NEW Fall Collection!

NEW Fall Collection!

I'm so excited to launch my Fall Collection inspired by the new garden house that we just finished building in our backyard! That is where I took most of the photos of the new products, and it's where I feel most inspired right now.

We have several new wood signs, as well as canvas wall hangings, wood bead garlands, and something brand new - candles! I learned how to make these candles and chose my favorite scents. I think you'll love them as much as I do!

Peach candle

Blackberry vanilla candle

 

August 21, 2020 — Aimee Weaver
DIY Basket Pendant Light

DIY Basket Pendant Light

I've been wanting to try making a basket pendant light for a while, and when I saw some cute baskets at IKEA last week, I knew they would be the perfect thing to turn into a light! 

Here are the supplies I used:

-A basket - mine is from IKEA

-A pendant light kit - available here

-Wire cutter

I cut a hole in the bottom of the basket with my wire cutter to allow the light cord to go through it.

Then I threaded the cord through it and hung it in my studio from a hook in the ceiling. So easy and inexpensive! I hope you have fun making one of your own!

When you look for a basket to use, try finding one that doesn't have handles and looks like it will be fairly easy to cut. However, for some of these baskets, you could cut off the handles, and they already have holes on the bottom. Here are some of my favorites from Amazon:

 

 

 

July 08, 2020 — Aimee Weaver
Easy rainbow art for a girl's room

Easy rainbow art for a girl's room

I wanted to create some artwork for behind Avery's bed but because of the current lockdown and inability to go out shopping, I decided to make something out of things I already had on hand.
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Luckily, I had a large blank canvas from a project from several years ago. So I simply sketched a rainbow onto the canvas. Because I wanted it to be imperfect, I just freehanded it, then painted it with acrylic craft paint in various shades of pink.
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I love how it turned out! There is a vent on the wall behind the canvas that I wanted to cover up, so this was the perfect solution.

The cute macrame pendant light was from Amazon for a really great price! You can find it here. The large pom pom pillows were also from Amazon here.

We created this hanging daybed for Avery several years ago, and you can see the details here. We made it from reclaimed wood and hung it to the ceiling with ropes. 

 Watch my YouTube video of the DIY here.

April 15, 2020 — Aimee Weaver
Free watercolor pages!

Free watercolor pages!

While we have been in lock down, we are always trying to come up with ideas for the kids to work on. And since we are doing school in my art studio where I do my work, they often will create painting projects. My daughter Violet's sketches have been inspiring me lately (she's nine and is naturally very gifted with art), so I decided to create some watercolor/coloring pages out of them for you to use.

You don't need a lot of expensive supplies to do watercolor. I used basic kids' watercolors, a small round brush and water. You don't even need to use watercolor paint - you can just use regular acrylic paint, and it will work just fine. I printed the pages out onto thick cardstock paper, although if you have watercolor paper, that would be best.

Here are some links to watercolor supplies from Amazon:

Watercolor paints

Watercolor paper

Paint brushes

To watercolor, basically you just need to dip the brush into water, then into the watercolor paints, and brush it onto the paper. You can add more water for a lighter color. Watercoloring is very forgiving, which is one reason why I love it so much.

If you don't have paint on hand, you can simply use colored pencils, crayons, or markers to decorate the pages.

You can download the coloring pages from the link above, and print them onto cardstock or watercolor paper.
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I hope you will enjoy working on these!
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April 09, 2020 — Aimee Weaver
Thrifted Tablescape for Spring - Secondhand Table

Thrifted Tablescape for Spring - Secondhand Table

Hi friends! What a rough few weeks it’s been! But I am thankful to have a healthy family and a home that feels safe right now. 

If you are coming from Ciao Newport Beach, welcome! I’ve teamed up with a few blogger friends today to give you some ideas for decorating your table with thrifted finds. You know how I love a thrift store treasure, and I used my second hand items on my table today. Our dining room is just off our kitchen. I gave it a makeover last year with dark paint, which you can see here.

My inspiration was my pretty white plates that have a textured floral design to the edges. I was so happy when I found a stack of them in several sizes at Goodwill quite a few years ago, and I've used them countless times since then. I especially love finding dinnerware at thrift stores, because you can easily find so many vintage pieces that are one-of-a-kind.

