Ikea is one of my favorite stores. Every time I go there, I stock up on these pretty red-striped grain sack-ish dish towels. I've been wanting to use them for a pillow for quite some time, and this weekend I finally took the plunge. After measuring and sizing for my pillow insert (20"), I started by sewing three of the four sides together. I then turned it right-side out and broke out some black fabric...
I've had this pitcher from Ikea for a few years now. Last year, I added a coffee label to it using Mod Podge. Unfortunately, it started to peel off. Can't have that, now can we? So yesterday, I gave it a new Frenchy makeover using waterslide decal paper. I have to say this is one of my favorite Frenchy images. It's making the rounds on Pinterest so be sure to download it when you can!...
I have been waiting literally months for my local Ikea to get the pretty aqua blue kitchen cart that you've probably seen all over Pinterest. Guess what? I grabbed mine this morning! Yayyyyyyyyyyyyyyy! I'm so very excited! As soon as my hubby steps foot in the door, he's putting this baby together. I'd do it myself but I don't have a great track record with assembling Ikea products. Better to be safe than sorry! Jeanine...
Ikea has these sweet tart tin ornaments. I forgot to take a before photo but they had a red gingham pattern in the middle and red ribbon to hang them. I decided to give mine a Frenchy touch: I used some distressed vintage French book paper for the centers. My Cricut didn't have the exact circle size so my circles are a little smaller than the centers. Once I glued the paper in, I added some...
Hurricane Sandy is on it's way to New York. I figure I better get some posts in before we lose power. With Hurricane Irene in 2011, we went 6 days without power. Ack! Fingers crossed, it won't be as bad as they are predicting. Yesterday, I ran a bunch of errands to prep for the storm and popped into Ikea. I picked up this four-pack of little metal stars. So petite that three easily fit...
I've had this little Ikea jar for ages. Tried to unload it at our garage sale over the summer, but no takers. So after walking past it for the 1000th time this week, I decided to give it a quick makeover. Excuse the dark photos, it's really dreary here today: I knew I wanted to do something Christmas-y because this is actually going to be filled with goodies for my Mom. I found this perfect angel...
