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Tuesday, August 6, 2013

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…
 
 
 
 
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…



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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…
 
 
 
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available at Target
 
 
 
 
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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!
 
 
 
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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…
 
 
 
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First, turn your duvet cover inside out…and locate each corner seam. Then simply stitch each strip of ribbon to the inside seam…
 
 
 
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So quick and easy!



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



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



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


Sharing this Clever Tip at...
Timewashed, Uncommon Designs, My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia, Serenity Now, Classy Clutter, The Shabby Nest, It's Overflowing, Glitter, Glue, and Paint,
 
 
 
 

Monday, August 5, 2013

Day One…Getting Creative @ Home Blog Tour


Welcome to day one of the Getting Creative at Home Blog Tour!






As shared in my last post…I am exciting to be participating in the Getting Creative at Home Blog Tour this week! This fantastic tour will be hosted by 24 amazing blogs and talented bloggers!


Today is day one, and here are the blogs featured on the tour…



 
 
 
Be sure to stop by and visit each one to see the incredible projects and posts they are sharing!
 
See entire schedule here.
 
Be sure to check out the Haven @ Home Pinterest Board here for more fabulous DIY ideas and projects.
 
 
 
Happy Touring!
 
 
 
 

Sunday, August 4, 2013

Getting Creative at Home…Blog Tour


I am excited to be participating in the Getting Creative at Home blog tour starting
Monday ~ August 5, 2013.






What is Getting Creative at Home you ask? Well, there is a fantastic blog conference called  Haven – and since not everyone could attend…we decided to host our own little conference right here!

Starting Monday, 24 Home and DIY bloggers are taking you on a tour showing you our best DIY projects, room re-do’s, crafts, home tours and tutorials. Awesome!

Here’s the schedule:

Monday, Aug. 5:
Copper Roof Interiors
The Crafty Woman
Colors Mixed Together
The Rustic Pig
Lilacs & Longhorns

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

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

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

Friday, Aug. 9:
Circa 1929
Elegant Nest
A Nest for All Seasons
Pennywise blog


This is a great opportunity to meet new bloggers, browse through 24 fantastic blogs, and see some creative projects and posts.

Getting Creative at Home begins right here on Monday, August 12 so be sure to stop by and check back all week to follow along all on this fun blog tour!


 
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