The napkins have a pretty doily design on them and are vintage. I actually found vintage-looking napkins on Amazon here that I love. The napkin rings were a Goodwill find. You can find similar napkin rings here. They bring a nice warm natural look to the nearly all-white place setting.

Fresh greenery is always a must, no matter what season it is! I cut a few branches from one of our pear trees, and put them into this thrifted vase for a simple, neutral look. I also tucked a little branch of an asparagus fern into each of the napkins.

I picked up the gold flatwear from Goodwill a few years ago and have loved the warm color it brings to the table. You can find similar ones on Amazon here.

I'm always on the hunt for wood cutting boards at thrift stores and have one in the center of this table. They are usually pretty easy to find, and I like the worn texture that they give my kitchen. I really like the price point of this one from Amazon.

Thanks for visiting! Up next on the Spring Tablescape Tour is Ally from The Tiny White House. I love the blue and white theme that she went with! You can see more Spring tablescape ideas on the blogs of these talented ladies today!

April 03, 2020 — Aimee Weaver
Spring Bedroom Refresh

Spring Bedroom Refresh

This week the weather has been getting warmer, and it's getting me in the mood for Spring! I decided to give our master bedroom a mini refresh to lighten it up for the new season, and I love how it turned out!

I got some new pillows and throws that have a lot of texture on them for the bed. Here are my sources:

-the throw at the foot of the bed - Cloth and Cabin

-euro shams with tassels - Amazon

-striped lumbar pillow - Cloth and Cabin

-small pillow - Walmart

 

I switched out the curtains for these simple white ones that I made from twin flat sheets from Walmart. I hung them from curtain ring clips that I also found at Walmart. They cost less than $5 per panel and didn't need to be sewn! It's a very affordable solution if you are looking for simple curtain panels!

We have this little nook in our bedroom, and I needed something for the walls, so I hung thrifted hats, thrifted hooks, and a new sign that will be in the shop soon! The beautiful leather bag is from Urban Southern.

I didn't use much color in the room, but I did mix a lot of cream and white, which I was a little bit nervous to do, but I love the combination now. I threw in some black to add some contrast to all the light colors.

I love incorporating plants into all of the rooms in the house, and the bedroom is no exception! I find a lot of baskets and pots from thrift stores to put plants in. The rugs beside the bed are so soft and fluffy - I love them so much! They are very affordable from Amazon.

March 03, 2020 — Aimee Weaver
Ice Cream Shop Makeover

Ice Cream Shop Makeover

I occasionally take on interior design projects and for the past few weeks I've been working on renovating the space at Lickity Split, which is a local cafe. My kids have always loved going to the shop for sandwiches and ice cream! The shop is located in a historic 1840's building in New Holland, PA and badly needed an update.

Ice Cream Shop Decor

Here's what it looked like before...

We freshened up the space by taking all the decor down and getting the walls, trim and shelving painted. We had the walls painted in Benjamin Moore Classic Gray and the trim and shelving in Benjamin Moore Iced Green.

Ice Cream Shop Decor

We created the ice cream cone decor pieces from reclaimed wood, and I love the pop of color that they give to the space! We also created a bar by the front window to create some extra seating. 

Ice Cream Cone Wall Decor

Ice Cream Shop Decor

The floors are original hardwood and beautifully aged, so we didn't do a thing with them. We added stools to the bar from Amazon (shop here) and the bar was made by my dad who is a talented woodworker.

I created these two signs using the shop's menu as inspiration. I highly recommend the shop's Kauffman's Cuban sandwich!

Sandwich artwork

Here's what the back part of the shop looked like before...

And here's what it looks like now! So much brighter!

Ice Cream Shop Decor Benjamin Moore Iced Green

The project was such a labor of love, and I thoroughly enjoyed working on it! I grew up in the small town of New Holland, so it felt very satisfying to help a local shop look more updated and welcoming!

