Quick Background - It's true. We're living a dream. In case you're new around here, let me catch you up. As empty nesters we wanted to downsize, but not too much. Living on one level is important, because we plan to stay here until.... well, you know. Like most empty … [Read more...]
Best Projects of 2016
What a fun opportunity to reflect on the Best Projects of 2016 from Biscuits and Burlap. Many of you know that my daughter Sara and I blogged here in 2015 strictly for fun and to document the construction process of my house. That story starts here with our decision to make … [Read more...]
How to Add a Special Touch to Your Christmas Decorations
This is almost embarrassing it's so simple. I've found through the years that a few pieces of ribbon can add so much to your Christmas decorations. It's easy, inexpensive (okay, cheap), available in a wide array of colors and you don't need any special skills. You can embellish … [Read more...]
The Best Sewing Machine (and SUPER Affordable)
Okay, y'all, we have never had a product review on Biscuits and Burlap. It just makes sense to share how much I LOVE my sewing machine with our readers. This post is not being sponsored in any way. I am not an expert at sewing and I am not an expert on sewing machines. I … [Read more...]
DIY Photo Framing on the Cheap
Here's the thing. I had a photo I wanted to frame and one of those open frames you can get at Hobby Lobby or Joann's. I also had a pre-cut mat. I thought this should be easy, but how do you seal the thing up in the back like the custom frame guys do? Maybe I'm a lousy … [Read more...]
DIY Bed Skirt That You Adjust to the Height of Your Bed
Do you struggle with getting your bed skirt just the right length? This one is fully adjustable and can be made in less than 3 hours for about $30. Do you struggle with getting your bed skirts just the right length? I know I did, and all I could find were basic colors … [Read more...]
Home Tour Continues – Living Room & Screened Porch
Welcome to Phase 2 of my home tour -- Living Room and Screened Porch. Question: Did y'all know that when you up your photography game even just a little, that every speck of dust on your stuff shows up? Now that I got that off my chest, let's move on. … [Read more...]
Pam’s Home Tour – Dining Room & Kitchen
Welcome! At first I intended to wait and feature a home tour after the house was decorated perfectly. Well, you all might be waiting years for that. So, as the rooms get presentable I decided to share them with you a couple at the time. If I'm realistic, it … [Read more...]
Frugal DIY Framing and a Few Outside-the-Box Wall Layouts
So, by now, y'all have probably figured out that I'm all about reusing, repurposing, recycling around my house. I have certain items that I won't change in any way, but I'm usually game to figure out a new way to use something old, or economize on something new. Bring … [Read more...]
Simple No-Sew Fabric Decor
A friend of mine was at the house around Christmas and seemed just fascinated with the runner on my dining table. The truth is, it was just a couple of yards of ivory satin. I fold the edges under and sort of swirled it around the candles and centerpiece until I was … [Read more...]
DIY Lampshade Re-do was SUPER EASY and FUN
This DIY Lampshade was fun, besides being quick, easy and affordable. I like these lamps, but they needed a little pizzazz. I'm still working on getting our bedroom decorated and when I found this fabric I thought it would be a great way to tie together that awesome wall … [Read more...]
Construction Complete (….almost ????)
This post contains affiliate links for your convenience. Click here to read our full disclosure policy. Info on the stacked stone and on those fabulous gas logs right here. (Previous installment of this construction journey is here.) Those shed doors that were … [Read more...]
And We Have….. A C.O.!!!!!!
Now, that by no means indicates that the house is done, but it is close! We've spent 6 nights here, during the day co-existing with workers. We came so far in the two weeks from the last post to moving day. It is just unbelievable! To hit some high points … [Read more...]
How to Paint a Natural Fiber Rug
I had so much fun completing this project and am super excited to share it! A while back I was updating my porch and my parents gave me a natural fiber rug that my porch badly needed and it was in great shape. Well, life happens, and this rug was on its last leg a couple weeks … [Read more...]
Easy Zinnia Seed Mix
I just wanted to share with y'all this little impulse buy I found at Home Depot in the Spring that has made my yard come alive! This bag of easy zinnia seed mix has enough seeds to cover a whole yard with gorgeous, colorful zinnias and it really required no work on my … [Read more...]
Shower Curtain with Cornice Board
These are our easy how-to instructions for making your own shower curtain with a custom cornice board in any fabric you love! This is the before look of the bathroom at our little condo in Atlanta. Pretty Plain Jane, and I wanted to dress it up without much investment. … [Read more...]
