So excited to share with you, the armchair slipcover I finished this weekend. It's been awhile since I've applied my sewing skills. After setting up my old sewing machine, I had to pause. How do I refill the bobbin? I'm really much better at painting. ... continue reading...
A Weekend Off To Relax And Regroup
Sometimes, I have to take the weekend off from my DIY projects to relax and regroup. I wish I had a spectacular life changing project to share with you, but I do have a few humble pieces of watercolor art and photography to share. Over the weekend I announced my exciting news on Facebook that I have a storefront on Society6. Yahoo! If you haven’t visited Society6 before, here is your chance. I think their site is brilliant! It’s so much fun to see artwork applied not only on canvas, but on ... continue reading...
How To Make A Wall Organizer
Finding new ways to stay organized can be a fun challenge. Let me show you how I made a simple wall organizer, to keep frequently used items at the ready. When I created the post, Organizing The Kitchen Pantry in January, I found these modern looking stainless steel clothespins as I was shopping for jars and baskets. The Container Store is one of my favorite places to shop for brilliant organizing solutions. Follow these simple steps to create your own letter wall organizer. ... continue reading...
Chimichurri Sauce
Last year I started a series called, "For The Herb Of It", with two delicious herb cookie recipes. Today, I have a savory herb recipe for chimichurri sauce to add to the series. ... continue reading...
Mixing Patters
I would never say, that I’m a pro at mixing patterns in decor. That’s why I love shopping at stores such as Pottery Barn. Their designers make someone like me, look like I know what I’m doing. My plan for the weekend, was to make throw pillows to coordinate with the new paisley patterned quilt and shams, I just purchased. To my disappointment, none of the fabrics I had in my cache were the right scale or color. ... continue reading...
Succulents and House Plants
Succulents seem to be taking over. You see them everywhere, real and faux. So what's all the fuss about? After buying these four tiny succulents, I've figured it out. They're carefree, adorable and quirky. Hopefully they will be easy to grow as well. From what I've read, they require well-drained soil and only occasional watering. I can do this! ... continue reading...