Category: home decor

  • basket liner fix/update TUTORIAL

    this is the “before” pic of my caving laundry hamper liner. here it is now: awww, so much better. and so much more functional. i did this to fix my hamper liner, but you could totally do this to update Read More…

  • laurndry hamper liner

    we bought a cheap laundry hamper at the beginning of our marriage and like the good newly wed wife i was, i shrunk the lining after the very first washing. sigh. gotta love those first “learner loads” of laundry. so Read More…

  • RTW: Subway Art TUTORIAL

    If you like Subway Art, you are going to love this craft tutorial! Erin shows us how she made her own Subway Art that is super cute! enjoy! -Linda Hello, I’m Erin from Decor Allure! I’m a Mom of six Read More…

  • place mats

    check out this fab set of 10 place mats i recently finished for a the sweetest gal in Quebec. i think they’re gorgeous! from her rockin color scheme to her groovy font choice, i think these place mats are going Read More…

  • my fav piece of furniture

    is my french country hutch. we found this beauty at an antique auction when we first moved to Richmond 4 years ago. we got a killer deal too because only a few people showed up to auction that week…. we Read More…

  • easy easter eggs

    here’s a little something i did for my kitchen window for Easter. i simply wrapped a couple plastic eggs in twine, tied colored ribbon around them and then set them on antique brass candlesticks. simple, easy, and cheap. yay! {i Read More…

  • the other "night stand"….a makeover

     i haven’t been in the furniture mood lately….. anyone notice? well, i finally broke the dry spell and redid this cute little hutch and turned it into a night stand. you might remember my master bedroom post and how we Read More…

  • felt flowers

    spring felt flowers TUTORIAL

    Here’s how to make easy spring felt flowers! I put them on a twig wreath for spring, but you can use them for all sorts of spring crafts. these are super easy and fun to make. and talk about cheap!! Read More…

  • st. patrick's day pillow

    Lucky burlap pillow TUTORIAL

    Looking for a St. Patrick’s Day craft? Check out this easy green burlap pillow.   Make this simple, easy burlap pillow! For an even “greener” version, stuff the pillow with plastic grocery sacks :) Supplies:   green burlap freezer paper white Read More…

  • Master Bedroom…. dum, dum, duuuumm….

    Today I am taking you where few people have gone. A place where only our closest friends and family have been. Yep, our Master Bedroom. I feel slightly awkward showing people my bedroom, but oh well. I’d been mulling over Read More…

  • Porch Post Candle Holders

       A few years ago, Davis and I discovered our local Habitat for Humanity’s “Restore“. I’m sure many of you know what this is, but for those who don’t, this is a place where you can donate home building supplies Read More…

  • valentine's day craft

    Twine Heart

    I love how this Valentine’s Day craft turned out! I love the natural elements….which is something you don’t always see for Valentine’s Day. It seems like most Valentine’s Day decorations can be kind of cheesy. The asymmetrical layout makes this Read More…