March 2010

Double Duty: Movable Window Seat or Bedroom Bench

March 8, 2010

Before In my house - I have this space above the foyer, it is a hallway that connects two bedrooms, we call it “the bridge”. It adds architectural character to the foyer, but has no real use. It is basically an unused space, except when I have to vacuum the carpet. It is the only action the [...]

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Oscar Gowns and Glitter

March 7, 2010

And the Oscar goes to….YOU! A Walk Down The Red Carpet What girl wouldn’t want to have Harry Winston sparkling around her neck or wear a beautiful designer gown and shoes? I sure would, but I can only dream about it – the life I lead doesn’t include a walk down the red carpet at [...]

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How-to Make Inexpensive Place-Card Holders and Napkin Rings for Your Tablesettings

March 4, 2010

Recently, when I was cleaning out the mess in my basement junk area, I came across a box of drapery pleater hooks. The kind with 4 prongs that are used with traverse rods. They immediately reminded me of a craft that my mom used to make when I was a kid. She was into [...]

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How-to Make a Designer Pillow

March 1, 2010

If you love labels and logos then this project has your name written all over it. If you love to re-purpose then this is one way you can re-use the labels in your clothing. I almost always take the labels off my clothing because the tags itch and become annoying. I carefully remove them with a seam ripper. I [...]