January 03, 2020 — Aimee Weaver
Secondhand Table - Thrifted Tablescape

Secondhand Table - Thrifted Tablescape

This year I have gotten bitten hard by the thrifting bug and have found so many treasures that I can incorporate into my decor. It's been so fun! Today I'm joining a group of friends who are sharing a Christmas tablescape using only items that we've found secondhand.
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If you've come from Rachel's blog post at Cherry Street Blossoms - welcome! I'm so glad you are here! The items I used on my table were mostly found at Goodwill, which is my favorite place to find reasonably priced thrifted finds. I stop by my favorite local Goodwill almost weekly to see what they have. It's easy to find pretty dishes, candle holders and other home decor if you go often and have patience!
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I collect vintage goblets and found the ones shown here at an antique mall. I love the color and shape of them! I clipped fresh greens from trees in my front yard and used them as a table runner, then scattered dried oranges and fresh clementines on the greenery.
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I found all the candle holders and candles at Goodwill, as well as the cute little Christmas tree. I thought it might be challenging using only second items, but I forgot how many used things I've picked up throughout the years! In fact, all of the dishes I own have been thrifted. The gold flatware was from Goodwill as well. It adds sparkle to the table that I love!
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For more thrifted tablescape ideas, go to Ally's blog post at The Tiny White House! She is an inspiration!
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Here are the links to everyone participating in the Secondhand Table:
December 13, 2019 — Aimee Weaver
DIY Christmas Card Hanger

DIY Christmas Card Hanger

For years I've struggled to know how to display the many Christmas cards we receive, and I've found a solution for this year! I created a hanger using simple things that I already had on hand, and it cost almost nothing. I hung it in our mudroom, so we can easily see the cards every day. I love how it turned out!

Here's what you'll need:

-Yarn in the color of your choice. I bought mine from Walmart here.

-Branch cut from my backyard

-Mini binder clips - available on Amazon here

-Wood beads - available on Amazon here

-Greens and dried orange slices

I cut strips of yarn in the sizes that I wanted and tied them to the branch until it looked like this:

I also created tassels following this tutorial. They were really easy to make and aren't perfect, but that's ok! I added two wood beads and tied the tassels to the hanging strings.

I added greenery to the branch with floral wire, then hung dried orange slices to the branch using fishing line. I use fishing line all the time to hang things, because it's nearly invisible and usually pretty strong.

You could make this hanger in any size that you'd like, and you could use a fun color for the yarn as well. Now I know where to put those Christmas cards that are starting to come in the mail! Yay!

December 05, 2019 — Aimee Weaver
DIY Plant Wall Hanging

DIY Plant Wall Hanging

I've been trying to think of something creative to hang on this small wall by our back door, and this weekend I thought of the perfect thing! I created a super simple wall hanging using plant cuttings and small jars. Here's how I did it.

DIY Plant Wall Hanging

Supplies you'll need:

-Three small jars - mine are vintage from yard sales, but you can buy them online here.

-Twine - available here

-Cuttings from various house plants

I laid the jars down flat and tied the twine around all the jars so they would hang nicely together vertically. Then I filled the jars with water and placed the plant cuttings inside. And that is it! The cuttings will eventually grow roots that I will transplant into pots. I'll add water to the bottles occasionally.

What an easy way to add some life to my wall!

 

November 18, 2019 — Aimee Weaver
New arrivals!

New arrivals!

I'm so excited about this group of new signs that I just added to the website! Check them out below!

October 17, 2019 — Aimee Weaver
DIY Corn Husk Wreath

DIY Corn Husk Wreath

I keep my Fall decorating super simple and like to stay within my neutral color palate. So I decided to create a few wreaths from corn husks that have an understated Autumn vibe. These wreaths are easy to make and don't require many supplies, but they do take some time to put together.

Here's what you need to create your own corn husk wreath:

1. 8-10 Indian corn ears with husks - I bought mine from a roadside produce stand

2. An embroidery hoop

3. Floral wire

4. Hot glue gun

Directions:

1. Cut the husks off the ears of corn

2. Group pieces of corn husks together in bunches of 6-8 pieces and use wire to secure them onto the hoop like this...

Secure the bunches onto the hoop the whole way around, overlapping them as shown above.

3. When you are done with that, the wire will be noticeable, so use your hot glue gun to glue pieces of husk on the inside of the hoop as well as over any wire that is showing. Trim off any pieces that are too big.

You can hot glue a piece of twine in a loop onto the back of your wreath to create a hanger. And you are done!

September 27, 2019 — Aimee Weaver