I Read on to get a free printable for Easter. He is not here, for He has risen, as he has said. Matthew 28:6. Here Comes Spring He is not here, for He has risen, as he has said. Matthew 28:6 The days are getting warmer and a little longer. Soon we will be planting greens and herbs in the garden and spending most of our day outside. Spring is coming. I look forward to springtime every year. It is the only season I can leave the door wide open while the kids play outside. It is warm … [Read more...]
Hardwood Stairs Makeover with Annie Selke’s Dash and Albert
Learn how to refinish hardwood stairs with paint and Annie Selke's Dash and Albert rugs. A Renovation Process When we first moved into our home almost nine years ago, every square inch of the hardwood was covered with blue carpet, laminate or tile, except for in the living room. We removed the carpet in our master bedroom before we even moved in. It was a few years before we rented a sander and tackled the upstairs bedrooms. We refinished the entire top floor and even ripped the … [Read more...]
DIY Canvas Tote using a 5-Gallon Bucket
Recently I had an idea to make a 5-gallon bucket in our garage into a beautiful, useful canvas tote for our farmhouse. Sewing a canvas tote is super simple to sew and requires very few supplies. If you have a couple of extra 5-gallon buckets lying around, this is the perfect tutorial for you to create a beautiful and yet useful tote. A Brilliant Idea You know those ideas you get and you're not sure how they'll work out? That's how I felt about my idea to turn a five-gallon bucket into a … [Read more...]
How to Bleach Drop Cloth to Make it Perfectly Soft and White
Learn how to bleach drop cloth to make it perfectly soft and white for DIY projects. Learn how to bleach drop cloth to make it perfectly soft and white. UPDATE MUST READ: I have heard from several readers that the brand of drop cloth you buy makes all the difference. I did not know this, since I have only ever used this brand from Amazon. Other brands turns gray and off white. UPDATE PART TWO: Thanks to Lori, a lovely reader of my blog, I now know why some other brands … [Read more...]
How to Sew Girl’s Pajamas from Vintage Sheets
I first made these pajamas for my girls a few summers ago, when I came across some really pretty vintage sheets that I needed to find a use for. The faded florals were so pretty and airy, I thought they would be perfect for summer PJ sets. I never sew anything super complicated, so I knew I wanted to make cozy elastic shorts and a simple pillowcase style top. These super simple pajama sets can be whipped up in about an hour. All of these sheet sets were found at thrift stores for around $5 … [Read more...]
Simple DIY 20″ Buffalo Check Pillow Covers
Being a neutrals girl, I love any pattern that isn’t too busy, like stripes, plaid or buffalo check. Sewing simple square pillow shams is one of the easiest sewing projects and perfect for beginners. Being a neutrals girl, I love any pattern that isn't too busy, like stripes, plaid or buffalo check. This particular fabric by Premier Prints is one of my favorites. I love the larger scale buffalo check and the subtle gray color. I made these pillow covers for our bedroom last … [Read more...]
Simple DIY Macrame Plant Hanger with Video Tutorial
I love this project for the ease and simplicity of it. You could easily whip out three of these babies in 30 minutes once you get the hang of it. Now, before anyone gets too upset, I know this isn't actually macrame. This is just my super simple way to make a jute plant hanger that mimics the macrame style. I love having plants around the house. They reduce carbon dioxide levels and other air pollutants, and they just look so beautiful and fresh. So, for this project I … [Read more...]
Valentine’s Day Table Setting and Free Printable
Valentine's Day is fast approaching. I teamed up with some of my favorite bloggers to bring you some table setting inspiration. I am definitely not the type that goes out to buy all new decor for each holiday. Usually when I am tying to come up with a seasonal table setting or vignette, I look around the house to see what I already have that can work with my design idea, or can be repurposed in some way to make it fit. Valentine's day is no exception. There is nothing I had to buy … [Read more...]
Linen and Flannel Ruffle Throw Blanket Tutorial
With spring fast approaching (although not really fast enough) I wanted to make a blanket cozy enough for the end of winter, but also light enough to go with my spring and summer decor. I decided a combination of linen and flannel would be perfect together. I love the soft look of 100% linen and how it drapes so beautifully across a bed or chair. And flannel is, of course, cozy. Linen and Ruffle Throw Blanket Sewing Tutorial Video For this project, I bought three yards each of … [Read more...]
Farmhouse Bathroom Makeover Part 2- Demo!
It has to get a whole lot worse before it gets better! And that is what I have for you today, folks. If you thought my blue tile, calla lily bath insert, fake stained glass window and Hollywood vanity light were eye sores, wait until you see what I have for you today! Here is what our bathroom looked like before: You can check out the post with all the befores and original design plan here. You can check out the post with all the befores and original design plan … [Read more...]
