Painted Burlap Bulletin Board and Dining Room Reveal

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Recently, we painted our the beat-up, thick wood trim in our 77 year old home in hopes that it would brighten and update the space. And boy did it ever! I’ve already shared the huge difference painting the trim made in our living room turned mom cave. I couldn’t believe the transformation the paint made in our dining room and wanted to share it, but I needed a little something in the wall art department. And yay, I finally figured it out this week, so here it is. I was struggling to find … [Read more...]

Experimenting with Sunprints

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Hello WHBS readers! I'm Erin from Lansdowne Life, where I blog about my creative DIY projects and adventures in home decorating. Things like painting, sewing, landscaping, and all sorts of other thrifty handmade goodness. Stop by and see me sometime!     I have a three-year-old daughter, and she loves doing crafty projects. Sunprints (or cyanotypes) are a great activity for children: no mess, quick results, and a dose of sciencey magic!   I love projects that are simple … [Read more...]

Colorful Striped Abstract (KIDS!) Art

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These abstract paintings look like something I would buy, but I didn’t buy them. Nor did I lift a paintbrush. I had a hard time titling this post, mostly because I didn’t want you to see the word “kid” and think that it was art that only a mom or grandma could love. But I have to give them credit! My kids LOVE to paint. When I go to paint something, I usually hear “where’s my paint?” I’ll usually get out their color wonder stuff, watercolors, or convince them that they want … [Read more...]

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