Learn how to make a DIY Pleated Lampshade that are a cozy and beautiful upgrade to a boring ole' shade. The entire process for making a pleated lampshade is simple, quick, and very inexpensive. You'll be wanting to pleate every shade around your house after this...trust me! Looking for even more easy Handmade Home Projects?... Continue Reading →
Simmer pots (or “simmer potpourri”) are an increasingly popular way to give your living space a wonderful, completely customizable scent. They’re also incredibly easy to make and free of any artificial ingredients. So, what is a simmer pot & how to make one? Continue reading because this blog post will answer those two questions! What... Continue Reading →
I stopped burning most candles once I discovered how toxic they can be to our health. They are filled with artificial fragrances and the wicks tend to be full of harsh chemicals. All of that is burned and then spread throughout the air in our homes. Yeah...that'll be a no "thank you" for me! Beeswax... Continue Reading →
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. These DIY No-Sew Cafe Curtains make the room feel a bit more finished and homey, which... Continue Reading →
Autumn is here. Summer has come and gone, but that doesn’t mean our homes must become dreary and lifeless! Pot Pourris (simmer pots) are some of the best ways to fill a home with wonderful and safe fragrances. I even made a Christmas Pot Pourri Recipe if you’re interested in that during the coming holidays. It’s so... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
We own a small flock of backyard chickens for laying eggs. And boy, are we ever getting an abundance of eggs during this early spring season! As we learn the in and outs of raising chickens, we also strive to utilize every aspect of them as possible. From Letting Chickens Till Our Garden, to saving... Continue Reading →
As I write this post, the windows are wide open, sunshine is pouring into the house, and lemon essential oil is going in my diffuser. Can a person get many more spring vibes than that all at once? The scent of this oil instantly makes me feel refreshed and recharged to finished this day out... Continue Reading →
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 →