Easy, straightforward steps to making your own black-out lined back-tab curtains!

Let’s just get this out of the way: I don’t know whether to call these “curtains” or “drapes.” Or “drapery panels.” Or “window dressings.” Skivvies for your wall orifices? I also never know whether to say “armoire” or “armuaaaaahh.” Or “vase” or “vahhhze.”

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Book sling tutorial

Do y’all remember the list I posted about all the things I wanted to finish in the nursery before the baby comes?  Well, I’ve completed my first task…book slings! I first came across the idea on Pinterest and then found a tutorial here.  It’s a really simple project…if you just make one. I of course had to jazz it up a bit and make three. Still a simple project, just a little more time consuming. Here is a picture of the finished product, just in case you have no idea what the heck a book sling is.

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Join DIY blogger Marty's Musings as she shares a look into her well loved, hardworking ranch style home full of budget upgrades, repurposing projects and thrift store finds. Join Marty for 31 Days to a Beautiful Home Series as she answers the question "what does home really mean?" #write31days

Today I want to share just a little bit about myself and give you a house tour, in case you’re new to Marty’s Musings.

I have been blogging since 2008 and what began as a record of our family/adoption/faith journey has turned into a full time job writing about our DIY projects, easy family recipes, love of thrifty repurposing and living on less.

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Make every place your home sweet home! Here are our tips to decorate a rental.

Finn and I have been renters for the past 5 years, and we’ve learned a lot about rental living during that time. From Wisconsin, to Missouri, and now back in Chicago we’ve had to make many temporary places feel like home. I guess you can say we’re like gypsies…without the glitter-filled, over the top weddings.

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How to build a DIY writing desk. Free plans and step-by-step tutorial!

The majority of my DIY projects are borne out of necessity and my latest build is no exception. My newlywed friends Josh and Marie needed a desk for their apartment. Josh is in seminary and is having to do his homework on their bed or on the floor.

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