Ikea hacks

‘Custom’ framing… super inexpensive, y’all!

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July 9, 2012
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Morning assorted marmots! So, I think I’ve managed to established that not only do I tend to go for the least expensive way to do things, but I also have a MacGyver like addiction to figuring out how to get something accomplished on my own, usually with materials on hand, rather than paying someone...
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The trouble with flat televisions

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May 8, 2012
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Alright folks. I’ve made the complete switch to batty house lady. I spend all of my time working, unpacking, organizing or surfing the interwebs, trolling for photos of inspirational decor. That has become my life over the last few weeks. Luckily, I’ve been in this place before and I know that in a few...
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A slightly-used house. And let’s talk sewing rooms…

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April 3, 2012
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Greetings owls! Hunters of the night and silent fliers. Put down those mouse snacks! I can’t stand watching you eat live mice! I’ve crawled out of the woodwork to peek around, say hi, and give you an update. Plus, I didn’t want any of you to worry and report me missing to the American...
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Weekend edition – a House and Garden Post – the new sewing corner!!

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September 25, 2010
Weekend edition – a House and Garden Post – the new sewing corner!!

The weekend’s back, which means I’m veering from the daily sewing musings to talk about my house. I had intended to post Part II of how to build a windowseat out of Ikea things to keep your basset hound from sitting on the kitchen table this weekend, but I’m so excited about my new...
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Weekend edition – A house and garden post – how to keep your basset hound from sitting on the kitchen table by building a window seat from Ikea Billy shelves

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September 19, 2010
Weekend edition – A house and garden post – how to keep your basset hound from sitting on the kitchen table by building a window seat from Ikea Billy shelves

Once again, I am interupting the normal self-stitching and lady grey-ing to bring you a house and garden post. I’ll be back to my regularly scheduled subject-matter come Monday… Our basset hound, Lucy, yearns to live somewhere where she gets to eat bacon for every meal, instead of with us where she is forced...
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