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    Simple Slipcover

    Simple Slipcover perfectlydestressed.com
    With a family of 10, you could say our furniture is well-loved (and that would be putting it nicely). For as hard as I try to keep it clean and in good shape, it’s starting to show it’s age and is not quite as comfortable as it used to be. Although I have dreams of new sofas, the reality is, that we have to make due for now (or, most likely, for a long time) So, I decided to add a large pillow to the middle of the couch to add a bit of extra cushion and support.
    The original pillows are still on the sofa, just off to the side to try to disguise that really uncomfortable wood piece that seems to be bulging out of each side.
    Using items I had at home already (my favorite way to DIY!) I added a bit of life to a saggy sofa.
    If you like this DIY, join me on IG @ perfectlydestressed! I am always up to something!

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    First I found my bit of fabric from my scrap supply. After ensuring it was the proper width and length for the large pillow I was covering. (Sorry. I forgot to snap a picture of the pillow. It was actually a dog bed I found on clearance at the pet store years ago that my kids used as a floor cushion in the basement!) Repurpose, repurpose, repurpose!

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    I knew I wanted the slipcover to be removable and washable because, you know, 8 kids and 2 dogs…..

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    I decided to use these metal grommets I had in my craft crap. After sewing together 3 sides of the fabric, I placed the grommets where I wanted to install them. Note: I did this by eye. Might be good to measure and mark to make sure it’s lined up correctly! I tend to skimp on these types of steps and wing it – doesn’t always turn out so great!

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    Next was to solve the conundrum of what in the world to use to hold the grommets together. I needed something easily removed, but sturdy enough to withstand constant use. I decided to go with these brass fasteners we had in the office supplies.

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    Seriously so easy!

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    Sometimes it’s the simplest hacks that are the best!

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    Ta-Da! They actually work perfectly! And they match the grommets which was not planned (love it when that happens!)

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    I have already had to remove the cover and wash it. It was SO easy to undo the fasteners. And the grommets washed up just fine.
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    Shabby Chic Burlap & Twine Planter

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    This shabby chic burlap planter idea is a wonderful (and frugal) addition to any front porch or patio. It is simple, extremely inexpensive and absolutely adorable!
    All you need is your plants, a few old buckets, twine and a roll of garden burlap from the hardware store or garden center!
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    Make sure your buckets are larger than your plant that you are potting. New buckets are not necessary as long as they are clean and free of any chemicals that may be harmful to your plant.
    *Be sure to follow any specific repotting suggestions per your plant’s instruction tag*
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    Drill holes into the bottom of your buckets for proper drainage.
    No drill? No problem!
    A hammer and a large nail could also be used here!
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    Wrap your garden burlap around your bucket and cut it to size. Because one bucket that I was using was blue (and garden burlap is a bit see through), I folded my burlap in half to cover the color. Tuck in any additional burlap up and over into the bucket.
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    I was a tad overzealous with the soil and began adding it a bit too soon. It is best to add the soil AFTER you have wrapped and tucked your burlap fabric around your bucket.
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    Wrap your twine along the top of your bucket a few times. There’s really no wrong way to do this. Once it has the thickness and width you like, cut your twine and tie a bow (it’s really that simple!)
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    Finally, add your potting soil and your plant!
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    I chose to add a bit of Spanish Moss as well to keep the soil moist and clean.
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    These planters are just too perfect! They are so easy. Anyone can do them and they are extremely versatile in decor!
     

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    Dressing Up the Piano

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    This piano was my first vintage piece of furniture. I bought it almost 14 years ago at an estate sale. She was in a basement under magazines, books and clothes. No one else wanted her but me so there was no auction or bid war. They even lowered her price without me even asking just to get her out! My husband has been saying we should get rid of the piano now that our family is so large and our space ‘smallish’. But I have too many memories of my oldest son playing “We Three Kings” over and over again at Christmas time in preparation for his recital and visions of each of my littles sitting in their diapers playing their version of a Piano Concerto. I decided to give her a little love and help her fit our space a little better. I used chalk paint but left some of the original finish as well.

    I couldn’t commit to completely covering her up. Instead, I just dressed her up a bit.


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    Our ‘Neverland Corner’

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    I read something this week that really spoke to me:

    “Your home should tell the story of who you are, and be a collection of what you love.” – Nate Berkus                    This got me thinking of all of those home projects and decor “ideas” I have that I toss aside because they aren’t traditional or they may be a bit different. It pushed me to start working on something that’s been on my mind for a long time. Here is a peek at my children’s corner they now call the “Neverland Corner”.

    It is full of bright light, architectural salvage, live plants and repurposed items. The teepee was made by Edward and I. This corner has always been a space that I have struggled to decorate. Now it’s a favorite spot to relax, play make believe and read stories for my whole collection of little people that I love so much.

     

     

     

    Update:

    I switched out the gallery wall that was originally behind the Neverland Corner. I think the new wall of refurbished wood planks, repurposed tin cans for storing “treasures” and salvaged garden fencing makes the corner look even more fun and magical.

     

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