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To the Guest Room, Robin!
Alex loves comic books. And I love that he loves comic books. (He often writes about them here.) So this project is mainly an attempt to create a room that Alex gets excited about. The way I get...
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A DIY Headboard to Rule Them All
I’m back! And in full force with another bedroom project. No, not another not-really-a-headboard headboard. This is the real deal, folks. A DIY upholstered nailhead trim headboard. Now, let me be...
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Custom Onesies. Or in this case, Twosies.
I’ve been dabbling in custom onesies for quite some time now. They are usually just a fun little accompaniment to a baby gift that a new mom actually wants. But I love making gifts personal and I’ve...
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Before and After: Desk Chair
It’s amazing what a little spray paint can do, huh? I found this chair a couple of years ago at a Salvation Army. I’m pretty sure the price tag was $3.99. I knew it needed some paint and a new seat...
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Christmas Crafternoon
I started this blog last year after giving and receiving(!) lots of lovely handmade gifts. This year we didn’t make very many gifts, but we did have fun this weekend around the tree, painting ornaments...
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Ain’t she a beaut?
I got a sewing machine for Christmas!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks Mom and Dad! Ain’t she a beaut? I recently took a sewing class at Lill Street Studio and loved it. My friend Caitlyn let me borrow her sewing...
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You say goodbye and I say hello.
We have this great big dining room table that we painted with chalkboard paint (thanks, Emily) and we love it. It’s perfect for doodling during dinner parties and score keeping for games. It seats 10...
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The Idiot’s Guide to Valentine’s Day
Dear boy readers with sweethearts, if you only ever do one project from this blog, do this one. (Preferably print this on Wednesday at work, because Valentine’s Day is on Thursday.) Dear girl readers...
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There will be snacks, there will be snacks.
Andrew Bird knows what’s up: where there are friends, there will be snacks. And the only thing better than snacks are cool little plates to serve them on. When I discovered ceramic paint last year, I...
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Go ahead, make my day.
A few months ago I promised you a new series: Absolutely no occasion. In a few words, do this and make someone you love/like a lot feel awesome. So today I bring you…the six pack of love. Here’s what...
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Before and After: Mid-century Dresser
Where I live, everyone wants a mid-century dresser topped with an old-timey typewriter and a pair of mini antlers underneath an antique cloche. (I just learned that word.) So antique stores in the city...
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We can pickle that!
Have you ever wanted to live in pioneer times? Oh man, have I. I couldn’t get enough of Laura Ingalls and her little house, quilting bees and barn raisings and berry picking. And you better believe...
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Sweet Skills
Recently I discovered a great website called Skillshare. As the name suggests, it’s a place where someone with a sweet skill can sign up to share it with other people. And most of the classes only cost...
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Preparing for Advent
I often feel anxious. Some days it’s because I feel stressed about work or money. Some days I wonder if I’m doing enough, while other days maybe too much. Some days I’ve just had an extra cup of...
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