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Project DIY: Making a Photo Wall on a Budget
We love a good DIY project! Not only is it fun to give new life to old things, it is a great way to keep items out of the landfill. Part of a sustainability mindset is finding ways to use what we already have and therefore purchase less. The DIY Project: How to turn a bland corner or empty wall into something amazing! Photo wall: Why I love it My photo wall was created out of a desire to do something with a very boring corner in my house, but not having a lot of money to do it. The photo corner has now become a photo wall as our…
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Project DIY: Dyeing Eggs Naturally
Easter is a time for vibrant colors and festive traditions, and dyeing eggs naturally has, in the past, been at the heart of these celebrations. While store-bought dyes offer convenience, there’s something special about harkening back and creating your own natural dyes using ingredients found right in your kitchen! Not only is it a fun and creative activity, but it’s also a way to avoid the chemicals found in commercial dyes and the plastic these items are usually wrapped in. In this guide, we’ll explore how to dye eggs naturally. If you’re looking for more fun spring activities, check out our past post here! Dyeing Eggs Naturally: Gather your ingredients…
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Project DIY: Brightening up an Old Planter Box
We love a good DIY project! Not only is it fun to give new life to old things, it is a great way to keep items out of the landfill. Part of a sustainability mindset is finding ways to use what we already have and therefore purchase less. One of the reasons I love thrift stores so much is that there are fun treasures to be found that just need a little refresh to have a second lease on life. One of those finds was this old planter box I’m sharing today. It was a little drab, but certainly had potential! The DIY Project: Brightening up an old planter box…
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Project DIY: Painting my way to a carport refresh
We love a good DIY project! Not only is it fun to give new life to old things, it is a great way to keep items out of the landfill. Part of a sustainability mindset is finding ways to use what we already have and therefore purchase less. The DIY Project: My tired carport! Why I Love It I live in an older house that my husband and I (with much help from friends and family!) have renovated as over the past 8 years or so. The big things are done but there are a few smaller, though impactful, projects remaining and the carport is one of the items on…
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Project DIY: The Charcoal Chalkboard
The DIY Project: Turning a Dresser Mirror into a Chalkboard This is a throwback to one of the first projects Krista and I tackled together. We got ambitious for this project and decided to completely transform a piece of furniture. We took this old dresser mirror and made it into a chalkboard! Our working together actually started with furniture DIY projects, including this mirror turned chalkboard and this vintage table we transformed. Why I Love It We loved that this piece was solid wood and had a good structure. We also enjoyed the fun shape to the mirror and were immediately inspired by it. The Plan We decided to remove…
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Project DIY: Unexpected Spindle Upcycle
Today I’m sharing a project that was a lot of fun to do, though a little more complicated than my usual DIY projects. I had come across several old spindles in a secondhand shop, and, though I wasn’t sure what I was going to do with them, decided to buy them anyway. Read on to find out about this unique upcycling project! The Project: Turning Antique Spindles into Cake Stands Why I Love It I love to decorate my table for occasions, and having a fun cake stand or two on hand makes it even easier to add height and colour to my table displays! The Plan Cut down the…
