Day Four of Blog Tour…

Today is day four of the Getting Creative @ Home Blog Tour

 

 

Stop by and visit the featured blogs…

Thursday, Aug. 8:
The Vintage Nest
A Few Miner Adjustments
What Meegan Makes
One More Time Events
Sweet Song Bird

 

See entire schedule here.

Be sure to check out the Haven @ Home Pinterest Board here for more fabulous DIY ideas and projects.

I am excited to be sharing my tour tomorrow…so be sure to stop by here and visit!

Day Three of Blog Tour and Word of the Month…

Today is day three of the Getting Creative @ Home Blog Tour

 

 

Stop by and visit the featured blogs…

Wednesday, Aug. 7:
Bargain Hunting with Laurie
2 Little Superheroes
Stow and TellU
My Soulful Home
Glitter Glue and Paint

 

 

See entire schedule here.

Be sure to check out the Haven @ Home Pinterest Board here for more fabulous DIY ideas and projects.

Word of the Month ~ August 2013

 

 

…light

 

 

 

Definition:   a particular illumination, something that enlightens or informs


As we all know, there are several definitions of the word “light” depending on the context in which you are using it. For this post, I have chosen the above photo of myself, at the ocean, illuminated by the setting sun over the beautiful calm sea. In this particular moment, I felt enlightened and oh-so-happy. Happy to be enjoying a family vacation, happy to be at the beach, happy to be able to appreciate this incredible sunset…just light and happy. I hope that you are able to find, and appreciate the light moments in life. Summer is the perfect time to slow down, sit outside and enjoy a cool drink in the shade, take the time to feel happy and enlightened.

…a year of tranquility

 

 

 

 

Day Two of Blog Tour and a Clever Tip…

Today is Day Two of the Getting Creative @ Home Blog Tour!

 

 

 

Stop by and visit the featured blogs…

 

 

Tuesday, Aug. 6:
Designer’s Sweet Spot
Design Dreams by Anne
Country Design Style
Shabby Art Boutique
Cupcakes and Crinoline

 

 

See entire schedule here.

Be sure to check out the Haven @ Home Pinterest Board here for more fabulous DIY ideas and projects.

Speaking of Pinterest Boards, one of my most popular boards is titled Clever Tips. This is where I pin and share helpful tips on just about everything including Health & Beauty, Home Décor, Organization and more!


Today I want to share a clever way to prevent the dreaded shifting duvet cover…

 

 

 

I know…not an earth shattering problem, but annoying just the same. I just cannot stand it when my down comforter shifts inside my duvet cover and ends up all balled into one corner…right?

 

 

Well fear no more…I found a clever way to keep that tragedy from happening! While purchasing a new comforter the other day, I noticed a little photo on the package that had a simple solution to this issue…

 

 

 

available at Target

 

 

 

 

 

 

Corner tabs to help prevent shifting…Brilliant!!

 

The only problem was that my current duvet cover does not have ties in the corner to tie to the corner tabs…bummer. Not a problem, I will just add my own ties…brilliant again!

 

 

 

 

 

 

I gathered my supplies…some grosgrain ribbon and thread…and in about 5 minutes solved one of earths major dilemmas.

 

 

The only ribbon I had was thicker than I wanted so I just cut it down the middle to create two strips about 8” long…

 

 

 

 

 

 

First, turn your duvet cover inside out…and locate each corner seam. Then simply stitch each strip of ribbon to the inside seam…

 

 

 

So quick and easy!

Once you have all four corners done, tie each strip to the corner tabs on your comforter…

 

 

 

That’s it! Flip it right side out and you are done! Now you have a fluffy bed cover with nice full corners…

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Even the bottom corners stay put…

 

 

 

I love a simple and clever solution like this!  See more Clever Tips here.


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