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. So much of what I like to decorate with... 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 →
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 →
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 →
Harvest season will be upon us before we know it. Many pounds of tomatoes, cucumbers, squash, herbs, sweet corn, beans, and more will make their way from the garden and into the farmhouse. Sometimes I like to utilize an old basket for carrying all the produce inside, but this year I decided I wanted to... Continue Reading →
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 DIY... 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 →