Fall is definitely here! Even is usually oh-so-hot south-central Texas. We just had a cold front blowing in from God knows where. Whaaat?!! (Cue: Whiny minion voice. By the way, I just love that movie, don’t you?!) Coming back to the topic, the cool weather just inspired me to create a little something. While I…
{Ditto} DIY: Upcycled Trash Receptacle – To Do Or Not To Do
You might remember the {Ditto} DIY monthly design challenges that I took part in. The aim of the challenge is to find simple, bite-sized ways to add fine design elements into our own homes – a month at a time! August’s challenge is to “Add a classy pattern to a trash receptacle“. Here is the inspiration picture. The Inspiration Picture –…
{Ditto} DIY: Framed Fabric Art
Last month, I took part in the {Ditto} DIY monthly design challenge issued by Fieldstone Hill Design. The aim of the challenge is to find simple, bite-sized ways to add fine design elements into our own homes – a month at a time! July’s challenge is to “Frame some fabric”. Here is the inspiration picture – a framed pair…
‘Good Enough’ Re-purposed Table With Curtain
Imagine the most boring, yellowish brown, laminate wood table/nightstand with the drawers missing. I had such a piece in a dark corner of our house, holding our extra shoes. Our apartment does not have a mudroom and I could never imagine having grimy sports shoes in the closet. Yuck! We have a shoe rack neat…
A Sneak Preview
I got some fabric in shades of blue and green. As you may have noticed from my past projects here and here, they are my current favorite color combination. I will be using them in a few projects, one of which is more cushion covers to complete my living room update. The green fabric proved so hard…
DIY Handbag Makeover – Update An Ugly/Old Handbag
We all have our moments of error in judgement, especially while shopping online. It happened to me recently during a handbag purchase. Now, I know quality is better than quantity, but when you have to tote around snacks and other stuff for a little one, you just might rethink that, right?! My bags do take…
Spring Cushion Covers
I wanted a quick update for our living room. We had red and black throw pillows and I wanted to lighten the look for spring. I bought this fabric from Hobby Lobby a long time back. I finally got around to making new cushion covers out of it. I am no seamstress by any stretch of…
