Tag Archives: handcrafted

Wood Shingle Christmas Tree

Posted on December 24, 2011 by ourcraftyhome

We host Christmas dinner at our house every year. (Well, I host while Alberto cooks. You definitely don’t want to eat my cooking!) This year we wanted something special for the center of the table. We kept tossing around ideas, … Continue reading →

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Bird Toile Placemats

Posted on November 16, 2011 by ourcraftyhome

As you may remember, a few weeks ago we upholstered a seat cover with a beautiful bird toile fabric. We absolutely LOVE this fabric and had almost a yard leftover from that project…what to do? With Thanksgiving upon us next week, Alberto thought … Continue reading →

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The DIY Bench

Posted on September 28, 2011 by ourcraftyhome

Alberto has been itching for a bench under the big windows in our dining room for years now, but all of our furniture hunts have only turned up things that were too tall, too deep, too narrow, too short, or … Continue reading →

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New Pillows for the Porch

Posted on June 29, 2011 by ourcraftyhome

One of the easiest ways to add a little color to any room is by making covers for throw pillows. Now that it is warm out, we wanted to try it on the front porch. We like to do that … Continue reading →

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Pineapple Ginger Margarita

Posted on June 26, 2011 by ourcraftyhome

Today is one of those days that calls for a margarita…sunny, warm, and just the right amount of sticky humidity — the perfect summer day! Here’s a recipe that’s going to help you cool off while enjoying the sun!

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