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Our Front Porch Makeover
Matt and I desperately need to spruce up our front porch. When we first moved in, we bought a great little couch and ottoman from Target, and I made cushions for our porch swing.… Read MoreSince then, however, half of our porch swing cushion has gone missing (I think it blew away when we were on vacation–I never did get around to making little ties for it), and the other half has completely faded, due to sun exposure. Also, the IKEA table is completely weathered (and not in a cool, antiquey sort of way).
It’s time for a change.
Here’s what I’m thinking:
- Make a new porch swing cushion (I hate
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Holiday Decoration Update
Woo-hoo! I have nearly finished making some new holiday decorations. Honestly, I had so much fun carving out time to hand-make these objects. I feel like we will return to them–year after year–as our family grows and we create new traditions together.… Read MoreFor the “Cherish” banner, I bought this pattern and followed it closely.
For the advent calendar, I was inspired by this tutorial, although I was too lazy to actually pull out my computer and reference it when it was time to make it.
For the quilted table runner, I just winged it (or is it “wung” it?). I’ll be posting a quasi-tutorial over at 2000 Dollar Wedding
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Handmade Holiday Decorations
Are you all going to kill me if I start talking about getting ready for Christmas? (I mean, I’m kind of annoying myself!). I swear I used to be one of those people who rolled my eyes if I heard Christmas carols before December 1. And it’s not even Halloween.… Read MoreBut this year is different. Last year, I pretty much let Christmas slip by with very little handmade goodness, and I made a pact with myself to not let it happen again. Now that I’m pregnant and really trying to reduce stress in my life, I have to work ahead.
So, Christmas talk it is.
Here’s my plan:
- Make bunting
