I absolutely love presents wrapped in unexpected ways! One time, many, many years ago I had absolutely no wrapping paper to wrap a shirt I had bought for a friend who was celebrating her birthday. I emptied a box of rigatoni, placed the shirt inside and added a “bow” with various kinds of pasta (penne, tagliatelle nests and whatever… Continue Reading
My Christmas canvas art is full of little bells that… jingle all the way! Inspired after my “Canvas Art With Brass Monogram” project which I shared a few months ago, this one is only for Christmas but it will surely add a happy and festive note throughout the holiday season. I simply put together small metallic bells that create the chorus of my all time favorite Christmas… Continue Reading
Who said that a lavender sachet has to be small and puffy? Although I love the scent and I find that the pouches that lavender come in are almost always adorable, I honestly don’t think that their size is actually very convenient. As much as I love them on the store’s display shelf, they seem to get in the way when… Continue Reading
After spending a few hours during the last weekend working on some backyard updates (see here, if you haven’t already read my previous post), it’s now time to enjoy it! And what a better idea than inviting a couple of friends over for dinner. That was just the motivation I needed to make some summer… Continue Reading
After I was done with my latest project and before putting my sewing machine away, I thought I’d make a little bag from some fabric scrap and leftover materials from older projects. I’m so glad I did! Because sometimes an adorable little nothing can make your day! So, after finishing the IKEA hack, I had some of… Continue Reading
Ready for another IKEA hack? After the IKEA dresser remake and the cute and simple but absolutely beautiful addition to an IKEA duvet cover, I re-made an IKEA hamper. Have you seen the Jall Laundry Bag at IKEA? If you don’t already own one, I’m sure you’ve run into it at an IKEA store because it’s been selling for… Continue Reading
My favorite subject? Duvet covers and linens in general. I absolutely love a perfectly well-dressed bed and I can go on searching for the best bedding for ever. And how could I not? Bed sheets, duvet covers and coverlets can be so highly priced that they leave you with no room for a mistake. You… Continue Reading
I transformed a $50 boring headboard into an amazing upholstered embroidered monogrammed headboard! All done and ready in one week-end – including the hand made initials! And if you think I’m some kind of expert in embroidery, then you’re mistaken! All you need to know is how to aim (and follow my simple directions)! … Continue Reading
Not that long ago, I shared with you how I embellished my kitchen chair cushions with ribbon (Cushion Solution). First, I’m happy to report that although these are the most used chairs of the house, that ribbon has held up very well! For a while, I had some of that left over ribbon in my… Continue Reading
