DIY Living on the Coast of Maine
Fabrics from Fabric.com I was never a big fan of floral chintz, but it seems to be making a comeback, and I'm kind of liking it this time around. It's growing on me. For instance, I could definitely wrap my phone in this pretty floral chintz iPhone case from Anthropologie. This room, from Sarah Moore's new book Vintage Home, is so … [Read more...]
I love this colorful California dining room (below) from Country Living. It has so many great elements. An 11 foot long antique Italian work table serves as the dining table. There are modern fiberglass chairs in pastel colors surrounding the antique. The unexpected use of wallpaper on the ceiling draws your eye up to the amazing 1960's glass … [Read more...]
I love a good lighting project. It is my favorite thing to DIY. With a little ingenuity, an ordinary light can be transformed into a creative, decorative element. Here are eight DIY lighting ideas, from the archives, to inspire you. They are all done on a budget, and they are relatively easy to make. I mean if I can do it - anyone can. 1. … [Read more...]
This recipe is from my mother-in-law's golden box of recipes. It is a version of a French Breakfast Muffin, but with a dollop of jam in the center. It tastes just like a fresh jelly donut. There is a little nutmeg in the batter and cinnamon on top. It is a delicious treat when you don't want the guilt of eating the fried version from the donut … [Read more...]
A few weeks ago, my computer crashed. It just stopped working all together. I took it to the professionals and they gave me a grave look, shook their heads, and told me it was the motherboard, which is the mother of all bad things that can go wrong with a computer. They told me it wasn't even worth it to fix it. So what's a Pinterest/blog … [Read more...]
I have a small confession. It's kind of embarrassing. We have owned our house for almost five years, and I just cleaned the kitchen cabinets for the first time this past weekend. There, I said it. I feel better already. I have no defense, except that it always fell low on the priority list. The cabinets are cherry and I wanted to make sure I … [Read more...]
I saw a pretty lampshade on Pinterest the other day. It was made by Courtney of A Little Glass Box for her son's room. I feel in love with it, and wanted to try one myself. I had just acquired a lamp from my mother's house that she was no longer using, and it had the perfect shade for writing a sweet message. I have always loved the Prayer of … [Read more...]
Today, I am sharing a tutorial I did for Jennifer Rizzo last month for updating an old lampshade with trim and ribbon. This is an great way to freshen up a faded or stained lampshade. First, measure the circumference of your lampshade to determine the amount of trim you will need and add a few inches. My lampshade measured 34" around the … [Read more...]
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...]
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. 
