Category: Craftiness

Spray painted outdoor lights

Posted on October 19, 2015 by

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Spray paint your old outdoor lights and make them look NEW! {Heather's Handmade Life}

We’ve lived in our house for exactly four years now — Thursday is our move-in anniversary — and so I celebrated a little early by doing something that’s been driving me crazy since we moved in. I have no idea why it took me… Continue Reading “Spray painted outdoor lights”

Category: Craftiness, Decor, DIY, House of Dreams

Thanksgiving DIY gratitude placecards

Posted on October 15, 2015 by

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Make some gratitude placecards! It will give everyone those fuzzy warm Thanksgiving-y feelings we enjoy so much.

Category: Cooking, Craftiness, Family, Holidays

Home province/state string art

Posted on September 30, 2015 by

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The last thing my house needs is more wall art. Well, I suppose if we’re getting technical, the last things it needs are wooden monograms, dust, fabric stashes, and crayons with the labels ripped off. Anyway, that certainly doesn’t stop me from making new… Continue Reading “Home province/state string art”

Category: Craftiness, Decor, My Handmade Home

The modern rocking chair makeover

Posted on September 28, 2015 by

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I know, I know — painting antique wood is wrong. Some of you are probably cringing at the before and after photos this week, and thinking I’m crazy for messing with something so old. But hear me out. One of my husband’s colleagues gifted… Continue Reading “The modern rocking chair makeover”

Category: Craftiness, Decor, DIY, House of Dreams, Sewing

Build your own slide-out pantry

Posted on September 21, 2015 by

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You never hear anyone say “Oh, I have so much cabinet space, and I really don’t know what to do with these empty drawers.” That’s because canned goods multiply when we’re not looking, and packages of spaghetti are procreating faster than we can go… Continue Reading “Build your own slide-out pantry”

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