Learn how to lay a gravel path to cover up old cracking sidewalk. This cheap and easy DIY project can transform your landscaping in less than an hour. Curb Appeal Overhaul When I first started thinking about doing a curb appeal overhaul, I was blissfully unaware of all the details that would need to be considered to make our old digs shine up. Our farmhouse front porch makeover definitely involved a whole lot more than a little paint and fresh plants. The more I looked at it, the more I … [Read more...]
DIY How to Sew a Slipcover for a Wooden Bench
Learn how to make a slipcover to update an outdated bench of any size. "Cozies" Did any of you 'born in the 80's' ladies ever watch a show called "Mama's Family" when you were a kid? I remember my sister and I watched it every night, around 9 P.M., before heading off to bed. The show was about a hilarious, slightly dysfunctional, family with a quick-tempered mama. They had a sweet little neighbor, Iola, who would pop over from time to time to present mama with one of her latest sewing … [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 Make Beeswax Candles
Learn how to make beeswax candles with just a few supplies. These homemade beeswax candles have an amazing aroma on their own, but you can play around with different essential oil scent combinations to create many unique varieties. This post was updated June 2019 This post contains affiliate links, which means I make a small commission at no extra cost to you. See my full disclosure here. I Love Being a Homemaker I guess I am a maker in every sense of the word. Even when I know I can get … [Read more...]
Refinishing a Clawfoot Tub Before and After
Do you have an old clawfoot tub laying around that needs a little love? Read about how we transformed this outdated clawfoot, and brought it back to its antique beauty Wanting a Clawfoot Tub We just recently finished our farmhouse bathroom remodel, but the plans have been in my little head for a few years now. Ever since I started dreaming about swapping out our blue tile for white, and removing our old vinyl shower insert, I knew I wanted a clawfoot tub. I browsed the web to price new ones, … [Read more...]
How to Sew a Slipcover for a Wingback Chair
Learn how to sew a slipcover for a wingback chair with this step by step video tutorial. This post contains affiliate links for your shopping convenience. See my full disclosure HERE. A Challenging Project I have been sewing simple things for years now; dresses for my little girls, pillows, curtains, throw blankets and even simple slipcovers for our living room couches. But, I must admit, this project challenged me. This project was hard, but with patience and perseverance (and a few … [Read more...]
Easter Printable- He has Risen
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
Farmhouse Living Room Built Ins
Hi friends! I hope this post finds you well and you are enjoying the end of summer. Around here the air is getting crisp and it is starting to feel like fall. We've traded in our swimsuits and goggles for school books and blue jeans. Although most days we are sitting down to study history and math, I do plan to take the kids to the creek several times before the cold weather really settles in. After a super busy month, launching a new website and going on a family vacation to Gulf Shores, I … [Read more...]