• Sewing

    Easy Custom Appliqued Pillows

    Last week I ran across a store having a huge remodeling sale. I picked up a few solid red pillow covers I though would work well in the “man cave.” They are nothing fancy but they were a steal at 50% off. I added them into the room and they…

  • Sewing

    Slip into Slip Covers

    My Mom’s style is totally shabby chic and with that  comes lots and lots of white. Well white fabrics in the home need to washable especially when you have a large family. For Mom the solution has always been slip covers on all the furniture, no not your grandma’s plastic…

  • Sewing

    Ready for Halloween?

    With Halloween just around the corner I thought I would share with you my favorite costume ever! Three years ago at the height of the Katy Perry “California Girls” craze I decided to take on a giant project, to re-create Katy Perry’s and Snoop Dog’s costumes from the music video.…

  • DIY - Sewing - Vintage

    Making Doilies Modern

    When I think of doilies I think of grandma’s living room, well actually I don’t think of doilies much at all, but if I did I’m sure grandma would come to mind. I see piles of crochet work at thrift stores and garage sales and so often this delicate handy…