Wreaths are a welcome statement during the holidays and all through the year. Along with the traditional wreaths, I wanted to add a tropical theme wreath to our holiday decorations. This pleated duct tape wreath fit the bill. I was inspired by the white duct tape wreath from Emily of Jones Design Company. I chose…
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Make an Advent wreath
The four Sundays before Christmas are known as Advent, the first season of the liturgical year. An old tradition that comes down to us from Germany is the Advent wreath with four candles to light each Sunday (and sometimes a Christmas candle). Try this DIY Advent wreath with natural materials from the garden. Supplies To…
Toddler bib and smock
At some point, babies start feeding themselves. Using a spoon and fork are wonderful milestones, but a toddler bib is needed when the baby bibs don’t cover enough territory when yogurt, oatmeal, and other goodies are involved. Here is a toddler bib I designed based on one of our family heirlooms. Supplies You will need…
Makeover: From junk room to office, Part 3
DIY How to make roman shades I’m sharing with you my successful directions for working, blackout roman shades. This is Part 3 of the journey from junk room to peaceful tropical office. [See part 1 and part 2 here!] We had a little bobble when Kathleen (of Kathleen Mapson & Company) suggested roman shades for…
Makeover: From junk room to office, Part 2
DIY How to make pinch pleat drapes The “junk room” in our house was supposed to be my office! I was sewing and working around piles that didn’t have a place to belong. This is Part 2 of the journey from junk room to peaceful tropical home office with Kathleen Mapson & Co. [See part…