Creative cowgirls are my favorite people. We’re economical and handy. Sometimes being creative is a necessity when you live far from town and have to “make-do” with the things you have. We re-purpose, re-paint, and add our country bling.
Do’s and Don’ts Sewing Faux Fur There are do’s and don’ts sewing faux fur. Consider all these before starting your project to get the best results. I found that when sewing white faux fur, it was like having at least two Great Pyrenees as house pets. But when your daughter asks you to make a fur… Read More Do’s and Don’ts Sewing Faux Fur
Lighten Up Bedroom Decor The new story in home decor It’s time to lighten up. I don’t mean those weight loss resolutions that we made on New Year’s. We need to lighten up our homes. When I first decorated our hacienda style home, the old-world carved mahogany furniture called my name. Deep jewel tone colors… Read More Time to Lighten Up
DIY Upholstered Headboard This DIY upholstered headboard is simple and inexpensive to make. When I couldn’t find an upholstered headboard I liked at a reasonable price, I decided to DIY. The reason I needed to look for a headboard is the expensive part of the equation. The bed I had was a Mediterranean mahogany queen… Read More DIY Upholstered Headboard
I love my new DIY Cowgirl china cabinet. I recently posted a DIY article repurposing the top portion of a china cabinet. I figured I should explain the DIY steps I used to also Cowgirlize the bottom half. I don’t know anyone that complains they have too much storage space. China cabinets have always been… Read More DIY Cowgirl China Cabinet
Candle Decorating is a great way to give some lift to your fall décor. It’s like a step towards all out craziness of Christmas. I like to decorate for different occasions. Fall décor is one of the easiest. I looked at my entrance and decided that my candlesticks could use a little glam. My process… Read More Fall Decor Candle Decorating
DIY Rustic Western Buckle Display- I love finding new ways to make rustic western accents in my home. I know quite a few rodeo families that have their hard-won trophy buckles tucked away in a box somewhere and not on display. Here’s a way to get them out and enjoy the fruits of your labor.… Read More DIY Western Buckle Display
Repurposed China Cabinet-Cowgirl Style Sometimes we repurpose because it’s cheaper, and sometimes we can add our cowgirl style. In this 70’s version oak china cabinet, I did just that. I took a single piece and gave it two different uses. I’ll get to the second purpose in another post. I separated the top and… Read More Repurposed China Cabinet-Cowgirl Style
Rustic Western DIY Gift-Quick In our small western town, we don’t have any stores within a 20-mile radius other than a general store, which has basic food stuff, like a convenience store. Now if I was well organized, which I attempt, I could purchase something on my weekly shopping trip. But sometimes things come up… Read More Rustic Western DIY Gift-Quick