Christmas DIY & Decorating Projects

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As you all know we’re moving…in 11 days! So obviously there are no Christmas decorations up at Chez Acheson yet. There will be – in about two weeks – but not yet. But I know loads of you are decking the halls right now, so here is a round up of our past Christmas decorating [...]

DIY Link Party #45

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You’re all going to laugh at me…I totally thought today was Wednesday! I was all proud of myself, thinking I’d just write the DIY Link Party post for tomorrow…and then I realized it was already Thursday! Now do you see why I’m looking forward to the routine of autumn?! Sheesh! _____ So, before it’s Friday, [...]

Fall DIY Projects Revisited

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Can you believe it’s the middle of August already? You do know what that means, yes? It means that FALL is coming! Now I adore summer: the sun, swimming, no schedule, ball games, etc. But I think I equally crave the autumn’s cooler weather, sweaters, back to school organization and the decorating! Some of my [...]

TLC’s Craft Wars

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Hello friends! We’re still visiting and eating and sharing with Dean’s family for the next few days. So in the meantime I’d thought we could give you a little sneak peek at the second episode of TLC’s new show hosted by Tori Spelling, CRAFT WARS!! Haven’t heard of Craft Wars yet? Well… In each episode of CRAFT [...]

Burlap + Nailhead Trim Bulletin Board {DIY Link Party #27}

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Ah burlap, how we love thee. {Have we mentioned that before?} A little while ago we made a burlap-wrapped canvas to display some sentimental treasures in our bedroom. Last week we whipped up a painted burlap banner. We tied burlap to our ladder-back chairs for Easter and used it as a runner under our centerpiece. Now [...]