Once upon a time I found a rope mirror that I loved.... however I did not love the $500 price tag. So I called my father in law and he helped me with this surprisingly easy project. It take a while, but it's totally worth it for a mirror that has lasted for years. Want to make your own rope mirror? How to make a rope mirror *this post contains affiliate links* You will need: 2x2 (or larger) piece of MDF, Particle Board or Ply Wood Jute Rope (I used Hot Glue Sticks Mirror Mirror ... continue reading...
The Look For Less: Windsor Chairs
Last week I started this new series, and I’m so glad y’all loved it as much as I do! While I agree that buying really good second hand furniture is a very, very smart way to go, I also encourage building your own when possible. Sometimes, however, neither of those options are viable. When you look for something specific… say Windsor chairs…. they never seem to be around. And as handy as Mr. SCC is, I don’t know that he’d be able to replicate these beauties. Since there was a request last week ... continue reading...
Upcycled outdoor light fixture
Crawling through junk shops makes me happy on 99 kinds of levels. I’m happiest when I can find something that’s rusty, worn out and pretty much cast aside. Not only are those items generally cheap as chips, the bonus is the challenge of figuring out how to repair them – or better yet recycle them into something that I need. This light fixture is a great example. Picked up a local shop for less than $1, the rusty, crusty lure of it caught my eye, even though it was no longer functional with a ... continue reading...
Dining Room decorating inspiration
Dining room inspiration comes in all forms - but my favorite sources are always catalogs! I love thumbing through a hard copy or even online to see what designers come up with and how they bring the space together. I did a little digging to find sone of the best dining room ideas, so we can all do a little dreaming. *This post contains affiliate links, which means if you make a purchase from one of the links then I earn a tiny profit from the sale without any additional cost to you. Those ... continue reading...
Where to buy burlap
Ya’ll knew that, right? From table runners to pillow covers to buntings – if I can put it on something, then there’s a safe bet that I’ll try it. There's just something that touches my farmhouse house lovin' soul. (burlap wreath by Amanda Formaro) But even though I have a deep, unabiding love affair with it – not all burlap is created equal. Whaaaattt??? You didn’t know that? Yeah… each vendor has a little different shade, a different texture, and even some of them have a distinct ... continue reading...
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