Category: DIY
DIY barn quilt (without the barn)
Have you ever spotted a barn quilt? They’re huge wooden squares painted in simple patterns to look like an actual quilt. I haven’t seen many in person — despite living in rural Nova Scotia — but I immediately flipped for the idea. I mean, hello!… Continue Reading “DIY barn quilt (without the barn)”
Bedroom decorating on a budget
I recently helped a client redecorate her master bedroom and we made a pretty spectacular impact with very little cash. I love how it’s now a space that expresses her fun, loving personality. It all started with a dresser makeover. Since we redid her… Continue Reading “Bedroom decorating on a budget”
DIY hanging bars
Three summers ago we built a simple wooden teeter-totter for $60 and the kids still love it today. It opened our eyes to the genius of building your own playground equipment from solid wood, rather than spending hundreds or thousands on dinky metal and… Continue Reading “DIY hanging bars”
DIY pergola picnic table
When you’re a certified indoor person and avoid the sun like a vampire, it’s a challenge to have children who love (and need) to play outside. Even with my collection of oversized hats, sunglasses and tubes of fancy sunscreen, I’m all about sitting in… Continue Reading “DIY pergola picnic table”
Free coffee table makeover
I was starting to worry that my favourite week of the year was going to be a bust. Clean-Up Week was almost over and I had yet to pick up a single curbside treasure. Luckily, I scored a few great pieces on the last… Continue Reading “Free coffee table makeover”
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