I think Advent Calendars are such a great idea. While I do have fond memories of the chocolate cardboard ones you can pick up just about anywhere, I have much fonder memories of the DIY one my mom made my sisters and I. It was made of felt with a pocket for each day,...
Here is a really simple fabric gift bag you can make in around 5 min, as long as you have some basic sewing skills! I wanted my finished bag to be around 7″ wide x 8″ tall, so I cut a piece of fabric (I used hemp/cotton muslin) 15″ x 8″. I cut...
· I thought this article from Celebrate Green was worth sharing: Take a realistic lookat the number of gifts you plan to give and the amount you plan to spend. Will Christmas leave you with credit card debt you’ll be paying well into swim...
Glue some mettalic ric rac or ribbon to a plain box for instant Christmas sparkle!A clever way to use up all the odd buttons I’ve collected over the years!I’m not sure if I’ll be able to get my old paint cans this clean, but they sure look...
One of the easiest, least expensive ways you can decorate your house for Christmas, is with evergreen branches. I wait until 1-2 weeks before Christmas so that the branches won’t get too dry, and then I go out and cut the ends off of some large evergreens we...
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About Me
Hi! My name is Nikki and I am the owner of NikkiDesigns. I am an Interior Decorator, sewist, and fabric expert. I love to promote mindful living - by using organic fabrics, supporting eco-conscious brands, and by recycling and re-using whenever possible. I hope you enjoy my blog!
