Beach Themed Bedrooms: Lakeside Room Reveal!

HomeArts and Crafts IdeasCreative Beach Craft Ideas for AdultsBeach Themed Bedrooms: Lakeside Room Reveal! If youre looking for ideas forbeach themed bedrooms, youve come to the right place! So in our mood board youll find beautiful teal colors, natural wood accents and pops of sunshiny yellow. We think we stayed pretty true to our original design plan in the final room. the bathroom and kitchen). We started by painting the bedroom walls the same color as the Orchardview Room: Melting Glacier by Beauti-Tone....

October 11, 2017 · 2 min · 259 words · Lisa West DDS

Woodland Inspired Thanksgiving Tablescapes

Be sure to check out all the other fall table ideas below. For many, Fall is a favorite time of year and I am no exception. I love everything about it from the changing leaves to the cooler, fresh nights. We took inspiration from the great outdoors and brought in severalrustic and natural elementsto showcase my dining table. Those that know us, wouldnt expect anything else! We put the tablescape together with minimal cost byusing materials we found in nature....

October 3, 2017 · 2 min · 226 words · Ronnie Fernandez

Rustic Chic Fall Home Tour [with Video!]

HomeHoliday CraftsFall Crafts for AdultsRustic Chic Fall Home Tour [with Video!] Im very excited to share my rustic chic Fall home tourwith you! so it was a delight to give my home some love and attention. We are joining over two dozen creative and talented blogging friends for the annual Canadian Bloggers Fall Home Tour. was the text message I received as she was on her way over. These mercury glass tealight candle holders in blues and greens are beautiful any time of the year....

September 29, 2017 · 3 min · 461 words · Aaron Salinas

DIY Scrap Wood Beach-Themed Farmhouse Sign

In January of this year we started remodeling our 2-bedroom family cottage in southwestern Ontario. (Update: Find thecompleted Lakesidebeach bedroom makeoverhere!). you’ve got the option to findour full disclosure here. The final DIY in this room is this beach-themed farmhouse sign to go above the bed. When I look at it now, I feel like there should be … after beach. I may just add them on there still. I sanded it using a palm sander to remove any splintered wood and make it smooth on both sides....

September 25, 2017 · 2 min · 340 words · Taylor Rogers

Family Room Decorating Ideas: Blue Living Room Makeover

Explore ourkid-friendly family room decorating ideasbelow. All opinions expressed are our own.This post also contains affiliate links for your shopping convenience. You findour full disclosure here. It was almost exactly five years ago that I first stepped into our current home. We were keen to putCanadian Tires top-of-the-line Premier Infinity paintto the test in this high-traffic room. Our living room is getting a kid-friendly makeover! Were partnering with @CanadianTire to give this space a much-needed revamp....

September 20, 2017 · 2 min · 369 words · Michael Vincent

How to Refinish a Wood Chair: Retro School Chair Makeover

Read on for our full tutorial onhow to refinish a wood chair. Ive been using it as an accent chair in myspare guest bedroombut have always planned to refinish it. Wonder how many students actually sat in the chair over the years? However, we have (and continue to) receive products from DecoArt. This post also contains affiliate links (indicated with *) for your shopping convenience. You findour full disclosure here....

September 19, 2017 · 2 min · 334 words · Jason Lee

How to Reupholster a Chair Seat

We were quite happy to watch them work as we learnedhow to reupholster a chair seatfrom the masters. The chair had its original seat cover and padding which was well worn and in need of an update. Remove any screws/hardware and set aside for safe keeping to avoid losing. Pull out any old staples or nails. Wipe the chair down thoroughly with warm, soapy water to remove the grime and oils....

September 12, 2017 · 2 min · 398 words · Erika West

Family Road Trip! Free Planning Checklists for Moms and Kids

HomeArts and Crafts IdeasFree PrintablesFamily Road Trip! All opinions are mine alone. #CanadianTire #QuakerState #CollectiveBias This summer, regular trips to and from the cottage were the norm. Just packing up and getting ready for the drive takes patience and preparation. Its bright and colourful and helps them focus on the task at hand. Be sure to grab the checklists for your family below. Five Family Road Trip Preparation Tips 1. Kids 5 years and older can really be very helpful....

September 8, 2017 · 1 min · 196 words · Jessica Patterson

Adorable DIY Mini Adirondack Chairs

A few months ago we shared how we made this adorablebeachy mini garden terrarium for our air plants. By far and away its been the runaway hit of the summer here at Sustain My Craft Habit. But here it is: our step-by-step tutorial to make the cute beach chairs for the mini-garden. If youve been around here for a little while youll know that we are huge fans of the beach....

September 4, 2017 · 2 min · 255 words · Jackie Miller

How to Make a Hand Lettered DIY Driftwood Sign

The bedroom facing the back is now called theOrchardviewroom and the second bedroom at the front is called theLakesideroom. This will let you adjust the lettering if its not centered. Supplies Needed for a DIY Driftwood Sign How to Make a DIY Driftwood Sign 1. You may need to practice this a few times to get the lettering you like. Once youre happy with the penciled lettering, paint over it with a small brush....

August 30, 2017 · 1 min · 159 words · Barbara Leblanc

DIY Stepping Stones: Starting a Family Tradition

These unique experiences are a part of their childhood and the memories will last a lifetime. To commemorate this summer, we took some time to makeDIY stepping stoneswith the kids. Ground Rules for decorating stepping stoneswith kids: 1. Use your own found objects unless you have permission to use someone elses and remember sharing is caring.2. Keep within your own designated section of the stepping stone.3. Press found objects gently into the concrete to secure in place....

August 25, 2017 · 2 min · 256 words · Jason Williams

Easy Shark Rock Painting DIY Tutorial

Disclosure: We have not received any compensation for this post. However, we have (and continue to) receive products from DecoArt. This post also contains affiliate links (indicated with *) for your shopping convenience. Woodland Critters You findour full disclosure here. We started painting rocks earlier this summer and were immediately hooked! An acrylic paint thats formulated for indoor and outdoor use would be ideal. These adorable woodlandpainted rocks animalswere pretty much the ones that got us started!...

August 22, 2017 · 2 min · 217 words · Justin Wade

Are Your Kids Ready for Preschool? Tips for Parents

As a parent, sending a child off to preschool can be a little concerning. We want our sons and daughters to have a positive experience and strong start in life. Try attending free a story hour at the local library or a toddler group. Practice new routines.Dont wait until the night before to implement a new bedtime or wake-up schedule. Try usinga soothing lullabyto help wind down before bed time to make falling asleep easier....

August 21, 2017 · 2 min · 288 words · Tina Thornton