How to Make a Soothing Lavender Eye Pillow
Lavender is a well-loved scent in our house, especially at bedtime. Research suggests it may be useful for treating anxiety, restlessness, and insomnia, so I say bring on the lavender!
I keep one of these eye mask pillows beside my bed in case I need a bit of help mellowing out before I drift off to sleep. In addition to their soothing scent, the flax seed and buckwheat hull filling provides gentle pressure to tired eyes. I sewed up a bunch of these up using fabric scraps and ingredients from my local bulk food store. They also make great host and teacher presents, and are perfect to gift to overnight house guests.
Pretty Pegboard Storage Ideas That Will Make Staying Organized (and Tidying Up) a Breeze
Like a true organization and design nerd, I get very excited about highly functional storage solutions that look great and also save space. Pegboard storage is a clever way to store items while also making it easy to see what you have and where things go.
How to Choose the Right Paint Finish (aka Sheen Level) for Your Home
After much deliberation you finally get your paint colours chosen. You head to the paint store, excited to finally start your project. You wait your turn at the order counter, confidently name your colours…. then you get asked about the sheen for your paint and your mind goes blank.
In this post I’ll share the ins and out of choosing a paint finish or sheen, so that you can feel confident about your choices before heading to the paint store.
DIY: How To Make a Dried Orange Garland For The Holidays
Dried orange slices are one of my favourite additions to our holiday decor. They add a natural vibe, look beautiful against real or faux greenery, and are a perfect way to add hints of warm colour without necessarily going the traditional red and green route.