Egg candles

Egg candles, how to make egg candles

There’s still time! A few eggs, some bees wax and a few wicks are all you need to make your own Easter egg candles! I’m scrambling to write this because Easter is this weekend and I only just tried this out on Monday.  I had no idea if it would work or not (as with […]

Simple plant stands made from scrap wood

scrap wood plant stand, 3-legged plant stand, raised plant stand, raised plant holder

Simple scrap wood plant stands that require only 6 pieces of wood. These and 14 other DIY plant stand options that I’ve made over the years. I was in my She-Shop the other day working on a plant shelf for my Aunt. You’ve seen this “Slatted plant stand for a bay window” a few months […]

Gorgeous DIY Wainscoting you can do in a day!

DIY wainscoting, DIY board & batten

One day to create a spectacular feature wall like this DIY wainscoting (faux board & batten). Tips, tricks, video, costs, and what not to do to DIY your own.  Oh guys! This might be one of my favourite DIY’s of all-time! I’ve done the faux board and batten in my bedroom – and I love […]

Faux greenery – and where I’ve had great luck!

faux greenery, faux greens, faux plants, fake plants, fake stems

Plants breathe life into your home – but not all of us have green thumbs.  Today I’m sharing where I’ve had some success with faux greenery and I’ll show you how I’ve incorporated them into my decor. Through blogging, I’ve had to learn a lot about photography and staging. I’m still not particularly good at […]

DIY Decor – Wooden Chain

wooden chain, wood chain, DIY decor chain, wood chain links

Not your typical DIY, this wooden chain was inspired by one I purchased, but decided to see if I could replicate out of scrap wood. Happy Weekend! I hope you all are staying safe (and warm) on this gorgeous, sunny but -21° C day?  (that’s including windchill – which, for those that don’t know, is the […]

DIY Decor – Painted Vases

painted vases, painted vase, DIY decor, faux pottery

Update your decor with a can of spray paint and those old vases you have sitting in the back of a cupboard somewhere.  Painted vases are the easiest, and least expensive way to add a bit of character to your space. Hellooooo there my friends! I am so excited today – MY COMPUTER IS WORKING!! […]

Kitchen Makeovers – before and afters

Kitchen makeover, painted kitchen, kitchen before and after

A kitchen makeover is on most homeowner’s wish lists, but it’s usually a long-term goal because a complete overhaul is cost prohibitive, invasive and very, very time consuming.  Today I’m showing kitchen makeovers that can be DIY’d or hired out at a fraction of the cost and time.   Do you love seeing before and […]