How to Sew Fully Lined Grommet Curtains the Right Way!
In this post, I will tell you how I sewed 7 sets of fully lined grommet curtains. I will share my step-by-step instructions and the mistakes I have made along the way
Step-by-Step Guide to Furniture Arrangement in a Difficult Space
Do you ever struggle with furniture arrangement? I did in our Elshire home, but after much thought and careful planning, I finally figured it out! This is the step-by-step guide I used: Determining How the Space was to Be Used Sketching Out the Room Dimensions Evaluating Current Furniture Sketching the Furniture Layout Desired Shopping for […]
How to Build Furniture the Easy Way!
Are you frustrated that you can’t find the perfect furnishing for your home? Why not build furniture? In this post I will tell you about several pieces a non-carpenter, like me, has built. I will start with my rustic dock board pieces and finish with my breakfast niche buffets. Shoe Rack Bench for End of […]
Psst…It’s a Secret Garden
My sister, Christie (Mimi to her 8 grandchildren), has a Secret Garden in her backyard. With her husband, Lee, following with a lawnmower, she created a path that meanders through her native wildflower field. Along the trail, she and her grandchildren have placed fairies, gnomes, and critters. The field is bordered by a forest of […]
Do Your Decorating Layers Look Interesting Or Cluttered?
“Decorating Layers” can make a home warm and interesting. But how do you do it without looking cluttered? Let me introduce you to my talented sister, Christie. She seems to have a knack for putting things together that I would never have thought of, and all without looking like a chaotic mess. And, she has […]
Tips for Designing a Wall Collage You Will Love!
Designing an interesting wall collage can be tricky to pull off. You want it to have a cohesive flow and be intriguing without looking like a jumbled mess. I will show you how it can be done using these simple tips: Vary the shapes Vary sizes Add texture elements such as iron, metal, fabric or […]