My 2.5 year old daughter is at the age where she loves having her own space to sit and be creative. For a few weeks I set up a temporary art area in front of our big living room window with crayons and paper. I was amazed how often she went over to sit and … Continue reading Simple IKEA LATT Table and Chair Hack
The time had come to move my two-year old out of her crib and into a big girl bed. Of course, I didn’t want just any old bed. I wanted her to have one of those trendy house beds you see all over Pinterest and Instagram. Looking at them online, there aren’t many Canadian retailers … Continue reading DIY House Bed
Love the look of minimalist art? Want to do it yourself? Here are three easy ways to make something beautiful for your walls. Line Art The simplest and most zen art project you will ever do. All you need is paper and a chisel tip marker in the colour of your choice. Start in the … Continue reading DIY Minimalist Wall Art
I was recently gifted my grandmother’s old sewing machine, so I decided to make my toddler a simple Halloween costume. I’ve always wanted to get into sewing, but for some reason I find it super intimidating, which is weird considering all the DIY projects I take on. Maybe it’s because it involves an actual machine? … Continue reading Easy Black Cat Halloween Costume
New to crafting? Not sure what you need or what tools you should invest in? Here is my list of 12 (or so) essential items to help you complete all your future craft projects. 1 – Scissors A good pair of scissors go a long way! They should be large and sharp, and ideally, used … Continue reading 12 (or so) Essential Craft Items
Over the years, I have painted and refinished a lot! Chairs, doors, cabinets, dressers, benches; I painted, stained and varnished whatever I could get my hands on. I think the first item I had ever refinished was my old 80’s dresser. It had a white finish with multicolored speckled knobs. As a 14 year old, … Continue reading Paint it Right – Tips for Refinishing Furniture