After finishing my fluted dresser last week, I decided that I wanted to use the leftover pole wrap to make a fluted vase and fluted planter sleeve. I’ve become a fan of planter sleeves ever since making my macrame planter sleeve version. You can use a tray or plate inside of it to catch access water at the bottom which…
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DIY wooden fluted planter sleeve and fluted vase
Super easy fluted molding hack for dresser makeover
Today’s post is going to be a long one. Since redoing my Queen Ann secretary desk and my bleached French Provincial dresser, I have been wanting to also redo our midcentury modern bedroom dresser. Now that the weather is cooler again, the time was finally right to tackle it. I ended up turning it into a beauty with fluted molding…
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DIY post apocalyptic costume for girls
I’ve pondered the thought whether this year’s costume is a bit of bad taste after going through and living during a pandemic. But hear me out first! I’ve had this idea for the past two years already where I had no idea how this year would turn out. The reason I’ve wanted to come up with my own version of…
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Decorating for fall with area rugs
I named today’s fall home tour “Decorating for fall with area rugs” because that is pretty much what I did. Plants and rugs to be precise. For summer I mostly remove all the rugs throughout the house because the floors are easier to keep clean when people run in and out of the house with bare feet and it feels…
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How to make half-moon tassel embellishments
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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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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