Thursday, January 20, 2022

Make DIY Bias Tape // Make Your Own Custom Piping/Cording With Step By S...

Bias tape is a fabric trim that can be used for various applications in your sewing projects. In this video I give you step by step instructions for how to cut bias strips of fabric to sew bias tape and your own custom piping!

Wednesday, January 19, 2022

DIY Magazine Shelving Storage For Small Spaces

In this video you will find step by step instructions on how to install a "Ledger Pockets Gallery Wall". This is a creative, functional and decorative way to display books and magazines when you are designing/decorating a relatively small room.

Monday, January 17, 2022

KITCHEN ISLAND BAMBOO COUNTERTOP GETS RESEALED/ HOW TO RESEAL WOOD COUNT...

It was way pass time for the Kitchen Island Bamboo countertop to be resealed, so I took it on and got a spectacular finish. To make it even more, it was way easier and than I expected and yes it was fulfilling to see the result at the end!

Friday, January 14, 2022

Authentic Jamaican Ackee and Saltfish Cooked By A Jamaican // Ackee And ...

In this video I show you step by step how to cook my Jamaican National Dish Ackee and Saltfish (codfish) along with green bananas! ACKEE is THE NATIONAL FRUIT of our beautiful Green Isle Of The Indies, Jamaica . Ackee and Saltfish is eaten with a myriad foods. It can be served in sandwiches with any type of bread. Served with cooked or fried dumplings, tubers, cooked green bananas, cooked breadfruit. I LOVE IT BEST WITH SOME GOOD HALF-RIPEN ROASTED BREADFRUIT!

Thursday, January 13, 2022

WE GAVE OUR FIREPLACE A MAKEOVER /DIY BUDGET FIREPLACE MAKEOVER /FIREPLA...

We gave our fireplace a makeover for under $100 and we are sharing how we did it! We have been DIYing our quaint Country Farmhouse since we bought it in 2015 and moved our family in. We have touched every space and the Fireplace did not escape. It could not escape. It was that bad. It was not much of a fireplace, actually it was a dinosaur of an excuse for a fireplace, very unfit, very unsafe. Still on purchasing the house, we were left instructions on how to use it. However, we decided it had to go and we set out demolishing and replacing it!

Wednesday, January 12, 2022

Choosing The Right Carpet For Your Space - FOR BEGINNERS - AN INTRODUCTION

This video is the second of The Series: All About Carpets and Choosing The Right Carpet For Your Space. This series will give you information that will help you in making a more educated choice when buying carpets for your home or office. You will learn about: Types of carpets Advantages and disadvantages of carpets Carpet fibres and durability Factors to consider when purchasing carpets Measuring and estimating for carpets Things to be aware of after installation Carpet care/ maintenance to extend the life of the carpet Carpet terms

Tuesday, January 11, 2022

(DIY) Design-It-Yourself- Quick and Easy Window Treatment

SO VINTAGE! Introducing the Original Valrine Vernon Design-It-Yourself Window Toppers and how they are assembled. The whole idea for the V V D-I-Y Window Toppers is to give "you" the home owner the liberty of designing your own window topper in less than 5 minutes, with little effort. A green product, the V V D-I-Y Window Toppers are made from re-purposed fabrics; designer fabric samples and swatches and fabric remnants. They are quick and easy to assemble and very versatile in their applications. V V D-I-Y Window Toppers can be applied on any window. A great trick is in assembling the Toppers is to assemble them using thumb tack: This way you can easily switch out pieces to create various looks for different, occasions, styles, decor, seasons and holidays. It is always Your Design!

Quick and Easy Way To Put On A Pillow Case

GOING WAY DOWN MEMORY LANE! In this video, I demonstrate a fast, easy and efficient way to put on a pillow case.

IDENTIFYING TYPES OF CARPETS And CHOOSING The Right One For The Right S...

IDENTIFYING TYPES OF CARPETS This video is the third of The Series: All About Carpets and Choosing The Right Carpet For Your Space. This series will give you information that will help you in making a more educated choice when buying carpets for your home or office. You will learn about: Types of carpets Advantages and disadvantages of carpets Carpet fibres and durability Factors to consider when purchasing carpets Measuring and estimating for carpets Things to be aware of after installation Carpet care/ maintenance to extend the life of the carpet Carpet terms

Monday, January 10, 2022

I Did It!!! ... I Made It From A Set Of Metal Bed Head And Foot I Picked...

I found them on the curb in our city neighborhood. Six Summers ago we sold our city property and bought a countryside property! When we moved from the city to live in the countryside I took them with me, because I knew I could do something creative with them and this Summer I finally did! Watch the video to see how I upcycled them.

Come On Inside Of My DIY Greenhouse/She Shed - Take A look At My Plants

Since we sold our city home and moved to the countryside six Summers ago, a Greenhouse She Shed was always in my thoughts and dreams, now it is a reality! Finally a place to start my seeds in the Spring and bring some plants indoors in the Fall and it is starting to look green!

