Category: Decor

Ridiculous but amazing: sew a cosy for your cleaning wipes

Posted on August 17, 2015 by

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Yes, this is quite possibly the most hilarious, unnecessary thing I have ever created, but it’s also one of my favourites. I love using antibacterial wipes to clean the kitchen counters and polish up the taps in the bathrooms, so I had one container… Continue Reading “Ridiculous but amazing: sew a cosy for your cleaning wipes”

Category: Craftiness, Decor, DIY, Funny, Sewing

DIY dollhouse from old shelves

Posted on July 27, 2015 by

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These DIY dollhouse shelves take up very little space, and they’re light enough to move around from room to room.

Category: Craftiness, Decor, DIY, Organization, Playtime

How to re-cover patio furniture cushions

Posted on July 19, 2015 by

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I was sweating as we wrestled furiously on the carpet, each of us struggling to win. It was strong, but it was no match for me. With one final shove, I beat it into submission and fell back against the floor, exhausted. Yes, you… Continue Reading “How to re-cover patio furniture cushions”

Category: Craftiness, Decor, DIY, Sewing

How we turned a disorganized hall closet into a functional mudroom

Posted on July 11, 2015 by

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I’m not sure what went wrong. I listened to Pinterest — at least, I thought I did. I implemented storage solutions. I used pops of colour (perhaps too many pops). I accessorized! Yet my first attempt at turning our entryway closet into a mudroom… Continue Reading “How we turned a disorganized hall closet into a functional mudroom”

Category: Craftiness, Decor, DIY, House of Dreams

DIY silhouette art

Posted on July 4, 2015 by

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Clearly, the last thing this house needs is MOAAAAR WALL ARTZ.  But I can’t help myself. I’m addicted to making things to hang on the walls. Is there a rubber awareness bracelet for this, because my walls need an intervention, probably. I love this… Continue Reading “DIY silhouette art”

Category: Craftiness, Decor, DIY

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