Archive: Home Sweet Home

April 13, 2012

DIY Glass Tinting

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'm guessing the arrival of spring flowers has everyone thinking of ways to show them off with some great glass tinting posts recently, like the how-to from Craftaholics Anonymous that Haley shared last week. If you're looking for even more glass tinting ideas, check out Scoutie Girl for a post from Regina Morrison of Acute Designs.

Posted by Lish Dorset | Apr 13, 2012 04:00 PM Home Decor, Home Sweet Home | Permalink | Comments (0) | Email This | Bookmark and Share

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April 10, 2012

How-To: Tiny Garment Rack

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If you're little one is in need of small-sized garment rack, head over to Smile and Wave for a how-to and some adorable photos.


Posted by Lish Dorset | Apr 10, 2012 04:00 PM Home Decor, Home Sweet Home | Permalink | Comments (0) | Email This | Bookmark and Share

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March 30, 2012

How-To: Knit a Rag Rug

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Crazy Mom Quilts is known for her great tutorials, like this crocheted rug made from old T-shirts a few years back. Her latest tutorial shows us how to knit a rag rug using fabric scraps. I'm guessing more than a few of you have a pretty hefty scrap stash at home that would be perfect for something like this!

Posted by Lish Dorset | Mar 30, 2012 04:00 PM Home Decor, Home Sweet Home, Knitting | Permalink | Comments (2) | Email This | Bookmark and Share

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January 5, 2012

DIY Sound Proofing Panels

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Putting some fun Ikea fabric to a clever use, Elizabeth and Andy of Our First Cottage created these inexpensive sound-proofing panels for their home studio in Nashville. We've got a small studio in the works here at my house, so I think I'll need to make a pair of these, too.

Posted by Lish Dorset | Jan 5, 2012 02:00 PM Home Decor, Home Sweet Home | Permalink | Comments (2) | Email This | Bookmark and Share

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December 29, 2011

Reusable Swiffer Covers

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My cousin made me a set of reusable Swiffer covers for Christmas this year and I'm already putting them to good use. You can make your own with this Craft Pattern from 2010.

Posted by Lish Dorset | Dec 29, 2011 02:00 PM Crochet, Green, Home Sweet Home, Homemade | Permalink | Comments (3) | Email This | Bookmark and Share

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November 21, 2011

How-To: Felt Fall Garland

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Over on Scoutie Girl, Regina Morrison of Acute Designs created this felt fall garland tutorial to help you get ready for Thanksgiving entertaining. With just a few pieces of felt and some basic craft tools, you can create this look, too.

Posted by Lish Dorset | Nov 21, 2011 05:00 PM Home Decor, Home Sweet Home | Permalink | Comments (1) | Email This | Bookmark and Share

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November 18, 2011

Small Felt Pumpkins

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Need some inspiration for Thanksgiving decorating this year? Home Made has a tutorial on how to make small felt pumpkins. The tutorial walks you step by step through the process of making these cute, teeeeny pumpkins.

Posted by Lish Dorset | Nov 18, 2011 11:00 AM Holiday projects, Home Decor, Home Sweet Home | Permalink | Comments (0) | Email This | Bookmark and Share

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October 28, 2011

DIY Teru Teru Bozu Halloween Dolls

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These adorable Teru Teru Bozu dolls grabbed my attention during lunch yesterday. Omiyage in Toronto posted a great picture of them this week and referenced a tutorial on how to make them from Halloweens past. It's been so rainy this in Detroit lately that I think I need to make these ASAP.

Posted by Lish Dorset | Oct 28, 2011 11:00 AM Halloween, Home Sweet Home | Permalink | Comments (1) | Email This | Bookmark and Share

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October 23, 2011

How To: Make a Decadent Meringue

As the last warm days of summer draw to a close and our palettes shift from light and airy to warm and spiced I have the most difficult time trying to plan what I'm going to make for dinners and desserts. Summer is full of fruit pies and meringues in my family but personally I prefer a heavier, more chocolate filled dessert. But I think I may have just found the perfect dessert for our family gatherings, a meringue cookie from Tickled Red called creole kisses with cocoa-coffee glaze. The decadent flavor of roasted pecans in a light and airy texture of the meringue, just top that off with a little cocoa-coffee glaze and call it a good day.

Posted by Lindsey North | Oct 23, 2011 07:00 AM Food, Home Sweet Home, Homemade, Recipes | Permalink | Comments (0) | Email This | Bookmark and Share

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October 20, 2011

Beeswax Tree Ornaments

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Growing up, we had beeswax ornaments on our Christmas tree every year. When I saw this set of ornaments from Pamela of Pretty Dreamer, I thought of all sorts of great holiday memories.

Posted by Lish Dorset | Oct 20, 2011 02:00 PM Home Decor, Home Sweet Home | Permalink | Comments (0) | Email This | Bookmark and Share

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October 16, 2011

How To: Make Pumpkin Coffee Cake

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One of my favorite smells in the world is that sweet, spicy, pumpkiny smell that most of us associate with fall and the holidays just around the corner. This twist on the traditional coffee cake from Heather of Heather's Dish is the answer to your sweet craving on a lazy Sunday. It's time to make some cake and cuddle up on the couch with some cider, fresh pumpkin coffee cake and a good book.

Posted by Lindsey North | Oct 16, 2011 07:00 AM Food, Home Sweet Home, Homemade, Recipes, Thanksgiving | Permalink | Comments (1) | Email This | Bookmark and Share

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October 3, 2011

Retro Pot Holder/Towel Combo

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This caught my eye as a great holiday gift idea for those of you making gifts and starting to make them now. Angela Yosten, of Moda Home Mom, offers up this easy tutorial on how to pair a pot holder and towel together for a retro kitchen look.

Posted by Lish Dorset | Oct 3, 2011 05:00 PM Home Decor, Home Sweet Home, Sewing | Permalink | Comments (0) | Email This | Bookmark and Share

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