It Was A Big Move - We Did It - Now The Renovations Continue

Yess! After Selling Our First Home In The City 2015, we bought a country property and moved to the countryside! Now we are working at building A Countryside Dream Destination. Today, on this lovely Fall Day, we are all out and pitching in. We are adjusting to all things different from living in the city, like taking care of and developing a property that is just over an acre, compared to our city property that was 45 ft x 110ft!

Never Make This Mistake When Choosing Colours For Your Kitchen Cabinets ...

Hi Guys, let's have a little colour lesson! Let's explore the do and don't of combining tints, tones and shades on your cabinets!

Adopt This Time Saving Storage Solution For More Organized Kitchen Cabinets

Hi guys, so you are getting ready to bake your favourite cake, but where is the baking powder? Well you think you used it recently and put it here, but it is not here. Okay, well maybe it is in there. Where in the world is that baking powder. Adopt this storage solution I use in my country kitchen and know exactly where all your stuff are!

How To Make Toques/Hats/Headdress From UPCYCLED/SECONDHAND Clothing #fas...

Hi Guys, this is a video tutorial on how to make creative, fun and functional Toques/hats from clothing that your child/children have outgrown!

Sunday, January 9, 2022

How To Choose The Right Carpet For Your Space - What You Need To Know

This video is the second of The Series: All About Carpets and Choosing The Right Carpet For Your Space. This series will give you information that will help you in making a more educated choice when buying carpets for your home or office. You will learn about: Types of carpets Advantages and disadvantages of carpets Carpet fibres and durability Factors to consider when purchasing carpets Measuring and estimating for carpets Things to be aware of after installation Carpet care/ maintenance to extend the life of the carpet Carpet terms

Saturday, January 8, 2022

3 Ways To Get An Expensive Look In Your Home For Less

In this video lesson I explore three budget friendly ways you can adopt, to get your home to look more expensive while spending less.

Thursday, January 6, 2022

Easy DIY Faux Flower Wall Decor

I have a fun Wall/ Door Decor idea for your home, for any season and any occasion. All you need are Faux Flower Petals, old CDs or DVDs, a glue gun, some glue sticks and a little time for a big IMPACT! Make Daisies/Zennias/Roses and turn them into anything you desire. The video lesson has a fun ideas for how you can use them.

How To Measure For Curtains/Draperies - Types Of Curtain Lengths

Hi Guys, in this video I give you detail tips on how to measure for your draperies and curtains. I give you options for four lengths and three widths of draperies and curtains.

How To Make A Bay Window Seat Cushion

Hi Guys, this is a video with tips on making a Bay Window Seat Cushion. In the video I teach how to measure the bay window seating area for calculating fabric requirement and the best way to get a pattern for your seat cushion, in order to make the cushion.

This Window Décor Idea Will Help To Save Some Birds

This a neat decorating idea is for any season or occasion! Plus it may just help to save some birds! Check it out guys.

The Best Purchase We Made After Relocating To The Countryside

After living in the City of Toronto for over 25 years we moved to the countryside of Hastings County in 2015 and quickly found out a list of MUST HAVES, thanks to our neighbour! Now I am sharing one pertinent MUST have we are happy that we purchased back in 2015!

How To Sew A Placemat/Table Mat With A Pocket

Hi Guys, this is a short tutorial with step by step instructions on how to sew placemats with pockets.

How I Make A Perfect Pompom

Hi Guys, this is a lesson on how to use semi-stiff nylon ribbons to make unique and decorative pompoms! These pompoms can be use to decorate for any occasion. Hang them or put them to sit in clusters for bigger impact!

SAVE MONEY ... RE-INVENT Your Old Christmas Tree // Vlogmas Day 17 #mone...

Hi guys,, It's my Christmas tree, finally got the chance to finish it. Here goes guys. I think you will find these tips for decorating your Christmas tree very useful.

The Best Way To Figure Out High High To Hang Your Wall Art

This is the solution to all your struggles trying to decide where to hang your wall art! This video tell you an easy way how to figure out how high to hang all your wall art.

How To DIY Amazing Fireplace Decor For Any Season! // Vlogmas Day 19

How To Choose The Right Lamps And Shades

In this video I share with you, tips on choosing the perfect table lamp for you space, based on the function you need it to perform in your design. Plus how to choose the right lamp shades.

Wednesday, January 5, 2022

How To STOP Fungus Gnats/Flies From Breeding In Your House Plants

Are Pesky Fungus Gnats/manure flies/mushroom flies bothering you? It is that time of year when problems are more likely to arise with Fungus Gnats in your house plants; It is Winter! Find out why they are in your plants and space and how to get rid of them!

Family Room Refresh In An Afternoon

Our well lived in family room needed a refresh, so I gave it one without a budget, just using what I already owned! Actually, this is phase one and I am already very pleased with what I was able to accomplished!

Easy DIY Wall Decor

Hi Guys, I have a fun idea for Decor for your home, in fact, for any occasion. All you need are Faux Flower Petals, old CDs or DVDs, a glue gun, some glue sticks and a little time for a big IMPACT! Make Daisies/Zennias and turn them into anything you desire. The video lesson has a few ideas for how you can use them.