There's nothing quite like burning a cozy candle in the evening after the day's work is complete. Something about this simple act says, "Good work today. Now enjoy the rest." I stopped burning most candles once I discovered how toxic they can be to our health. They are filled with artificial fragrances (learn why I... Continue Reading →
How to Make No-Sew Cafe Curtains
I'd like to change out the curtains in our kitchen window for each season. I see light and airy fabrics for spring, deep blues and forest greens for summer, brown plaids for autumn, and red and green for winter. Let's be realistic though, as a momma of two tiny boys, I can't find the time... Continue Reading →
How to Make and Use Orange Pomander Balls
The bleak winter season makes me crave all things cozy and inviting, including fragrances. While I enjoy filling my home with festive scents, I don't love the toxic ingredients found within air fresheners and candles. It's so easy to light Christmas candles and achieve that comfortable vibe, but did you know that synthetic fragrances are... Continue Reading →
Creating a Dried Orange Garland for Christmas
Our little farmhouse is looking quite festive dressing in all of its Christmas attire! I immensely enjoy how our home looks at this time of year. Stockings, twinkle lights, candles, cinnamon sticks, cranberries, and garlands all work together to create a cozy environment like no other. I recently shared some inspiration for how I decorate... Continue Reading →
Simple and Primitive Christmas Decorations
Our little farmhouse is looking quite festive dressing in all of its Christmas attire! I immensely enjoy how our home looks at this time of year. Stockings, twinkle lights, candles, cinnamon sticks, cranberries, and garlands all work together to create a cozy environment like no other. Living in a 100 year old farmhouse has inspired... Continue Reading →
How to Sew an Envelope Pillow Cover
It was time to do something new to this fun, rectangle shaped pillow that rests on our bed. I found a lovely (and very farmhousey) fabric at my local craft store. It's perfect for a new pillow cover! I often get the urge to spruce up various items that have been in our home for... Continue Reading →
Inexpensive Drop Cloth Projects
Drop cloth is one of my favorite fabrics to work with for a few reasons...It is durable, very accessible, and best of all...it is so inexpensive! I get a 9'x12' canvas drop cloth for $13 at my local hardware store. I am a huge fan of sprucing up my home with handmade items, so I... Continue Reading →
Sewing a Simple Tea Towel
You don't have to be a master seamstress in order to sew a few items for your home! Check out a few of these simple sewing projects: How to Sew Cafe Curtains, DIY Bunting Garland, DIY How to Sew A Half Apron, How to Sew a Button, and more! Quick and easy sewing projects are... Continue Reading →
Handmade Snack Bag
Winter has me craving cozy sewing projects that can be done on chilly days and with a hot tea at hand. Crafting homemade items is a perfect way to pass these bleak winter days! In the past I've worked on these projects: DIY How to Sew A Half Apron, How to Sew Cafe Curtains, How... Continue Reading →
DIY Bunting Garland
Simple sewing projects are perfect for these cold winter days. I've spent many winter hours crafting items for my home: DIY How to Sew A Half Apron, How to Sew a Market Bag, DIY Banner for Nursery With Lettering Template, How to Sew Cafe Curtains, and much more! I have been wanting to make a... Continue Reading →