Welcome to our Farmhouse Master Bedroom Tour! It is a humble, calming, minimalist-inspired space where we can relax and rest. Our little haven. Looking back in time, this room was the one we called, the "Parlor." Off to one side was a door that led to a laundry room. Within the Parlor was a queen-sized futon, a daybed, a folded cot(which doubled as an ottoman), and a television set with an assortment of movies in a cabinet. The Parlor also doubled as a guest room. When … [Read more...] about Farmhouse Master Bedroom Tour
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Easiest DIY Laundry Soap
Do you spend a fortune on laundry detergent? Here is the easiest DIY laundry soap ever! Are you tired of the waste the packaging generates? This homemade laundry detergent costs pennies per load and is very high quality. Pennies per load. I can't emphasize that enough. Particularly if you are trying to stick to a tight budget! We've been doing this for years and it works great! And...in terms of an EASY DIY, this is a great place to start. I've seen many variations of this recipe … [Read more...] about Easiest DIY Laundry Soap
Quick, Easy Fire-Starters DIY
Do you have a wood-burning stove? Fireplace, perhaps? You need these - quick, easy fire starters! We have a wood-burning stove that we love. It is an efficient source of heat in the colder months. The winters here are soooooooooooooooooo cold! Have I mentioned that before? But cold and snowy outside can inspire warmth and coziness inside. Things like hot tea, soft blankets, and a blazing fire in the fireplace all offer comfort in the wintertime. FIRE PLACE GENERAL TIPS If you … [Read more...] about Quick, Easy Fire-Starters DIY
How to Work With Garden Wildlife
I don't know of any place where garden wildlife doesn't exist. It could be birds, bunnies, rodents, deer, squirrels, raccoons, woodchucks, and the like. One thing I love most about Permaculture is the shift in thinking about these creatures we once thought of as nuisances. Read on to find out more about how to work with garden wildlife! Oh Deer! Deer are probably our Number One frequent visitor in the garden and orchards. They definitely have their favorite plants on which they like to … [Read more...] about How to Work With Garden Wildlife
DIY Produce Bags|An Easy Sewing Tutorial
At long last, after SO MANY plastic ones from the grocery store, I've begun making re-usable produce bags! I've been playing with different fabrics - even with tea towels - and have come up with a basic pattern that you can use with just about any fabric. Here it is - an easy tutorial for DIY Produce Bags! You will need: 1/2 yard of fabric of your choice - I prefer cotton, if possible, such as muslin OR a tea towel/flour sack towel Thread 1 yard of ribbon or cord of some kind … [Read more...] about DIY Produce Bags|An Easy Sewing Tutorial