These days, renewable, reusable and biodegradable materials have become increasingly popular to use in homes – including cork. From cork flooring to stools, candle holders to bulletin boards and trivets, its application is endless. For crafters (pros and enthusiasts alike), handmade items made of cork hold a variety of possibilities. So, for those of you wanting to get a little crafty with…
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…
$5 DIY Wreath in 5 Easy Steps
If you are looking for an easy, inexpensive way to add ‘punch’ to your porch, why not try making your own diy wreath with everyday household items? It is an easy way to spruce up your front door; whether you live in a single or attached home, apartment or condo, a wreath hanging on your…
My Home Tour
Welcome to my summer 2015 house tour! I am thrilled to be providing a sneak peak into our home as it stands now. Today, I’ll be sharing interior views with the promise to show you detailed exteriors, including the backyard, in the near future – it is patio season, after all, and I’ve got outdoor decorating schemes already swirling…
Welcome!
Welcome to A Pretty Fix. I’m Jelica and this is my blog about home style, décor, diy and craft projects – all those details that help make a house a home. I also share a bit about life at home, including recipes (gluten-free anyone?), adorable cameos of our fur-baby (aka our cat) Napoleon, and bits of life…










