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A Little Update From Me
If you’ve noticed things feeling a little quieter lately, I wanted to pop on here and share a quick life update with you all. We are officially in one of the biggest stages of building our house — painting, flooring, and getting everything ready to move in! This part of the process is exciting, exhausting,…
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How I Made a Lightweight Ruffle Underskirt from an Old Bedsheet (For Almost Free!)
I recently found the cutest lightweight underskirt on Amazon—it had a soft, flowy shape with a delicate ruffle at the bottom. It was exactly the kind of layering piece I love wearing under dresses. The only problem? It was $26. (And just in case you want an under skirt but don’t want to make it…
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Sewing a Vest in One Afternoon (Beginner Sewing Challenge!)
I had this idea pop into my head:Could I sew a vest in just one afternoon? No overthinking, no planning it out for days—just grab what I had and go for it. So… that’s exactly what I did. The Vision I had this really pretty, lightweight fabric sitting around. It’s almost see-through with soft pink…
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Turning Old Fabric Into Something Useful: My Beginner Potholder Project
Lately, I’ve been really motivated to use what I already have—especially old clothes and scrap fabric that would otherwise just sit around. I’m still very much a beginner when it comes to sewing, but I wanted to try making something practical for my home. So, I decided to make a few potholders. Not perfect ones……
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Easy “Hello Spring” Mod Podge Decor (Using What I Already Had 🌸)
Sometimes the best projects are the ones you don’t overthink. I wasn’t planning anything complicated—I just wanted to use what I already had and make something pretty for spring. And honestly, this turned into one of those simple but satisfying crafts that anyone can do. If you have a few empty bottles and some scrap…
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DIY Rustic Pallet Sign with a Meaningful French Phrase
“Joie Incommensurable” – Immeasurable Joy There’s something so special about creating decor that isn’t just pretty—but meaningful. This piece has been on my heart for five years. It started as a simple idea between my husband and me, a phrase that means something deeply personal to us: “joie incommensurable,” which translates to immeasurable joy. Life…
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Turning “Junk” Into Beautiful Easter Decor (Purple & Yellow DIYs)
Today I worked on a couple of Easter DIY projects using things I already had on hand—old marinara jars and scrap wood—and I am obsessed with how they turned out. Even better? Everything fits perfectly into my purple and yellow Easter theme this year. ✨ DIY Easter Floral Jars (From Old Marinara Jars) I started…
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How I Made a Simple DIY Easter Apron & Potholders (Beginner-Friendly & Budget-Friendly)
This week’s project was such a fun one—and perfectly imperfect in the best way. I decided to make an Easter-themed apron and a couple of matching potholders using materials I already had at home. I’m still very much a beginner when it comes to sewing, so there were definitely mistakes along the way… but honestly,…
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Three Charming St. Patrick’s Day Bottle Decorations Made from Old Glass Bottles
There is a certain satisfaction in giving new life to objects that might otherwise be discarded. A simple glass bottle, once emptied and set aside, may yet serve again—this time as a delightful decoration for the home. Allow me to describe each of these little creations. Luck Bottles with Shamrock Ribbon The first arrangement consisted…
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DIY St. Patrick’s Day Candles from Recycled Glass Jars
I had a few small flat glass jars left over from a dessert and didn’t want to throw them away. They seemed like the perfect size for small candles, and since I needed a few more decorations for St. Patrick’s Day, I decided to turn them into festive candles instead. Making the Candles First The…
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