DIY Living on the Coast of Maine
I made my list, set my budget, lathered myself in sunblock, donned my straw beach hat and comfortable walking shoes, grabbed my sunglasses, folding rolling cart and water bottle and headed to the largest outdoor antiques show in the country - the Brimfield Antiques Show. Brimfield week is quite an experience with 23 fields filled with over … [Read more...]
This tutorial is similar to the stamping fabric with dishwasher detergent technique I shared several weeks ago, except instead of taking color away from the fabric this tutorial adds color to the fabric. I used cookie cutters once again as stamps, plain cotton canvas fabric and Neopaque paint. I used the Jacquard Products 2-1/4-Ounce Neopaque … [Read more...]
Yesterday, I went to the Vintage Fashion and Textile Show. It comes to Sturbridge three times a year, and it is always on the Monday of Brimfield week. There are lots of vendors and booths selling anything from vintage buttons, trims and clothing to German grain sack fabric by the yard. It is pretty spectacular if you are in the market for … [Read more...]
Good morning! Today, I am over visiting Kim at Savvy Southern Style. If you have never visited Kim's blog, you are in for a treat. Kim has amazing style and her home has been featured in Cottages and Bungalows and Romantic Homes magazines. Here is just one example of the eye candy you can find at her blog. See what I mean? She … [Read more...]
Mother's Day is just four days away. If you are anything like me, you are waiting until the last minute to get a gift. You don't have to run out and buy that box of candy or bunch of tulips just yet. I've rounded up a few easy DIY ideas from past posts to help. They are quick and inexpensive and sure to make any mom feel loved. Lace … [Read more...]
One of my goals this summer is to give our kitchen a little budget friendly update by adding a tile back splash. My go-to home improvement store for ideas is our local Home Depot. Did you know they have designers that can help you with all your kitchen updating needs? Below is a short video by Home Depot that explains all the different … [Read more...]
Our good friends Sue and Spencer live in the small town of Brooksville, Maine. They are blueberry farmers and their family owns and operates a blueberry processing plant and freezer. They have the best blueberries in all of Down East in my humble opinion. They built their house in 1981 and Sue claims that they have never stopped working on … [Read more...]
The downstairs guest room is clean and ready for summer guests, so I thought I'd update my home tour page with fresh photos and all the sources for projects that went into this room. DIY Faux French Linen Headboard DIY Vintage Sign Painting the Wood Paneled Wall Bureau Painted in Annie Sloan Chalk Paint Have Some Fun, Make Some … [Read more...]
It's been a year since my first room reveal - the dining room, so I thought I'd take you on an updated tour, since things change around here often. The vintage curtains are feeling right at home in their new location. There were only two panels so I chose to hang one panel in each window. I think it works. I love the warm color they add to the … [Read more...]
Today, I am visiting Jennifer Rizzo's blog with a tutorial on updating an old lampshade with trims. It's an Anthro inspired update that I hope you will like. Jen has been affected by the terrible flooding that is going on in the Midwest, so I am helping her out today. Come on over and check it out. You can find the post here. … [Read more...]
Hello! I'm Mary. Welcome to At Home on the Bay where I share my love for DIY, decorating, sewing, thrifting and baking all while living in our little slice of Heaven on Blue Hill Bay. 
