I wanted a kitchen sink skirt, but I didn't want to remove my cabinet doors. No tension rod or ring clips were going to stand up to my family's daily use. So I came up with a way to attach a sink skirt to the doors, without removing them or damaging them at all. I've always loved the look of a kitchen with a sink skirt. I think there's something so charming, so warm...so homey...about a room with fabric softening the hard line of wood cabinets. You just know there's someone with an apron roaming about. And a pie in the oven. Well, not my oven, but you get the idea.Read More of This Ar ..read more

I've been a homeowner and DIY decorator for a long time. A very, very long time. So you would think that by now, nearly 30 years in, I'd know that there's no such thing as making just one little change. Inevitably, that single update triggers a flurry of others. Most recently, I've been dealing with a decor avalanche in my ensuite bathroom. Although, I hesitate to use such a lofty term to describe my tiny space. It's literally the smallest room full bathroom on the planet, but in the land of 1920's beach cottages, where I live, a bedroom with a bathroom attached is not a standard ..read more

Here's how to organize the space under your kitchen sink and hide that icky garbage pail, when you don't have room for a fancy built in trash cabinet. It's an easy DIY and one you can accomplish in an about an hour. Whenever I embark on a new crafting journey or contemplate one of my house DIYs, I always, always consider the pretty. It's usually the driving force behind my makeovers, since I'm definitely a form over function girl. And unless I have absolutely no choice in the matter, or it's repair, like when the pipe burst under the kitchen sink, and I just needed the water to stop rus ..read more

I found an old wooden planting box at the thrift store and gave it a quick makeover in minutes with a dollar store sticker. It's an easy DIY and makes a fabulous budget centerpiece for your next spring or summer celebration. Spring cleaning isn't usually my thing. I'm so excited to get back outside once the warm weather arrives, that I generally leave the scrubbing and organizing for fall. You know, when I'm back inside again readying myself for the holidays. And hibernation. It's just makes more sense, if you ask me. However, this spring, has been cold. And I have more time on my han ..read more

Ah April! I love this month. Flowers are beginning to bloom, the weather is starting to warm up. And my yard is filled with baby bunnies, egg filled nests and, on some very special days, a pair of ducks. My colorful calendar was a gift from the very thoughtful Kris at Junk Chic Cottage Lovely. Apparently, this year it's also the season of eclipses and earthquakes.Read More of This Article ..read more

Looking for a thrifty, last minute way to decorate for Easter? This quick and easy crafty DIY won't break the bank and will dress your holiday table or walls in seasonal style. Check out the simple steps and hop into spring. I have to say, when it comes to technology, I'm pretty savvy, but really, I'm an old school girl. I prefer paper and pencil to iPhone lists and calendars. And while I understand that AI is all the rage, I just can't get on board. However. Over the past year, I have completely fallen in love with the Google Image Search tool. It's become my new seek and find best ..read more

Did you ever have a design plan for a room and found out that it looked better in your head, than it did in real life? Well, I'm kind of in that place, right now. And I have been for over a year. Ever since the new sofa was delivered for my family room. Oh, don't get me wrong. I adore the sofa.Read More of This Article ..read more

I found an old glass cutting board at the thrift store for $1.99. It was scratched up, but with a little bit of decoupage magic, I turned it into a showstopping, functional new addition to my cottage style kitchen. Here's how I did it. Several years ago, I found an old glass cutting board at the thrift store and decided to give it a makeover. It was a pretty piece and in pretty good condition. I just didn't like that paper bag pattern. So I grabbed this paper guest towel and gave it a makeover. One that was more fitting for my home. And fall. Unfortunately, after one season in the ..read more

Window treatments can be pricey and they don't always come in the style or fabric that matches my decor. So I learned how to whip up the easiest custom curtain valances in under an hour using a simple patterns. Here's one of my favorites.  From the moment I started blogging, way back in 2013, I've always focused on home decor. Homemaking and decorating have been my passion for as long as I can remember. I think it's in my genes. I remember getting so excited for the transformation as I watched my mom redecorate the house for each new season, changing out the bedding. And replacin ..read more

Well hello friends and Happy March! The weather is warming up, spring is just a few days away and I'm smiling. I hope you are, too! February was chilly and snowy month. Aside from a few small road trips, I spent most of it cuddled up in front of the fire, watching old movies, so I'm more than ready for crocuses, sunshine and short sleeves. I just hope Mother Nature and that groundhog have had a nice little chat and are both on the same page. ?Read More of This Article ..read more