We're looking out our window right now at a substantial layer of snow – winter has definitely arrived here in Chicago. Time to hunker down for a little while and maybe spend some time on small, simple projects to warm up our home.
Click through the links below for step-by-step instructions to make the projects shown above.
FIRST ROW
• 1 How To: Build a Colorful Winter Bed
• 2 How To: Make a Felt Kitchen Mat
• 3 How To: Sew an Envelope-Back Pillow
• 4 How To: Make a Plaid Pillow from a Goodwill Jacket
• 5 How To: Make a Flokati Doggie Bed
SECOND ROW
• 6 How To: Make a Soothing Bath Soak for Sick Days
• 7 How To: Decorate Your Own Tea Set
• 8 How To: Repurpose Old Sweaters into Chair Covers
• 9 How To: Stop the Draft
• 10 How To: Plant a Terrarium in a Jar
Photos: Living Etc., Martha Stewart Living, Jenny Ryan, Shelly / Flipt Studio, Art, katstan licensed under Creative Commons, Aya Rosen, Martha Stewart Living, Not Martha, Laure Joliet
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Comments (8)
I don't go in for purple/pink bedding usually -- but that first pick is lovely.
great post! what is it about chicago snow that makes beds look so inviting...
i want that orange chair!
I am coveting that earthy-hued pillow, with the yellow crochet flower!
Oh my word! Can anyone tell me where the flokati cushion ends and the doggie begins?
The headboard screams potential!!!! love the idea.... so many possible applications....
... and see everyone.... no tacks, or teabags or branches or any other trash directly on the walls!!!!!!
Perfect post. I will be working on many of these projects during the evenings. Thanks!
where did you get the owls on the night stand? I love them!!!