At the design center, they had an awesome installation of both LVT and carpet. It was so striking.
They also had a great distressed metal wall.
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Sunday, 8 November 2015
Travel: Georgia - Day Two
Back to the reason for this trip... Shaw Carpet!
At the design center, they had an awesome installation of both LVT and carpet. It was so striking.
They also had a great distressed metal wall.
At the design center, they had an awesome installation of both LVT and carpet. It was so striking.
They also had a great distressed metal wall.
Travel: Georgia - Day One
We went on a business trip to Georgia courtesy of Shaw Carpets. I was very excited, as I have never been to "the South" before.
Our trip started in Atlanta, in the Loews hotel.
Our trip started in Atlanta, in the Loews hotel.
Tuesday, 27 October 2015
365 Day Wreath: Jute Basic
Self imposed challenge time!
Today, I am making a basic jute (burlap) wreath out of a coat hanger and some jute winter tree cover.
First, I unwound a wire hanger. The best and easiest are the ones from the dry cleaner...
They use a cheaper quality hanger, and that makes it easier to manipulate (and I really like to manipulate stuff...)
Today, I am making a basic jute (burlap) wreath out of a coat hanger and some jute winter tree cover.
First, I unwound a wire hanger. The best and easiest are the ones from the dry cleaner...
They use a cheaper quality hanger, and that makes it easier to manipulate (and I really like to manipulate stuff...)
Monday, 12 October 2015
Reclaimed Wood: Harvest Table
Our dining room table is weird; the proportions are off.
The base is pretty substantial, and then the top only overhangs by an inch or two.
It served its purpose well, but the last couple of family visits have shown that we need something bigger. The current dimensions are 35" x 45" (889x1143).
The base is pretty substantial, and then the top only overhangs by an inch or two.
It served its purpose well, but the last couple of family visits have shown that we need something bigger. The current dimensions are 35" x 45" (889x1143).
Wednesday, 7 October 2015
Sewing 101: Sleepigan
What to do when your toddler outgrows her sleepers?
Well, in the case of my child, she only outgrows them in length. They still technically fit in the arms and waist, so why not continue to use them if you can?
I know a lot of people who cut the feet off of them to get a little more use out of them, but for our cold climate, I think a cardigan makes more sense.
Well, in the case of my child, she only outgrows them in length. They still technically fit in the arms and waist, so why not continue to use them if you can?
I know a lot of people who cut the feet off of them to get a little more use out of them, but for our cold climate, I think a cardigan makes more sense.
Sunday, 6 September 2015
Sewing 101: Shirt gets sacked
My awesome friends Jeff and Helen got me a rad shirt when I was pregnant with Millie.
I loved it.
Hey, no snickers about my crazy preggo photo.
Anyway, after the baby bump was gone, it was a less than flattering shirt.
I suppose that should have been obvious since it was specifically made for a pregnant woman.
I loved it.
Hey, no snickers about my crazy preggo photo.
Anyway, after the baby bump was gone, it was a less than flattering shirt.
I suppose that should have been obvious since it was specifically made for a pregnant woman.
Saturday, 22 August 2015
Growing Like a Weed: DIY Measuring Stick
Wow, a year has gone by so quick.
Our little DIY project, Millie has gone from a little drooly bundle to an energetic happy toddler.
For her 1st birthday, I wanted to measure her for the first time.
The problem with this is that no one stays in the same house for 30 years like our parents did, so marking up a doorway with measurements over the years no longer has the same effect.
Our little DIY project, Millie has gone from a little drooly bundle to an energetic happy toddler.
For her 1st birthday, I wanted to measure her for the first time.
The problem with this is that no one stays in the same house for 30 years like our parents did, so marking up a doorway with measurements over the years no longer has the same effect.
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