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The HomeAcre Hop #15….and a fun giveaway!

Posted on April 18, 2013 by Jenny
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Good morning! And welcome back to the HomeAcre Hop! Hosted by: Carol from Everything Home with Carol, Lisa Lynn from The Self Sufficient HomeAcre and me! We have several things lined up for you this morning: a new giveaway, the … Continue reading →

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Posted in The HomeAcre Hop | Tagged baking, DIY, home decorating, homestead, organic gardening | 24 Replies

All Buttoned Up! ~ An Easy Window Treatment Tutorial

Posted on March 25, 2013 by Jenny
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…this post originally appeared last week as a guest post on the Self Sufficient HomeAcre. If you have a small window needing to be dressed, and are looking for something that can be put together quickly  and inexpensively, then here … Continue reading →

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Posted in Sewing and Other Tutorials | Tagged DIY, home decorating, sewing | 8 Replies

Let’s Make A Gathered Dust Ruffle

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Jenny
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…a detailed tutorial in 10 easy steps with lots of pictures including two of my dogs. I’ve had my bed for 10 years.  I bought it before we were married, back when I was living in Honduras.  It is a … Continue reading →

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Posted in Sewing and Other Tutorials | Tagged DIY, home decorating, sewing | 18 Replies

Quick and Easy No-Sew Window Treatment Ideas

Posted on February 1, 2013 by Jenny
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Today I’m guest posting over at The Prairie Homestead ~ sharing ideas on how to achieve a custom look at the window but without the custom price, using materials you probably already have on hand. No sewing skills  necessary! I’d … Continue reading →

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Posted in Sewing and Other Tutorials | Tagged DIY, home decorating, stretching the budget | 4 Replies

Harvest Pumpkin Wreath Tutorial

Posted on November 15, 2012 by Jenny
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I have a small collection of wreathes that I like to rotate with the seasons. The first one was made with the purchase of our first home, and although I was up to my neck in wedding preparations at the … Continue reading →

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Posted in Sewing and Other Tutorials | Tagged DIY, fall, home decorating | 4 Replies

Pop Inside for a Visit

Posted on November 9, 2012 by Jenny
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I had originally referred to this post as a home tour, but it really isn’t a full blown tour as I’m just going to show you the parts of the house that are acceptable at this point.  We’ve only just … Continue reading →

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Posted in A Homestead in the Making | Tagged building, floor plan, home decorating, homestead | 14 Replies

Burlap Curtains

Posted on November 7, 2012 by Jenny
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One of the first things I did this past week was to unpack and hang a pair of burlap cafe curtains.  I made them before we moved.  They were inexpensive, simple to put together, and the burlap fits in nicely … Continue reading →

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Posted in Sewing and Other Tutorials | Tagged home decorating | 6 Replies

It’s the Little Things…

Posted on November 2, 2012 by Jenny
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…that make a house a home. In  the Little House on the Prairie series , Laura speaks frequently of Ma’s China shepherdess.  Over the course of several years, moving to several different homes, the family set up housekeeping numerous times. … Continue reading →

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Posted in A Homestead in the Making | Tagged home decorating, homestead | 8 Replies

My A-Z Guide of Window Dressing:Tips, Tricks, and Terms You Should Know.

Posted on October 1, 2012 by Jenny
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Way, way, back in the day, long before I was married, I had a tiny little business in which I designed, sold, and manufactured custom window treatments. I made pinch pleated draperies, valances, Roman shades, balloon shades, cloud shades, sheers, … Continue reading →

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Posted in The Home | Tagged curtains, DIY, draperies, home decorating | 6 Replies

My Thoughts on Barn Interiors

Posted on September 6, 2012 by Jenny
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Over the years our style has evolved as I’ve struggled to discover what exactly defines “us at home”. I’ve always felt that the interior style of our home ought to jive somewhat with the exterior, and I’ve always been heavily … Continue reading →

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Posted in A Homestead in the Making, We Two at Home | Tagged building, cottage interiors, country, farm, floor plan, home decorating | 25 Replies


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