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recover a chair cushion

How to Recover a Chair Cushion

  Today’s I’ll show you how to use an old chair cushion cover to make a new one.  This will finish up my thinking chair makeover & give me a comfy spot to think!  Since this cushion has a “T” shape, there are a few tricks I’ll show you to get around those corners & […] Read more…

The Saga of Dyeing an Upholstered Chair

Well, the day has finally come for my pink chair makeover reveal.  Let’s just say – it did not turn out how I envisioned!  It did, however, turn out to be more of a challenge than I first thought it would be.  That’s the reason for the “saga” in the title.  While I have to […] Read more…

the monthly roundup May 2017

The Monthly Roundup ~ May 2017

Today is my 1 year blogiversary!  This kind of snuck up on me y’all!  I didn’t realize today was the day until I logged in & WordPress said “happy anniversary!”  As exciting as that is, I have nothing special planned for today besides the regular monthly roundup.  My son graduates tonight, so this week has […] Read more…

Recycled Seed Starters & Seed Organization

  Today’s post was supposed to be about renovating my thinking chair.  Unfortunately, mother nature had other plans {rain} & that project will have to wait.  Since I couldn’t go outside & do the stuff I wanted to do, I had to find something I could do inside.  Organizing my seeds seemed like a good solution! […] Read more…

DIY Macrame Frame

Do y’all remember macrame?  My mother had a macrame planter for years in her living room.  Well, it’s making a come back & I’m not complaining!  I love anything crafty especially if it involves yarn or fabric.  This project is part DIY & part yarny goodness.  That means it’s okay for Monday, which is all […] Read more…

Magazine Rack Repurposed to Trellised Planter

Today’s DIY post does involve plants, but it’s still a DIY project!  I’ve got gardening on the brain right now y’all!  This was a quick little project that only takes a day at most.  That’s really only because of waiting for paint to dry.  A magazine rack repurposed also means one less thing in my […] Read more…

How to Fix a Low Neckline with a Pleat

Do you have a top you love, but something’s a little off?  Most people don’t realize that ready made clothing does not fit most people off the rack.  Some have good tailors while some just got lucky!  I had a friend of mine ask about altering clothes to be more personalized & better fitting.  So, […] Read more…