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I try to keep the kitchen counters clutter free; I spend lots of time cooking, and I like to have a clean and organized space where I can function and enjoy my time when preparing a meal. Lately, I’ve noticed that stuff has been adding up on the counters: we just got a new coffeemaker and we’re not quite ready to get rid of the… Continue Reading
I saw this starfish wall art on the Ethan Allen website and I absolutely loved it. It’s a hand painted starfish mounted on a shadow-box-style frame with a discreet hand-applied border in the same exact color. Really beautiful, perfect for a summer home but quite expensive. It made me think that this would make the perfect present for… Continue Reading
In the master bedroom, we’ve been using on each side of the bed the IKEA LACK coffee tables as nightstands. This was supposed to be a temporary situation as it was an effortless and inexpensive solution, but we ended up having them for over five years. I quickly got used to their fairly large surface that could easily accommodate more than… Continue Reading
Never, in a million years would I throw away a basket – or any kind of container whatsoever – before trying to repurpose it, no matter what its condition. This flatweave basket was a favorite because of its loose shape and its generous size. It may have lost its handles during the last move but it certainly… Continue Reading
For the second weekend in a row we’re having friends over for dinner and I’m styling our dining table with the exact same decor. It’s easy to put everything together as I have all the items in my home, except maybe for the limes which I bought last minute. And because no two homes have the exact… Continue Reading
Two birthdays ago, my mother and sister gave me a present that made me ecstatic: my very first sewing machine! My initial reaction was to promise my sister that I would sew something for her, anything she wanted! She asked for fabric pouches to store her jewelry when traveling. Very easy to make, but it seemed that I was always too… Continue Reading
The little things that don’t need big words… are usually the ones that make us smile! Proppmatt chopping boards – IKEA – from $2.99 to $6.99 Epicurean natural cutting board – Bed Bath & Beyond – from $11.99 – $34.99 Leather lace – Michaels Stores Continue Reading
This little piece of furniture was a free find on The Freecycle Network. The ad was posted for a couple of days and no one seemed to be interested in it. I thought that it would be perfect for extra storage in my home. It seemed like a fresh coat of paint was all it needed to look like new. You can… Continue Reading
Boxes, boxes, boxes! I could have hundreds and I’d still want more! I just can’t pass a nice box without studying its design, size, shape and material. I always have a good reason for buying one and I always find the best use for it in some part of the house. A box serves a dual purpose: It can be used… Continue Reading
This cozy and easy-to-make coverlet requires no stitches, no seams, no hems, no sewing skills at all! All you need to know is how to thread a needle and how to make a knot. Easy, right? I simply used a duvet cover and I inserted a layer of batting. Then I stabilized the three layers (fabric… Continue Reading