A while back I was browsing Anthropology and came across their selection of embellished lampshades. I saw their half-moon tassel embellished lampshades and suddenly had an idea of how to make my own which I want to share with you today. These aren’t only great for lampshades but can be used on baskets, purses, earrings, necklaces, or whatever floats your…
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How to make half-moon tassel embellishments
Stock tank pool ideas inspired by our pool
Today I’m sharing stock tank pool ideas submitted by readers who were inspired by our own stock tank pool lined with a pool liner. At the beginning of summer, I shared a stock tank pool idea emailed to me by a lovely couple who used my pool liner idea to successfully revive a rusty old stock tank pool. I love…
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An Update On Our Kitties in Honor of Take Your Cat to the Vet Day
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Royal Canin. All opinions are 100% mine. I haven’t posted much about our beloved kitties this year. I mean, I frequently still have them in my blog posts’ photos because they love to photobomb my images but besides that, there hasn’t been a specific blog post for or about…
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How to make a hanging basket with hoops
You guys!!! I have been adding numerous plants to my house ever since I made my last macrame plant hanger. The reason I love the hanging plants so much is that the cats can’t get to them and I have a little more freedom in selecting plants. Plus they look really cute in our living room window. In today’s tutorial,…
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Unique DIY modern macrame wall hanging
Years and years ago, I saw a stunning vintage pastel 80s macrame wall hanging at a friend’s house which you can see below. I’ve had it on my mind ever since and wanted to replicate the staggered chunky yarn bundles. You guys know that I love opening up the macrame yarn and straightening it which I have done in my…
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Replacing glass shelves with wood for a new look
On my list of things I wanted to change in our house without buying something new has been the brass shelf in the corner by the fireplace. I originally bought it for $35 at a local auction in 2013. Yup you heard that right. It is the perfect size for that corner and has served us well for all those…
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How to make a giant cotton rope macrame tassel garland
Man did I struggle with how to name this craft project again today. Is it a garland? A railing? Or just a giant macrame tassel hanging on a thick white cotton rope? Well, it’s all the above and then some. Wouldn’t you agree? I thought I’d originally hang this giant cotton rope macrame tassel garland around my huge brass pot…
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Ikea MONGSTAD faux grasscloth wallpaper makeover
I’m running behind with sharing some of the projects that I made and today I want to finally share my Ikea Mongstad mirror makeover using my favorite faux grasscloth wallpaper again. I have had this mirror for at least 8 years and grew kind of tired of it feeling like a dark hole in our staircase. I’ve been wanting a…
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Super easy and cheap DIY macrame dresser drawer pulls
When I was working on my light cherry wood desk makeover, I tried out the same leather drawer pulls that I made for my wood bleached dresser makeover. The natural leather looked even more blush since the desk is so light and that’s when I decided to do something different. You guys know that I’m on a macrame kick because…
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Turning my dark stained cherry wood desk into light wood
I’m really excited to show you guys my newly made-over cherry wood desk. I went from a very dark stain to a wood-bleached and very light wood look. It is very similar to the wood bleach dresser makeover that I just shared with you the other week. The only difference this time is that I used lime wax after the…
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My Annual Summer Home Tour
I haven’t posted much about what has been going on as far as decor in our little duplex home this year. I’ve just retreated into projects during the stay-at-home craziness to keep sane and randomly posted about them. Today I want to show you more about what our house is looking like right now as part of Krista’s of The…
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