a home decor blog, making it pretty one space at a time
I’ve been wanting to dive into embroidery and make it as easy as possible. After researching different techniques, I found one that’s perfect for hand embroidery for beginners—and I’m obsessed! The secret? Sticky stabilizer. It’s a special paper you can print on, peel off the backing, and stick to your fabric. Then you simply stitch over the design. When you’re… Read More
The Lenox Spice Village is one of my favorite vintage collections. I love its charm and whimsy—and I want to display it in a way that feels just as special. Since my kitchen only has a narrow shelf area, I decided to make a custom Scalloped Lenox Spice Village Rack that perfectly fits my space and my 24 little spice… Read More
I LOVE the look of ceramic bows—they’re the perfect touch of charm and whimsy. But have you seen the price tags? Some go for $100–$200 for just one! It’s wildly expensive, so I thought… why not try to make my own? And I did—using two different methods! In this post, I’ll show you how to make a DIY clay bow… Read More
Turns out, clay is magical! I’ve been having so much fun playing with it lately. My current favorite project? DIY air dry clay charms! You basically get to play with clay, mold it into fun shapes, let it air dry, and then paint it. To finish it off, you seal it in glossy resin for a durable, professional look. I… Read More
I am very obsessed with mosaics right now! I now have three mosaic floors (one in my bathroom, one in my laundry room, and one in my entry). Those all came pre-made, so I thought I’d try my hand at making a mosaic side table from scratch. This is a fun and affordable IKEA hack — I used the IKEA… Read More
I went thrifting recently and found the cutest nightstand. The lines were good, the bones were solid, and the drawers opened and closed easily thanks to their dovetail joinery. But the finish? It had definitely seen better days after many years of use. So, I decided to give it a fresh look and create my very own floral painted nightstand!
