I am guest posting at Kristen Duke Photography today as part of her Decorating with Portraits series. Definitely go check it out, the whole series is so fun! In the meantime, I wanna show you this sign I made: I just finished re-doing my dining room gallery wall. Before was a sad story…black, black,…
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Sisal Rope Wreath Tutorial
I had this old yarn wreath lying around FOREVER but it was broken. So the other day I was eating my Lean Cuisine and looking at the wreath and this bundle of sisal rope I’d also had forever. So in the next ten minutes, I scratched up my hands and made this cute sisal rope…
Warm Up With a Tour of My Beach Cottage
Welcome to my Beach House! Step out of your cold February and picture a balmy 76 degrees, open windows with a breeze flowing in, and serene blue skies. The Foyer The Living Room The Kitchen The Dining Room The Family Room The Breakfast Nook The Deck The Kids’ Room The Master Bedroom The Master Bath…
The Purple Lamp. (Old World and in Distress)
I’ve been adding accents of purple into my living room decor. I really love them, which is weird because I never really liked the color purple until now. But BEHOLD…. …THE LAMP!!! So I bought a lamp at Goodwill for like $8. Then I spray painted the crap out of it. But that was a…
Shabby Chic Lamp Makeover
I’ve been updating some old lamps around my house. I’ve looked for a long time at various lampshade ideas but was never really wild about any of them. I saw something on Pinterest and it inspired this little Shabby Chic baby: Do you like it? Hmm…I loved it at first. But then it became a…
Adding Purple Accents in Your Home Decor
So in my Update Your Living Room in One Hour post it was between purple and coral and you voted purple! So I’ve been adding in some purple accents. Take a look… I know, I know, I changed my living room wall again. It’s a hobby of mine. And now, not because you asked but…
Ten Minute Pillow Cases
Remember those lovely green pillows you saw in my living room post yesterday? Here’s a tutorial of how you can make a half yard of fabric into a pillow case in about ten minutes. These literally take ten minutes. All you need is a half yard of fabric and a pillow form that is 16×16….
Give Your Living Room a Fresh New Look in 1 Hour
Christmas decor always seems to bug me after Christmas is over. Almost feels like my house is saying “What is this stuff still doing up? Christmas is over, this is just embarrassing.” Some people get sad that Christmas is over, but I’m always ready to clear away the decor. My house is holiday decorated for…
Deer Family Pillow by Infarrantly Creative!
Hello Honeybear Lane fans. I am Beckie author of Infarrantly Creative, Roadkill Rescue and Knock Off Décor. Yes, I am busy. I have been obsessed with two things lately: making pillows and the Simply Screen Kit from Plaid. I saw this Holiday Deer Throw Family Pillow cover from Red Envelope that is not only $50…
Glittery Ornament Decor with Tulip Shimmer
The final review of 2011–Tulip® Fashion Glitter™ Shimmer Transfer Sheets and Tulip® Fashion Glitter™ Shimmer Fabric Paint! I was so excited to use these products when they came to me in that neat little box. Who doesn’t love glitter?? And using them could not be easier. You can cut them with scissors or a craft cutter…I…
Once There Was a Snowman Pillow
I am the proud new owner of an Accuquilt Go! Baby Fabric Cutter. Aren’t you jealous? I have wanted one of these since I first saw it on a blog ages ago. I mean really, what better tool could someone like me, who does quilting and applique all the time, need? What’s the first thing…
Giving Thanks: Thanksgiving Printables
Thanksgiving has always been quite obviously, a time for eating tons and tons of delicious food. And then it was about all the crazy football game madness. And now it’s about shopping sales insanely early to save tons of money. But what has it always really been about? Giving Thanks. Every year at Thanksgiving my…