Learn how to make these easy Homemade Cinnamon Ornaments with this video tutorial. These homemade ornaments a great project to do with kids for a new Christmas tradition. I think we have a new tradition here at the farmhouse. DIY Applesauce Cinnamon Ornaments are an easy holiday craft that don't take a lot of time, but the results last for ages. The warm, festive scent of cinnamon throughout our home truly amplified the holiday spirit and sense of anticipation for Christmas. Our … [Read more...]
Macrame Plant Hanger DIY
This simple macrame plant hanger DIY is perfect for spring. It is an easy and inexpensive project costing less than $2. Whip up several DIY plant holders to put near every window in your home. I love making these simple jute DIY macrame plant hangers. I made a video on the "how-to" right at a year ago, but the video quality was a little less than desirable. Since I was making up a few more for my laundry room redo and organization post I have been promising, I thought it would be a … [Read more...]
DIY Lavender Sugar Scrub
Learn how to make DIY lavender sugar scrub with relaxing essential oil, and all natural ingredients. See how simple it is to make homemade sugar scrub. This recipe uses only natural ingredients, like lavender essential oil and coconut oil. Sugar scrubs are nourishing to skin and exfoliating. They can be used as a hand scrub or on the whole body in a relaxing bath. I love the idea of a handmade Christmas- but usually it turns more into merely an idea, rather than reality. Not this … [Read more...]
Ruffle Bench Slipcover Tutorial
Learn how to sew a ruffle bench slipcover that is perfect for beginners and will add texture to any space. Update a family heirloom or even a thrift find. They are easy to clean and perfect for a house full of kids. I have a lot of people ask me how I can live with so much white in a house full of kids. Well, the answer is slipcovers. Slipcovers can be removed and thrown in the wash. Over the years, I've made some for our couches, chairs, Ikea chairs, you name it. My kids get the furniture … [Read more...]
How to Make Christmas Stockings
Learn how to make Christmas stockings with this simple sewing tutorial. It’s a lot easier than you might think to make your own stockings. You can use vintage grain sacks, old sweaters, maybe even repurpose an old blanket that has a few too many holes. Making your own Christmas stocking is a super simple project. I love that I can use any beautiful fabric I come across, like that vintage eyelet from the thrift shop, old sheets, worn ticking and an old grain sack. Your fabric choice can … [Read more...]
Farmhouse Christmas Home Tour 2018
Come take a little tour of our farmhouse decorated simply this Christmas. We kept things minimal this year, with fresh greenery and simple colors. Our Christmas farmhouse is full of DIY tutorials. This post contains affiliate links, which means I make a small commission at no extra cost to you. See my full disclosure here. The post is in collaboration with my other blogger friends and we are all going to be showing our homes all decked out for Christmas. Read all the way to end to see the … [Read more...]
How to Make a Lavender Wreath DIY Farmhouse Decor
Learn how to make a lavender wreath with this simple video tutorial. You only need a few basic supplies that cost less than $20 total! This post contains affiliate links, which means I make a small commission at no extra cost to you. How to Make a Lavender Wreath DIY Farmhouse Decor Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZmPxH22tpw Grapevine wreath- I found an 18" one for around $6 at my local Walmart You can also find the 18" grapevine wreath here on Amazon, but it won't put you under the $20 … [Read more...]
DIY Concrete Planter
We made this DIY concrete planter with cardboard forms and packing tape. No fancy equipment and super inexpensive! It looks pretty in our farmhouse laundry room as an herb planter. This post contains affiliate links. See my full disclosure here. I've been a little concrete obsessed lately. I made a bowl a few weeks ago, and now this planter. I just love the organic color and rough texture that it has. It lends itself well to my simple farmhouse style vibe. My husband reminds … [Read more...]
DIY Farmhouse Coffee Table Plans
Join us as we show you how to build a easy DIY farmhouse coffee table with easy to follow coffee table plans. Our living room finally looks complete with the new DIY coffee table that my husband just built. Watch the process from start to finish in this DIY video. Creating Our DIY Farmhouse Coffee Table I have wanted a coffee table in our living room for probably about five years now. You know how it goes, though, life gets in the way of projects, and they just slip right down the priority … [Read more...]
How to Make a Concrete Bowl
Have you ever wondered how to make a concrete a bowl? They are all over Pinterest in many shapes and sizes. Today I am following the instructions, from my friends new book, to make one for my own home! This post contains affiliate links. See my full disclosure here. My friends Jamie, from the blog So Much Better with Age, just finished her amazing new book, French Vintage Decor. It is currently available for preorder and will be released mid-June! The book is full 70 DIY projects to add … [Read more...]
Cross Back Apron Pattern for Women- with video!