Super Simple DIY Pillows from IKEA Tea Towels
Learn how to make pillow covers from IKEA tea towels. These pillow covers are super simple and can be whipped up in less then 15 minutes. Some links are affiliate links, which means I make a small commission at no extra cost to you. An Easy and Quick Project You know how sometimes you just need a little satisfaction of creating something, but have absolutely no extra time to do so? That is what today's tutorial is all about! I love the IKEA Elly white and blue dish towels … [Read more...]
5 Decorating Mistakes I have Made and How to Avoid Them
Decorating mistakes are going to happen. Hopefully, by sharing some of the ones I have made in my home over the past eight years, will help you avoid making them too. 1. Rushing Into It Without a Vision We bought our house pre-Pinterest. Actually we didn't even have internet or smart phones in the house for the first couple of years. Although I have always loved designing and creating things, I had never actually thought through the kind of look I wanted in my home. I … [Read more...]
9 Things to Get Rid of for a Clutter Free Home
A home full of loud children, dirty laundry and a sink full of dishes can be pretty stressful. But infinitely worse than that is the same chaotic home with piles of clutter everywhere. If you want a sure way to stress me out give me a simple task, like making dinner, and then put a couple extra kitchen appliances out on the counter and some random pieces from a 50-piece toy set on the kitchen floor. I absolutely cannot stand clutter. My husband thinks I get a little dramatic about it, but I … [Read more...]
How we paid off our first house in less than 5 years
How we paid off our house in less than 5 years, our debt free story. This is not something I ever talk about because this isn't a debt free living or financial blog. But, it has been an important step for our family and I think its worth talking about. We have been 100% debt free for almost four years now. We don't have a huge income. I am a stay at home mom and my husband works for the water department in the city we live in. We are just average Joes, but we live totally debt free and … [Read more...]
What I Look for at Thrift Shops for Farmhouse Style
Ever wondered what you should look for at thrift shops for that farmhouse style you love? I give you all my tips and tricks. I love to go thrift shopping. It is a creative thing for me to rummage through old junk and try to figure out how I could repurpose it into something beautiful. My idea of a perfect day would involve a whole lot of coffee and as many small town thrift shops as I could find. I want to share with you some of the things I like to look for when I am out thrifting for pieces … [Read more...]
Farmhouse Bathroom Makeover
See how we did a complete farmhouse bathroom makeover in our 100 year old house, complete with a clawfoot tub, hexagon tile and antique sink. UPDATE: See the final reveal HERE. We live in a 1922 Craftsmen Bungalow. Sure, many parts of our house have aged gracefully, like the glass door knobs, hardwood floors and five panel doors that have all since come back in style. But, our beloved farmhouse, has also been dragged through nearly 10 decades of style changes and generations of people with … [Read more...]
Our Year Long Farmhouse Kitchen Renovation
Last year, we started the process of renovating our very outdated kitchen. We had laminate countertops, an aluminum sink, vinyl flooring, and the most awful bathroom light fixture above the sink. Today, we have hardware floors, quartz counter tops, IKEA Domsjo double bowl farmhouse sink, new hardware on the cabinets, and a fresh coat of paint. Read on the see how we gave our 20th-century kitchen a modern farmhouse update from beginning to end. We have been living in our … [Read more...]
Our Experience with the IKEA Domsjo Double Bowl Farmhouse Sink
If you've been reading my blog for a little while, you know that we renovated our kitchen earlier this year. When I wrote the first post about the makeover, I wasn't sure if I wanted to paint the cabinets gray or white. I was throwing around the idea of a bead board back splash and I wasn't sure if I would do butcher block counter tops or some kind of stone. A lot about that original design plan changed, but one thing I knew I wanted from the very beginning, was a farmhouse … [Read more...]
A Cozy Christmas Farmhouse Bedroom for the Joyful Holiday Home Tour
As much as I don't like the cooler winter months, there is something so cozy and comforting about snuggling up with warm blankets and a hot fire burning in the wood stove. I shared my whole home for the Farmhouse Christmas Tour in my last post, but I wanted to share a few more photos of my bedroom today for the Joyful Holiday Home Tour. There are seven other homes on this tour and they are all amazing, so be sure to check out the links at the end of this post! I kept my Christmas decor … [Read more...]
A Farmhouse Christmas Blog Tour
Thank you so much for stopping by our little farmhouse to see it all decked out for Christmas. I decided to keep it very simple this year, with fresh greenery, grain sack, candles and knit pillows and blankets. Welcome to our Farmhouse on Boone. I am so glad you're here. Thank you so much for stopping by our little farmhouse to see it all decked out for Christmas. I decided to keep it very simple this year, with fresh greenery, grain sack, candles and knit pillows and blankets. … [Read more...]