Better Homes and Gardens

Jack-O-Lantern Jars

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These Jack-O-Lanterns are an easy kid friendly Halloween craft

Ottoman refresh…

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Slipcover tutorial, DIY ottoman makeover

Turtle cupcakes…easy!

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Easy Turtle Cupcake Recipe

Cheap and Easy Headboard Re-do…

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I have been wanting to change the slipcover on my headboard for the fall. I am in love with buffalo check and have been looking at fabric to cover it with. As you know, I am big into using curtain panels or shower curtains as fabric for home decor projects. It's usually cheaper than buying … Continue reading Cheap and Easy Headboard Re-do…

Favorite new side dish! Grilled Romaine…

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I may be late to the game but I have discovered Grilled Romaine this summer and just can't get enough of it! It's so easy, it's healthy and tastes great! Here's the recipe! Romaine heads (1 usually serves 2)Olive oilCajun spice mix ( I use 'Slap ya' Mama)Slice Romaine heads lengthwiseWash and pat dryBrush with … Continue reading Favorite new side dish! Grilled Romaine…

Bathroom re-do…

Fixer Upper style Farmhouse bathroom reno with faux shiplap
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On a whim the other day I decided to 'paint' my guest bathroom.  It's a tiny room so it won't take long right???? Ha! Of course it took all that weekend and then some! It started out with me using some primer we had on hand to cover the old powder blue paint. For some … Continue reading Bathroom re-do…

Pillow power…

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To say I'm obsessed with pillows may be an understatement! I just love how they can completely change the way a space looks for not a big investment! Since I'm a DIY'er I am constantly making new pillow covers out of all sorts of materials! I've used cloth napkins, curtain panels, tablecloths, sweaters, placemats and … Continue reading Pillow power…

Let there be light….DIY Lampshade…

Unique DIY grapevine lamp shade instructions
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This spring when we were cleaning out some wild grapevines from out landscape I made a wreath. While I was making that wreath, I had a brainstorm, to make a grapevine lampshade. So I went to Goodwill to get a cheap lampshade. I found just what I was looking for! Only $2.99😬 You need to … Continue reading Let there be light….DIY Lampshade…

The envelope sham please…

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I have been on the hunt for new euro shams since I redid my bedroom this spring. First of all they aren't the easiest thing to find for a reasonable price. I have a really hard time paying $30-40 for something I know I can make. So I decided to make my own. I bought … Continue reading The envelope sham please…

For the love of ironstone…

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Since junking season is in full force I wanted to share a way to clean up ironstone pieces that have those brown stains.  Recently I picked up an ironstone cake stand for $5 it was severely stained on top and had a little on the side. I knew I had cleaned a bowl, years ago … Continue reading For the love of ironstone…