A few years ago, I bought myself a coloring book and some colored pencils as a means of dealing with anxiety. I had heard it could help calm my racing thoughts. It sounded a little kooky at the time, but I was desperate. Little did I know how much I would enjoy the quiet, contemplative, repetitive… [Read More]
How to Fix a Sagging Dining Chair Seat
A few weeks ago, when I revealed our low-budget, high-impact kitchen makeover, I shared that the vintage faux bamboo chairs I found for the kitchen ended up having a major flaw… While the double-sided caning was in perfect condition, the frames were structurally sound, and even the fabric was in great shape, I neglected to… [Read More]
“Granny Chic” Mixed Florals Thanksgiving Table Setting
Living in Texas, I’m never quite ready for fall holidays to hit. By the time I’m ready to start thinking sweaters and pumpkins, “fall” is almost over everywhere else – and we haven’t even had our first crisp day of the year yet! But even though the season isn’t really reflected outside my calendar and the fact that it… [Read More]
My House Is A Toddler Death Trap
“Your house is basically a toddler death trap.” I can’t remember which friend jokingly described our home to me in this way, but I vividly remember it striking me: “Yes, that’s a pretty fair assessment.” I don’t know how long you’ve been reading The Gathered Home, but I never want to give the impression that I have all… [Read More]
DIY Faux Roman Shade
Here’s another tutorial from my Wild & Whimsical Pink Kitchen Makeover, as promised – all the details on how I created this faux Roman shade in the window seat nook: You can catch up on all the sources from the kitchen makeover here and the DIY tutorial for the black and white backsplash here. When I… [Read More]
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