Ticking stripe napkins are one of my favourite additions to my tablescapes, as they are adaptable to farmhouse, French, and beach house décor styles. They have a lovely simplicity but are far from boring with their two-different widths of stripes and play between two colours. In this post, I show you how to make a set of easy DIY ticking stripe napkins. These are not no-sew napkins, but they are still simple to make and will last a long time. *This post contains affiliate links. The most ...
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Cozy winter décor for after Christmas
Do you wonder how to fill the void after you have taken down the Christmas décor? “Undecorating” after Christmas can feel a little depressing with the months of winter ahead without the cheerfulness of Christmas décor. In this post, Cozy winter décor for after Christmas, I show you how to create a fresh and cozy space for winter. I believe in embracing the season you’re in- for us in Canada that means lots of snow. Therefore, I try to include nods to the snowy season as well as warming touches ...
How to store Christmas ornaments after the holidays
One of my most asked questions in December was how I store my Christmas ornaments and décor since I obviously have so much of it. In this short post, How to store Christmas ornaments after the holidays, I share all my favourite tips for packing up and storing my Christmas décor. It’s a fairly simple process and not elaborate at all- I think anyone can do it with just a few essential supplies. *This post contains affiliate links My first tip is to keep the original packaging where possible. ...
Top 12 IKEA hacks to try now
You all know I love a good DIY and that IKEA is one of my favourite places to shop for affordable home decor. As a result, this post combines these two loves. In my top 12 IKEA hacks post, you will see how to take an ordinary IKEA piece and turn it into a unique statement piece that has a custom look. These pieces are suited for an updated traditional style home or modern farmhouse style home. Small Wood Furniture Pieces Accent Table This half moon accent table imagined by Hunker.com ...
My top 10 blog posts of 2019
Happy New Year my friends! Thank you so much for joining me in 2019 on this blogging journey. I started blogging one year ago and have loved every minute of it. A top ten summary for the year appeals to me as it shows me what posts were your favourite and what you'd like to see more of. I was a little surprised to see that many of your favourites were IKEA posts. However, I'm also happy to hear this because IKEA has been a favourite source of inspiration for me since I was a preteen. In fact, ...
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all of you! I hope you have a wonderful holiday, full of beauty, comfort, and joy. I'll see you all in 2020. And for a little dose of what really goes on in our home: Love, ...
