Where has the summer gone? It seems to have flown right by. We have not been on vacation (yet), having been occupied by various SUMMER DIVERSIONS here at home. I also reached a PERSONAL MILESTONE that I’ve only recently begun to process (somewhat). So as we head into fall, I thought I’d take a moment…
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13 Simple Ways To Transition Your Decor from Summer to Fall
As summer comes to an end, cooler temperatures and warmer colours are becoming increasingly noticeable around here. It’s at this time of year that I like to think about how I can play around with subtle seasonal accents to signal the coming of fall in our home. If you’re also in a ‘fall frame of…
Top 10 Most-Read Posts of the Year
Join me today as I review the Top 10 Most-Read Posts of the Year! It’s become somewhat of a tradition on this blog to see which topics were of greatest interest to all of you lovely readers during the year. A kind of ‘top hits’ list. Some posts on this year’s list will come as…
Summer House & Home Projects (& Other Random Activities)
There is nothing more gratifying than finally getting to work on some long-delayed home projects! While some are indoor projects others are outdoor ones that – for this self-confessed homebody – are a great way to get sunshine into my routine this summer. If you need some home DIY ideas – or just love to…
Modern Spring Amazon Home Decor Finds Under $100
If you are just emerging from your winter haze, and haven’t yet started decorating for Spring, then you’re in for a treat. I’m bringing you some beautiful and oh-so-modern Spring Amazon home decor finds under $100. It’s the perfect bit of ‘window shopping’ to get you in the mood for the season 🌷. ~The…
Top 10 Posts of 2021 from A Pretty Fix!
As 2022 begins, I’m taking a moment to share the top 10 posts of 2021 from A Pretty Fix! It’s been another crazy year with a few interesting detours for me. I finally opened my Etsy shop with some of my handcrafted fibre art pieces for sale. I’ll soon be providing fibre art courses and…
Sweet Inspiration Link Party #82
Welcome back to another Sweet Inspiration Link Party. So happy you could stop by 🙂 The Party Details The party starts on Fridays 11am EST/ 4pm GMT and runs until Tuesday 11am EST/4pm GMT. By joining us each week you’ll be able to grow your blog and be inspired by others who link up to the party. I…
20 Beautiful Spring Wreath Ideas
Nothing says ‘welcome Spring’ quite so beautifully as a gorgeous wreath. The variety of blooms and colours offer so much visual appeal and possibility. And as a wreath-making addict, it is one of my all-time favourite crafts to create for my home. So, it may not come as a surprise when I tell you that…
How to Make a Pretty (faux) Wildflower Wreath
Happy Easter Monday Everyone! Today, I am excited to be sharing my latest DIY: How to Make a Pretty (faux) Wildflower Wreath. I’ve been really inspired by all the lovely, delicate wildflower wreaths (and crowns) that have been popping up all over Pinterest. And, quite honestly, I am not surprised by their popularity. The beauty of…
Craft Corner Dreams
When we moved into our bungalow six years ago, I had always planned on transforming this sad, sad little spot in our basement into a functioning Craft Corner. In the ensuing years, I’ve collected odds and ends – chairs, tables, small storage cabinets – with the idea of putting it together, slowly, bit by bit….
6 Weeks to a More Organized Home
I must admit, I’m a little uneasy at the prospect of accomplishing ‘6 Weeks to a More Organized Home.’ Between my husband and me, he is the more organized one in this household. No sooner does he purchase something than he immediately ensures it is secured, tied down, strapped in, hung up, locked away, stacked, filed, folded or placed…
DIY Yarn Wall Hanging
With macramé and wall yarn art making a major comeback in home décor these days, I wanted to incorporate it somewhere in my home. If you caught my home tour in an earlier post, you would have seen my diy yarn wall hanging in the reading corner of our bedroom. It was so easy and so much fun to…