Learn how to sew a cross back apron for women. Cut list, pocket placement guide and video tutorial give you everything you need to make this simple sewing project. This sewing tutorial is on my list of 'waiting for spring' projects. I don't know about you, but I am dreaming of gardens, pools and bare feet. This cross back apron pattern has been a highly requested project. I showed you how to make the same cross back apron for girls and I had so many people say, "But, what if I want one for … [Read more...]
DIY Christmas Ornaments- Eight Neutral Ornaments to Make
Simple DIY Christmas Ornaments that look nice with a neutral decor theme. This has been the year of DIY Christmas ornaments for me. I love a neutral and minimal style, with a lot of natural elements. I find that the ornaments at the store just don't have the feel I am going for. Plus, they are expensive. Handmade items just have so much more meaning. These eight DIY ornaments all have a beautiful neutral color palette and are super simple to make. I love the idea of adding handmade … [Read more...]
DIY Christmas Decorations- Pine Cone and Vintage Cookie Cutter Ornaments
Christmas at the farmhouse is all about DIY Christmas Decorations. In this tutorial I show you how to make pine cone ornaments and vintage cookie cutter ornaments. This year I made several DIY Christmas decorations here at the farmhouse. I went with a simple and minimal Scandinavian style theme. I find that most of the ornaments and decor at the store doesn't fit in with my style. Not only that, all the pretty options are just so darn expensive. I'm not about to spend $5 per ornament when I … [Read more...]
How to Make a Dress
Learn how to make a dress by copying clothes you already have. This can be adapted to make a DIY maternity dress and non-maternity as well. In this video tutorial I share how to make a dress without a pattern. I made a DIY maternity dress, but you can use this tutorial to make any shape dress. I show you how to trace clothes to make your own dress pattern. Photo Cred I don't want to get too far into this post before I give credit where credit is due. My awesome photographer sister, Andrea … [Read more...]
DIY Drop Cloth Rag Ball Homemade Christmas Ornaments
Learn how to make Drop Cloth Rag Ball Homemade Christmas Ornaments with this simple video tutorial. Learn how to make Drop Cloth Rag Ball Homemade Christmas Ornaments with this simple video tutorial. As a lover of all things simple and minimal, homemade Christmas ornaments seem to be the only way for me to get the look I want. Last year I was so unimpressed with the store-bought options that I left the tree bare with only some white lights. Plus, I just don't like spending a ton of money on … [Read more...]
DIY Pinafore Apron for Girls Free Pattern
DIY Pinafore Apron for Girls Free Pattern and Video Tutorial. Learn how to sew a simple pinafore apron. This DIY pinafore apron for girls is easy to sew. It comes together in about an hour. Linen has a beautiful, vintage texture and looks so perfect with farmhouse style. I love it in tea towels, pillow covers and clothing. I even made a DIY Linen and Flannel Ruffle Throw Blanket that I shared a tutorial for last winter. Now I want 500 yards of linen in every single color to make my … [Read more...]
How to Hang Plates on a Wall
Learn how to hang plates on a wall with this simple trick. Plates on a wall are pretty in a dining room or kitchen. Follow my simple trick below for hanging plates on a wall without plate hangers. Learn how to hang plates on a wall, simply and easily, with this tutorial. Watch the video below to see me explain the process in my own dining room. This post contains affiliate links, which means I make a small commission at no extra cost to you. See my full disclosure here. Plates … [Read more...]
How to Make Piping
Learn how to make piping for sewing projects. Piping adds a tailored detail to slipcovers, pillows and garments. What is piping anyway? Chances are, if you are reading this tutorial on how to make piping, you already know what it is. But, in case you just stumbled upon by blog, and have no idea what I'm talking about, lets do a quick refresher on what piping is. See in the chair above the little details that sort of "bump out" around the front of the cushion, on the wings, above the … [Read more...]
How to Plank a Popcorn Ceiling with Plywood
Learn how to plank a popcorn ceiling the easy way with this planked ceiling tutorial. When we moved into our 1920's home, every ceiling in our house was covered with texture. We fixed this problem easily and inexpensively, starting with our girls' room. Learn how to plank a popcorn ceiling the easy way with planked plywood. How to plank a popcorn ceiling video tutorial https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=da3r9pLiMSY Old house ownership comes with many benefits. Crown molding, … [Read more...]
How to Make an Apron from IKEA Tea Towels
Learn how to make an apron from IKEA tea towels. Sewing an apron is a great project if you only have 10 minutes on your hand. Sewing an apron is a simple project that can be finished in an afternoon. If you stop by the Farmhouse on Boone very much, you know I love a good simple project. This mama right here has four, going on five, little children underfoot, and the last thing I need is three more wingback chairs to slipcover. One was enough for me, until I'm a grandma, thank you very … [Read more...]