Painted Rug & DIY Link Party #34

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Have we mentioned that we have a crawlspace? Well, we do. And with that crawlspace comes a crawlspace door. Er, more like a trap door. Effectively a piece of plywood set into the floor. Not very attractive. We tried to cover it up with a rug…only to wash and dry said rug…until it shrunk too much [...]

Our Top 10 Weekend DIYs

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All right all you Canucks, this weekend is May 2-4! That means it’s time for DIY projects, gardens, highway traffic jams and the real beginning of summer! And for our American neighbours south of the border, I know that next weekend is your May long weekend. So the same goes for you I suppose! Typically [...]

Girls’ Room Inspiration: Thinking Out Loud

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We’re searching for a little inspiration today! When we redid our girls’ room back in September 2010 it looked like this (bad camera focus and all – sorry): Did I mention that was a year and a half ago? Anyway, the girls have since grown a bunch – go figure! And we’re needing more storage and [...]

DIY Vintage You Are My Sunshine Sign {Martha Stewart}

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Boy, have I got a project to share with you – I’m practically giddy with excitement for how it turned out! I hinted at the project last night … And even last Friday when I posted a sneak peak into the GIANT bag of crafting supplies we received. WOWZERS! That’s a LOT of “good things”, [...]

Painted Burlap Pennant Banner {DIY Link Party #26}

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Last fall we shared our crazy simple DIY fall burlap banner. Let me just say for the record (again!) that I am a big fan of burlap. Like LOVE it. Only not for pillows or chairs or anything I have to touch often. I prefer cozy for that. But I love how burlap looks. Anyway [...]

Ikea Hack: Stencilled Placemats & DIY Link Party #21

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This is an Ikea hack of sorts. I love Ikea for it’s simple linens. And these Ikea Marit placemats were just screaming for some embellishment. No, not like with glitter and jewels. But just a little something-something, you know? So, as I’m working on Spring Decor (the mantle is going to be great!), a mini [...]

Royal Design Studio Stencilled Bedroom Wall

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A few weeks back I told you that I won Lisa Goulet’s blog giveaway for a $50 credit to Royal Design Studio. Yay me! (Yay, Lisa and Royal Design Studio for hosting the giveaway!) After deciding on the Large Moorish Trellis Stencil… …I waited patiently for it to arrive in the mail. While I waited [...]