by Nikki | Feb 17, 2014 | DIY, diy crafts, Interior Design, Window Coverings
Instructions for making magnetic curtain holdbacks. I came across some of these drapery tie-backs when I was in France and I knew they would be easy to make myself. You will need: large buttons ribbon magnets glue gun Instructions: Fist cut 2 pieces of ribbon about...
by Nikki | Jan 21, 2014 | DIY, diy crafts, Home Organizing, Interior Design
Is getting your home organized high on your resolution list this year? Maybe it should be! According to examiner, clutter can drain you physically and emotionally, create stress, make it difficult for you to eat healthy, and cost us time and money. Don’t...
by Nikki | Jan 13, 2014 | DIY, diy crafts, diy sewing projects, Home Organizing
Fabric buckets are easy to make and a great way to use up leftover fabric. Use them for toys, office supplies, kitchen accessories, craft supplies, you name it! You will want to use fabric that is strong and non-stretchy. If your fabric is really stiff, like canvas,...
by Nikki | Nov 19, 2013 | Christmas, DIY, diy crafts, diy gift ideas, holiday decorating
Here are some rustic, inexpensive, quick ways to wrap your Christmas gifts this year. Make a burlap bag. Cut the burlap twice as high as you want the bag to be, and 1″ wider. Stitch up the 2 sides, turn and you are done! I tied the bags with raffia and...
by Nikki | Sep 5, 2013 | DIY, diy crafts, Halloween, Thanksgiving
Fall has arrived! Where I live in Southern California, we are having a very hot spell so it really doesn’t feel like Fall yet. Still, I am excited for the cliches like pumpkin lattes, earth tones, eating chili and so on. How about you? source source source...
by Nikki | Sep 4, 2013 | DIY, diy crafts, Home Organizing
I made these cork boards for my article in ecoParent magazine – Fall, 2013 issue. They are easy to make and a stylish addition to your office, bedroom or kitchen. You will need: Adhesive backed cork board (can be bought by the roll at Craft stores) corrugated...
