How to Dye a Faded Slipcover with Rit Dye

How to Dye a Faded Slipcover with Rit Dye

Back to Home Dec & Improvement Home How to Dye a Faded Slipcover with Rit Dye When we first furnished our rental house on St. Simons Island about five years ago, I ordered a couch that seemed like it would work well in the space. Unfortunately, once it arrived, I...
How I Finally Won the War Against Porch Pollen

How I Finally Won the War Against Porch Pollen

Back to Home Dec & Improvement Home How I Finally Won the War Against Porch Pollen We have a great screened porch. It’s one of those spaces that should be perfect—ideal for working, relaxing, or having people over. But there’s a catch. We live in the deep South,...
IKEA Emmie Roll-up Blind DIY

IKEA Emmie Roll-up Blind DIY

Back to Home Dec Home IKEA Emmie Roll-up Blind DIY When we bought our house in July, 2014, we found window treatments for our newly renovated sunroom. We were looking for a beach feel, and discovered that the Ikea Emmie blind was the perfect find, and that the...
Making Piped Throw Pillows

Making Piped Throw Pillows

Back to Home Dec Home Making Piped Throw Pillows I have tackled making many different types of throw pillows, but one of the most intimidating (at first glance) is the piped throw pillow. With some simple math, making a throw pillow with piped edges is really not that...
Making or Recovering Outdoor Throw Pillows

Making or Recovering Outdoor Throw Pillows

Back to Home Dec Home Making or Recovering Outdoor Throw Pillows Several years ago, we bought an outdoor furniture set that came with throw pillows. They were nice pillows covered in Sunbrella fabric, but we left them outside year-round. After a few years, the fabric...
Making Simple Zippered Throw Pillows

Making Simple Zippered Throw Pillows

Back to Home Dec Home Making Simple Zippered Throw Pillows Simple throw pillows can be very expensive to purchase. But they are ridiculously simple to make. Adding a zipper adds a bit more complexity, but is well worth the trouble. If you prefer pillows with piped...