You'll soon discover, if you frequent my blog, that drop cloth projects are pretty popular around here, so I wanted to provide this resource as a place to learn the basics about this fabric. Drop cloth is one of my favorite fabrics to use for projects around my home. I've used it to make banners,... Continue Reading →
I so enjoy this time of year. The flowers by my porch are blooming, hummingbirds are frequenting my feeder, yellow finches are singing their pretty songs, fireflies are filling the night, and the garden is showing signs of life. It truly is the ordinary and Little Things in Life that bring such joy. The Quiet... Continue Reading →
Our hummingbirds have returned, and the sight of them makes my heart so happy. I have the hummingbird feeder set up outside the kitchen window so I can catch a glimpse of them while I cook or do the dishes. Hummingbirds have always seemed like busy and elegant little creatures. I find a lot of... Continue Reading →
I enjoy the look of a collected home. One filled with old items that serve a purpose and are pleasant to the eye. A few months ago I was able to go on a little antiquing trip by myself (This was a huge deal with a newborn!). I enjoyed getting out on my own for... Continue Reading →
My husband and I lived in a small apartment in Columbia, Missouri during our first year of marriage. While living there, I would frequent the dumpsters in search of furniture. That sounds a little odd, but perfectly good pieces would often be left behind as people moved in and out of the complex! I was... Continue Reading →
Let's rewind to about eight or nine months ago. Baby Elliot was still in my belly, and I wanted to decorate the nursery a bit more before he arrived. This was the catch...we didn't know if our little blessing was a girl or a boy until the birth, so I had to stick with decor... Continue Reading →
I recently found this fabric at an antique store for $1 and I knew exactly what I wanted to make out of it: a half apron to match my farmhouse kitchen! I'm one step closer to being like Ma Ingalls! My husband took care of baby Elliot so I could enjoy the creative process of... Continue Reading →
I snagged this placemat from Hobby Lobby when it was 50% off and I instantly knew what I wanted to use it for...a pillow cover! Quite some time ago I thrifted a not-so-pretty pillow with the intent of covering it. It just so happened to fit in the placemat perfectly! Keep In Mind Make sure... Continue Reading →
I am a huge fan of neutral decor pieces that function in more than one season. That's why drop cloth is such a great material! Drop cloth is canvas material used by painters to protect floors from spills. They come in different sizes; 6'x9', 8'x10', 9'x12', 12'x15', and more. So many size options! It usually... Continue Reading →