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The unexpected DIY farmhouse sign

Posted on November 4, 2019 by

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DIY farmhouse sign for above double doors {Heather's Handmade Life}

The farmhouse sign itself looks great, but what I love even more is how it fills the gap above the patio doors and helps to balance the height of the new hutch.

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Replace broken drawers with shelves

Posted on November 16, 2017 by

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Replace broken drawers with shelves

Broken drawers? Missing drawers? Not a problem! We’ve all had a cheap dresser at some point, and we all know what that means: The broken drawers suck and they eventually fall apart. That was certainly the case with this one. Remember, a couple of… Continue Reading “Replace broken drawers with shelves”

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Thrift store lamp makeover

Posted on November 10, 2017 by

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Thrift store lamp makeover {Heather's Handmade Life} Dated floral lamps are transformed into sparkly pink lamps with oversized white shades!

You guys know I love a good thrift store lamp. When I find a matching set, I will ALWAYS buy them so I can get my lamp makeover on. *waves hands in the air like I just don’t care* Usually, they don’t have shades,… Continue Reading “Thrift store lamp makeover”

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Laminate furniture makeover

Posted on November 6, 2017 by

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Laminate furniture makeover -- How to turn old laminate furniture into AMAZING pieces {Heather's Handmade Life}

I felt like I’d been duped. Could I really redo laminate furniture? I was pouty that despite being as heavy as promised, it wasn’t real wood.

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I’m Heather Laura Clarke. I’m a writer living in beautiful Nova Scotia, I have a 12-year-old son and a 10-year-old daughter, I married my high school sweetheart, and this is the story of my handmade life.

I have depression and anxiety, and I fight like hell every day to keep them from taking over my life. Creating things helps.

Whether I’m writing novels, decorating a room, busting out my power tools to build furniture, getting muddy in the pottery studio, sewing clothes, or cross-stitching a swear word, I’m all about using my creativity to craft a life I love.

I’ve been writing this blog since 2009, so if you dig deep into the archives, you’ll meet a bright-eyed 25-year-old newlywed who was basically obsessed with having kids, buying a cozy house, and supporting herself full-time with her writing. (Spoiler alert: she got exactly what she wanted.)

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