rollercoaster names
If you’ve been following along on instagram, perhaps you’ve noticed we’ve been doing lots and lots of cleaning, purging, painting and polishing all in preparation for our kitchen’s big day: a photo shoot for Better Homes & Gardens Kitchen & Bath Makeover magazine. We’ve pinched… Continue Reading…behind the scenes of a photoshoot
After eying it for months in Ashley’s home, I finally emailed her and asked if she cared if I copied her. I just loved her sofa so much. Thankfully, she didn’t mind. And she was super sweet and shared her source and someday we’ll meet… Continue Reading…tufting and nailheads and linen, oh my
I often get an idea in my mind for a room {like, wallpaper for the back wall of the laundry room} and I search and search for what my imagination pictures. Sometimes I find what I’m looking for; most of the time I don’t. Or… Continue Reading…wallpapering with gift wrap {tutorial}
Did you make it through the time change? Springing-forward is brutal since it means we miss out on a blessed hour of sleep. And, believe me, I do love to sleep. Especially after a whirlwind weekend traveling across the country, staying up late laughing with… Continue Reading…I like: menswear inspired pajamas {and sleeping, too}
Progress is being made in our laundry room. Remember the design board I created? Here it is just to refresh: My goal is to turn our function, yet blah, laundry room into a bright and pretty space that I’ll actually want to hang out in… Continue Reading…how to paint pre-finished cabinets {laundry room progress}
Here’s something I have learned about myself through putting all these tutorials on the blog: almost every one could be described as simple. Simple pillow. Simple paper flower. Simple embellished tshirt. Today’s project is no different. Actually, it’s probably the simplest of all, which makes… Continue Reading…how to make a tissue paper flag banner {tutorial}
The one element I knew I wanted for Audrey’s party was a white ruffled tablecloth. Perhaps you have seen them elsewhere and there are many good tutorials for how to make one {I referenced this one}. Here’s the deal about this sort-of tutorial: I took… Continue Reading…ruffled tablecloth {sort-of tutorial}
