Patchwork Pillow Knock-Off

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Maria from Delinda Boutique on Etsy emailed me wanting a place to feature her tutorial since she does not have a blog of her own.   Of course she must have known this would feed my insatiable desire for pillows!   I love these pillows because they are the perfect project to use some fabric {…Read More…}





Christmas Glitter Pillow

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I am kind of going through a glitter phase so I was excited when I got to try out the Tulip Glitter Sheets.  In my mind the only way I would purchase these were if they could be cut out with my Silhouette Cameo since my cutting skills are a close second to a kindergartner. {…Read More…}





Advent Calendar Pillow

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I have a thing for counting down to any event.  We already own a Dollar Tree Bucket Advent Calendar, the Silhouette calendar, and a billion Hershey Kiss Boards and now I am making a knock off version of the Ballard Designs Advent Calendar Pillow?  I know…I know… I have a countdown sickness.  There is just {…Read More…}





Mixed Metal Filigree Ball Necklace

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I love Stella & Dot Jewelry.  I adore the big, chunky baubles and unique designs.  Unfortunately, I just can’t justify the expense of the beauties when I know I can find a way to make it for less than that.  My friend Rebecca and I made a version of the Vintage Tassel Necklace.  I actually {…Read More…}





Custom Cabinet Knobs

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Cabinet knobs can be expensive.  At places like Anthropologie the high end knobs can range anywhere from $6 — $16.  If you have a dresser with six knobs you are shelling out some big bucks just for hardware.  I wanted to show you a way you can create beautiful custom knobs at home for a {…Read More…}





Found Pharmacy Bottles

Found Pharmacy Bottles

I have seen pharmacy bottles with vintage labels on them everywhere lately.   All the décor magazines have them and they make the perfect little vintage whimsy in a vignette or as a vase with flowers in them.   Well today I invited Angie from the Country Chic Cottage over to show you a Pottery {…Read More…}





Knock Off Theory 101

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As I peruse the latest design catalogs like Pottery Barn or Ballard Designs I always see the potential of mimicking the amazing designs in my own home.   Do you love looking at catalogs as much as I do? Here are a few things that go through my mind when I attempt a knock off {…Read More…}