Did you see the Red Letter Words giveaway? Amongst the entries was a question: Hey – that’s a great question!I don’t know why it never occurred to me to talk about this – but here we go. Do you see that darker line running between the bottom of the TV and the table, right in the middle? That is where the old wall stopped. We built in on each side of the doorway, bringing it from a 10 ft. opening to a 6 ft. opening – adding about 3 ft. on each side. We knew we wanted a hanging flat screen, so ... continue reading...
How to slipcover an ottoman
Welcome once again to Transformation Thursday! It's the one day of the week we all get together to celebrate getting stuff done. No matter if you've been coming around for quite a while or this is your first time, everyone is welcome to share their projects, big or small. Just link up at the bottom of this post. I bought this ottoman at a yard sale for $5 nearly two years ago. I had another slipcover on it, but it was a bare basic version, and it was worn out. Since we’ll be buying a new couch ... continue reading...
The Zipper Pillow Cover Tutorial
Pillows are the ultimate decorating accessory in my book. They can add comfort, color, pattern, all in one little piece. Pillow covers are actually more my style, because I change my mind more often than tractors go by (which in my neck of the woods is pretty darn often!) And why wouldn’t I? In about 15 minutes, 1/2 yard of fabric and a zipper later, the look of a chair or sofa can be changed – easy peasy. You’ll need two 17 inch square pieces of fabric and a 20 inch zipper. You’ll also ... continue reading...
Upcycling a farmhouse style sign
Looking for a good upcycling idea? This project started out with a coffee table and turned into a bold, farmhouse style sign. It was so easy to make - and the results make it hard to believe that it started out with a piece that was destined for the dump. Luckily upcycling doesn't scare me, so I decided to dig it out of the barn and bring it back to life. And since I had everything on hand, this was a "free for me" project. Upcycling a Coffee Table to a Sign This post contains affiliate ... continue reading...
Sofa shopping
We’ve worked on the kitchen long enough, and to get the final piece in place, we have to replace our sofa. The current one we have is simply too small. So, I’m going to slip cover it and move it to the kitchen for a little seating area. I’ve been browsing here and there, trying to find the sofa that’s just right. My first love was this one from Ikea. I really, really love it. I don’t love that it’s a 6 hour drive to go get it, though. But at $599, the price is definitely ... continue reading...