I love chairs. I really do. If there’s a chair on the sidewalk with a sign that reads “FREE” there’s a pretty good chance it’s coming home with me. Sometimes, although not often enough according to my husband, I reject a chair. Yes, even I have chair standards. Now, what’s funny about this chair, is… Continue reading My Chair Obsession
Category: home + garden
DIY projects for the home and in the garden. Projects that reuse items are my favorite!
Re-Using Candles to Make New Ones
Here's a reader's question about candles and keeping them or not.... Question: What do you do with candles that have burned down to the bottom but still have wax left? It seems like a lot of waste. Answer: I completely agree, there is a lot of waste. I keep the old candle stubs and make… Continue reading Re-Using Candles to Make New Ones
Sewing Project: Repurposed Tote Bag with Pocket
One item there seems to be an endless supply of at second-hand stores is tote bags. I love sewing and always want an excuse to use some leftover fabric and create a bag. After seeing all of the used tote bags at second hand stores, I decided to take the time saving, easier route. I… Continue reading Sewing Project: Repurposed Tote Bag with Pocket
Sew a Slipover for a Wine Bottle
We have some friends who like to tease me about my love of sewing little “cozies” for everything. Maybe I have been known to sew a slip-cover or two for uncommon items around our house but, I love to sew. I also love to use all of my sewing scraps and leftover fabrics. This sleeve… Continue reading Sew a Slipover for a Wine Bottle
Raised Garden Beds
Growing your own vegetables is very satisfying. Eating food that you’ve grown in your own garden is a wonderful way to embrace the idea of farm to table. Many homeowners don’t have much space to devote to growing their own food. I definitely fall under this category. We live in the city with a small… Continue reading Raised Garden Beds
Fresh Eggs From Our Backyard Chickens
By far the biggest benefit of having backyard chickens is getting eggs. Chickens don’t normally lay in the winter months, unless they receive enough light on their eyes. This is why many chicken coops are lit. We don’t light our coop so we don’t get eggs in the winter but we do miss the fresh… Continue reading Fresh Eggs From Our Backyard Chickens
Bedding Question: New Down Comforter
Here's a question someone sent me about purchasing a new down comforter. Question: My son needs a new down comforter. Where should I purchase a new one? Answer: The Company Store. They have regular sales, a good return policy, and quality products. Only purchase it on sale. Look for channels that are stitched down all… Continue reading Bedding Question: New Down Comforter
Bed Question: Where to Purchase a New Bed
This readers' question is about a new bed and where to purchase one. Question: Our son needs a new mattress and box spring. Where would you go to purchase a new bed set? Answer: Ikea. Next time a mattress and box spring are needed at our house, I’m going to Ikea. They have all mattress… Continue reading Bed Question: Where to Purchase a New Bed
Bed Bug Question
A reader sent me this question recently: Are you worried about bed bugs when purchasing used items? Answer: No, but I do inspect items very carefully before bringing them into my home. With furniture that has cushions or stuffing, I take the cushions apart to make sure no little creatures are living inside it first.… Continue reading Bed Bug Question
Tomato Cages – Go Gingham Style
Planting tomatoes means staking the plants. For several years, I used the old standard, cone shaped tomato stake. I’ve never had much success with these. My tomato plants would get too tall or I couldn’t reach in to pick the fruit. Then, I read the book, “Square Foot Gardening” by Mel Bartholomew and got inspired… Continue reading Tomato Cages – Go Gingham Style
Go Gingham 