Discover 10 beautiful fall wreaths to make this fall that are made from natural elements. It may be July, but as soon as the summer heat sets in, I start dreaming of the cooler fall days ahead. Pumpkin patches, hot drinks, fires in the wood stove and cozy blankets sound all the more exciting. If you have been hanging around here a while, you know I love all things natural, for home uses, and my decor. There are just so many beautiful things outside, that sometimes spending extra … [Read more...]
Scrappy Flag Pillow Cover Tutorial DIY Fourth of July Decorations
Fourth of July is right around the corner! This scrappy flag pillow cover tutorial will have you well on your way to some DIY summer decor. It's a simple project that you can do with any red and blue fabric scraps you have laying around. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oG-o0f-je3c In my typical "wingin' it at all times" fashion, it occurred me that something festive for the shop and blog should be out, you know, last week. So, yesterday turned into "patriotic decor makin' day." I made … [Read more...]
DIY Grain Sack and Ticking Stripe Pillows
Learn how to make grain sack and ticking stripe pillow cover sets. These are super simple to make and fit in perfectly with the farmhouse style home. This post contains affiliate links. See my full disclosure here. Farmhouse Style You all know how I feel about simple farmhouse style. Even though I live in town, I imagine myself sitting on my big wraparound porch, drinking a tall glass of homemade kombucha and watching my goats and chickens frolic about in deep prairie grasses … [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...]
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...]
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...]
Almost Free DIY Boxwood Wreath
Well, the time had finally arrived. I ran inside and grabbed a few wire hangers out of the closet. I collected all the dried boxwood clippings from around the house and grabbed my floral wire. First, I bent the hanger into a circular shape and secured it with floral wire. The circle definitely wasn't perfect, but the boxwood leaves hide the imperfections. Next, I made little bundles of clippings and secured them to the hanger, working all the way around the circle. I'm trying to … [Read more...]