Here’s a pretty and practical DIY for the home. Who said compost bins have to be plain?
Earth Day is April 22nd. Sorting waste and growing your own food is a huge way to live greener. (Literally!) This DIY turns any tin into a practical, odour-filtering compost caddy you won’t have to hide when friends come over.
See the compost caddy tutorial on Wayfair
This project was made in collaboration with Space Station
Let me be honest: we feed our cats a LOT of treats.
The problem is, bright orange bags of Dreamies don’t look very pretty. For a practical and attractive solution, I made this mushroom storage jar to keep the cat treats safe!
It was my first time painting clay with Annie Sloan, too. Step-by-step tutorial to make your own:
Disclosure: This post was made in collaboration with Rust Oleum
Here’s a project to celebrate longer days and brighter evenings as the clocks go forward.
Our house is still full of boxes and we’re living out of luggage bags until the wardrobe gets set up. I needed a break from unpacking! This quick makeover was just the thing.
I found an old, French-themed clock at a secondhand shop. It was pretty as-is, just not my style.
Here is the before:
Candles add atmosphere whatever the occasion. Over on Wayfair I’m sharing how to dip and carve your own candles. Just in time for Earth Hour on March 28th!
I love the rustic, handmade charm of hand-dipped candles. Carving wax is really tactile and fun, too. Candles are easier to carve than they look!
Go check out the candle tutorial here.
Disclosure: This post is in collaboration with Keepmoat
I’m obsessed with houndstooth. As a pattern it’s smart and sophisticated. In a word, timeless.
I love the way it looks with a bit of handmade flair!
Learn to stamp the houndstooth pattern and use the printed fabric to sew a simple cushion cover. After the tut I’m sharing some of my tips for making DIY decor without losing your sanity. (It’s easy to go overboard!)
