Farmhouse Gallery Wall

DIY Farmhouse gallery wall

It’s done! Happy dance, happy dance! I quoted this project at “it’ll only take me about three hours”…  oops, business mistake #1. This is the wall we were looking to mimic: This was the plan I came up with to keep the feel, but change out the names: THIS is the finished product: This farmhouse […]

What Moms Really Want for Mother’s Day – Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

Mother's Day Gift Ideas

I look forward to Mother’s Day. It’s the one day a year when your family (should) acknowledge/s your efforts and sacrifices. I think that’s what the day is really about – what most days should be about really – acknowledging and being grateful for those around you that contribute to your health, happiness and well-being. […]

Mother’s Day String Art

Mother's Day String Art

Just a quickie post today to give you something you (or Hubby) can work on with the kids this weekend; Mother’s Day String Art! I have a million-and-one scrap pieces of wood in the garage.  Too small to do much with, but too big to just throw away, so I thought I’d get the girls […]

DIY Plant Hanger

DIY Plant Hanger

This past weekend brought the return of Spring weather to SW Ontario – and with it, the annual “Spring itch” to get out into the sun and plant something… but we have an urban legend in our area – that you should never plant anything until after May two-four weekend. You see, we’ve been known […]

DIY Wooden Sign

DIY wooden sign - Patisserie

With all of my pantry obsessing of late, and my continuing avoidance of completing my income taxes, I finally got around to a project I’ve been thinking about for quite some time…  a DIY wooden sign for above my pantry door. I went to France years ago, and in my travels through different areas of […]

Build Your Own Ottoman Tray

DIY Ottoman Tray - a great beginner project

I’m all about little vignettes lately.  Specifically designed areas of decor that tell a story.  I don’t know that my attempts at vignettes necessarily tell a story, but I think they give off a vibe or feeling of warmth and welcome. I feel warm and welcome anyways. The trend right now seems to be trays […]

Make Your Own Teacup Bouquet

Make your own teacup bouquet

It was my birthday last week, and if you follow me on Instagram, you will have seen all of the flowers that I received. I love flowers.  Something about the colour, the scent the decadence makes them such an incredible treat – unfortunately, they don’t last very long. In order to enjoy flowers more often, […]