Real Decorating for Real People
If you are thinking about trying a little applique, you might want to try the Stamp Basket because only the basket handles are appliqued. The Stamp Basket quilt block offers a first experience with appliqué. The basket handles are appliquéd onto the center triangles and they help to soften the very angular nature of this…
These are simple ideas for saving money, reducing stress, and just enjoying the simples pleasures of summer for a change. Not long ago I wrote a story about the “Perfect Thanksgiving”. It was mostly about the pressure I was putting on myself to recreate the perfect Thanksgiving that my Grandmother had made for us all…
How are your children going to learn to sew if you don’t take the time to teach them? Well, here’s a great floor pillow project to get started and it’s something they’ll use for years to come. I don’t believe that there are too many schools these days that offer Home Economics in their curriculum. …
Summer is the perfect time to grab your crafting tools, set up a workspace outside, and create accessories for your home. During the summer months I am always looking for projects to keep my kids busy. Here’s a great project that doesn’t cost an arm and a leg, it’s pretty easy, and in the end you…
Handkerchiefs are so colorful and in so many beautiful patterns, there should be some way to use and display them in your home…well, here are three ways! This project was born from a personal need to get my grandmother’s handkerchiefs out of the boxes she had stored them in and out in the open where they…
June’s tree needed to really say summer is here, and nothing says carefree summer than sailing, ropes and white lights. A holiday tree in June? Yes, you can stop laughing; we’ve been through this several times now. Why not celebrate the entire year with a pretty lit tree inside your home? It doesn’t have to be…
You know you can do better than a tie this year, so take alittle time to browse through these 30 ideas…one has to be right for your Dad! This Hallmark card says it all, and for most Dads, this is all they need. However, Matt and I were discussing Father’s Day gift ideas and although…
Matt and I started having a discussion about what makes a summer great. Aside from the gathering of family and friends and good eats from the grill, there were certain summertime “props”, if you will, that kept coming up in the conversation. We decided it might be fun to put this list of a dozen…
Looking to bring a little summer to your home? Here are a few suggestions that are economical, easy to do, and are quick so you have more time for summertime fun! Big bold summer color striped fabric make great pillow covers for your current sofa pillows. Make them out of washable cotton canvas for easy…
With furniture getting heavier and heavier, it’s not a bad idea to learn how to move it safely before you spend the rest of the weekend flat on your back! Hey guys, Matt here, before moving on to lighting and the rest of the decorative project, I suggest you set up your room in the…
