When I spotted this old, primitive secretary on Facebook Marketplace, I love the plain lines and the open shelves. The paint, though, was not 0my taste at all. We ended up driving about 100 kilometers to pick it up, along with another cabinet that’s in much better condition. The Before: Bright Blue and Wobbly Once…
One of my favorite finishing touches in our newly painted white kitchen is this quick and easy set of DIY cottage-style curtains. They took just ten minutes, with no sewing necessary (unless you want to), and were made from soft green cotton tea towels. While the all-white cupboards and tile backsplash really brightened up the…
Painting cabinets is a lot of work, between the prep, the priming, and the multiple coats of paint, it takes both time and patience. But painting old kitchen cabinets white is the easiest and most cost-effective way to make a huge impact on the look and brightness of your kitchen.. While white kitchens might not…
Where I live, it often stays cold well into May, so I like to bring the feeling of spring indoors early. Creating a DIY tree branch centerpiece is an easy way to add a fresh, seasonal touch to your home, even while it is still chilly outside. A natural tree branch centerpiece is a simple…
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and what better way to show your love and appreciation than with a heartfelt, handmade gift? DIY Valentine’s crafts aren’t just for kids; adults can dive into the fun as well, creating beautiful, and meaningful craft ideas that uniquely express their feelings. This collection has a project for…
The little crochet scrubby pattern makes for an easy and quick DIY Valentine gift. The free pattern is included along with a helpful video tutorial for beginners. Crochet scrubbies are a great way for beginners to practice working with cotton yarn, and they make simple and thoughtful DIY Valentine gifts. Although most crochet scrubbies are…
These two vintage cheeseboxes were at our small-town thrift store. They had been donated full of beeswax candles, so they smelled amazing. Because of the smell and the floral applique on top, the store thought they were hat boxes. The restoration of these old cheeseboxes is different from my usual style. Instead of painting them…
DIY backsplash tiling is one of the easiest DIY projects you can do that adds value to your home. Our current home was a little above our price range and still had low-end finishes. We bought it knowing we’d need to make some updates over time as we could afford it. Some updates like nicer…
