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Moody Winter Dining Table Decor

I’m not one for winter sports, but après-ski is definitely my speed! When my good friend Ariel from PMQ for Two decided to put together a winter table decor hop I had to join in. As someone who is always cold, winter is not my season. However, I do love curling up by a fire

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Best tools for DIY projects

Have you been inspired to try your hand at some DIY projects, but not sure what tools you’ll need? For more basic projects I have the same tools I grab almost every time. I’ve put these tools together in an essential tools list here.  If you’re ready to tackle a project that’s a little more

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Our Powder Room Makeover – Five Years Later

Powder Room Five Years Later One of my most popular blog posts is also one of the first I ever published, and it was the first DIY I tackled in our house: our powder room makeover.  Anyways…With some paint, a little trim and some beadboard wallpaper, my mum and I added some much needed personality

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Here’s to a great 2019

Happy New Year! Did you have a great holiday? Mine seemed to rush by quickly and was a lot busier than usual, but I still managed to take some time to reflect on 2018 and plan some of my goals for 2019 – an annual tradition for me. 2018 was definitely a bit of a

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Homemade Maple Pumpkin Irish Cream

There are really only two occasions when you will find me drinking before 11 am – when I’m building a deck and Christmas. And you know what will be in my coffee on Christmas morning? Some homemade maple pumpkin irish cream. Can I really call this Irish cream if I put Canadian whisky in it?

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DIY Gifts you can Make This Weekend

Stone Coasters These stone coasters by 1905farmhouse are a fun DIY gift using easy to find supplies! Christmas Hand Towels Give some plain white kitchen towels a festive update with some heat transfer vinyl and this template from Mom Envy. Don’t have a cutting machine? I highly recommend the Cricut Maker which is what I use for

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Four DIY Wreath Projects for your Holiday Door Decor

Need some inspiration for some pretty DIY holiday door decor? Check out these four DIY wreath projects from fellow bloggers that were shared as part of the Deck the Home Blog Hop! Christmas Hoop Wreath This simple hoop wreath from Two Feet First is a minimalist way to add some extra colour and cheer to your front

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DIY Holiday Themed Woodworking Projects

Framed Wood Sign This cute Christmas tree sign by Creative Ramblings is festive and fun – and a really easy DIY! Wood Sign with Lights Light up your space with this festive happy holiday wood sign by Two Feet First. Wooden Gift Tags These DIY wood gift tags by Design Inside the Box are such

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