We purchased our Ikea sofa a few months ago, and since sharing photos of it on Instagram I’ve often been asked where I purchased it. And it seems that people are usually surprised when they hear it’s from Ikea. I think it looks a little more refined than what people perceive is the typical Ikea sofa. This post provides a complete and unbiased review of this sofa after three months of daily use in our busy house of five. I hope this Ikea sofa review will help potential buyers, as the Froslov sofa ...
When to use chalk paint, fusion paint, and milk paint
There are so many wonderful paint products on the market these days, it can be hard to understand their differences and know when to use chalk paint, fusion paint, and milk paint. This post describes my experiences with these three types of paints and will hopefully help you decide what type of paint to use for your project. Updating old pieces of furniture with paint is one of the easiest and least expensive ways to update a space and make it look like you spent a lot on the décor. This is ...
A SIMPLE EASTER TABLESCAPE FOR ANY DÉCOR STYLE
I have put together a simple Easter tablescape that I think will work with most décor styles. This neutral tablescape has elements of nature, French décor, and farmhouse style, all with a touch of whimsy. I recently had the opportunity to make a presentation to a girl guide troupe on the art of tablescapes and this was the tablescape I presented to them. My Recipe for a Good Tablescape Unique Table and Chairs The first element is the table and chairs themselves. I like pairing ...
THE EASIEST, TASTIEST CRUSTY BREAD RECIPE
Look no further if you are searching for the easiest, tastiest crusty bread recipe. I have to admit that I don't like and don't eat prepackaged grocery store bread. It has just never appealed to me. However, I absolutely love bakery bread, particularly crusty French style bread. Give me a French loaf, some good cheese, and some olives or tapenade, and I'm a happy girl. In fact, this is what we happily ate for lunch most days when we travelled to Paris. This post contains affiliate ...
I have searched high and low and this is the easiest tastiest crusty bread I have ever made. It rivals the bread from artisan bakeries and is delicious enjoyed with a little butter or tapenade, or in a delicious sandwich.
DIY ROBIN’S EGGS FOR EASTER
I have been making these sweet DIY robin’s eggs for Easter for the past three years. They are very inexpensive to create and require only dollar store or craft store materials. They can also be completed in about an hour. I love the soft blue robin’s egg colour, but these eggs would be adorable in any pastel shade- yellow, pink, lavender, green, or beige. This post contains affiliate links. Materials for the DIY robin’s eggs Package of 12 plastic eggsSmall container of chalk paint ...
HOW TO CREATE A CUTE COFFEE BAR IN ANY SPACE
Have you often scrolled through Instagram or Pinterest, dreaming of one of those beautiful coffee bars, imagining yourself preparing a latte and choosing from an array of cute mugs? Does your caffeine dream end with the realization that you simply don’t have the space to create such a luxury? I had thought that for some time too, but when I started thinking about my home differently, I realized that there were actually several areas where I could create a cute coffee bar. This post ...
