Welcome Home Sunday: Community Worship for Newcomers

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I’m delighted and honored to be the guest host today for the weekly feature Welcome Home Sunday. A heartfelt thank you to Kelly of The Tattered Pew for inviting me to join this wonderful community of creative bloggers. Each week, these talented hosts share fresh ideas for home decor, simple lifestyle tips, and seasonal inspiration. … Read more

8 Dramatic Room Makeovers Under $200

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Room makeovers don’t have to be expensive. Here are eight budget-friendly transformations completed for under $200 each. Years of living in older, historic houses taught me a lot about breathing new life into tired rooms. With limited funds and a lot of creativity, I learned how small, thoughtful changes can deliver big impact. These projects … Read more

How to Host a My Favorite Things Party: Step-by-Step

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Turn your holiday gathering into a memorable celebration with a Favorite Things Party — inspired by Oprah’s My Favorite Things tradition. Follow this step-by-step guide to host a warm, laughter-filled event that highlights great gifts, tasty snacks, and meaningful conversation. Where the Idea of a “My Favorite Things” Party Came from A friend and I … Read more

Sparkling Silver and White Christmas Entryway Decor

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Silver and Sparkly Winter Wonderland: Entryway Inspiration The inspiration for this year’s Christmas color palette began with a simple, heartfelt memory: a tiny Cowichan-style sweater and matching hat our son wore the first time he saw snow. That cozy photo—full of soft grays, creamy whites and a touch of green—set the tone for a silver-and-sparkly … Read more

DIY No-Sew Ruffled Bedskirt: Step-by-Step Guide

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In this article: Learn how to make a no-sew ruffled bedskirt using three IKEA sheets. I never thought I was a “ruffle” person, but lately ruffled fabrics have been everywhere—tablecloths, curtains, bedspreads, and especially soft, dreamy ruffled bedskirts. Ready-made versions can be expensive (some styles retail for around $160), so I decided to create an … Read more

Meet the Teachers Selling Handmade Crafts

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Welcome — I’m so glad you’ve joined us for this coffee-time chat. As I mentioned earlier, this interview series is truly a dream come true. When I began preparing my Etsy shop a few weeks ago, I wished I could sit down with some blogging friends and ask all the questions I had. This series … Read more

Craft Room and Home Office Reveal: Organized Creative Space

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Craft Room & Office Reveal: Turning a Spare Bedroom into an Organized Workspace I had a few remaining totes left after moving into our townhouse—boxes I’d opened and put away one by one. The last ones were the craft supplies. Initially I tried to cram everything into a hall closet, but although the totes fit, … Read more

Mount Photos on Foam Board for Clean, Professional Displays

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Learn the simple steps for mounting a photo to foam board using spray adhesive. Have you ever started a project with complete confidence, only to encounter unexpected problems partway through? That’s what happened when I mounted a large photo on foam board. I’d done smaller versions before, so I felt prepared—but a few small mistakes … Read more

What I Wore: Chic Outfit Ideas for Women Over 40

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Remembering Target in Canada — A Personal Farewell I can’t begin to describe how sad I feel watching Target leave Canada. It was my favorite place to wander in our little town. Beyond the merchandise and the convenience, it held small, sentimental moments for me—moments that always started the second I saw those shiny red … Read more

Weekend Reads Issue 5: Breezy Short Stories and Essays

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Happy Friday evening, friends! I hope you had a good week and are ready to relax. Here at Harbour Breeze Home, a few highlights from the week were: My step-by-step guide on how to mount photos on foam core board — including what to avoid so your project turns out great, and Big news: I … Read more