If you’ve ever wondered how to start oil painting, here’s everything I wish I knew when I began. When I was in high school, I took an art class and tried oil painting—and I really fell in love with the process. Now, over 20 years later, I’ve had the itch to try it again. But […] The post How to Start Oil Painting appeared first on at home with Ashley.| at home with Ashley
Our house is strange in that it has two front doors, so after I put a lock with charms on one door, my husband suggested we do a lock on the second. That got me thinking—what would I put on them? Naturally, I thought of the Lenox Spice Village and decided to do DIY Lenox […] The post DIY Lenox Spice Village Charms appeared first on at home with Ashley.| at home with Ashley
When I traveled to Morocco in the spring, I bought a few gorgeous brass spigots. One looked like a deer and was perfect for this project. Now that summer is here, it’s time to build a DIY wall fountain in my backyard! A fountain instantly feels high-end, brings soothing water sounds, and adds amazing ambiance. […] The post DIY Wall Fountain appeared first on at home with Ashley.| at home with Ashley
If you love the charm of cottagecore décor or grew up in the 1990s, chances are you’ve seen or even owned a set of Lenox Village Canisters. These iconic porcelain pieces weren’t just storage—they were tiny Victorian houses that brought personality to kitchens across America. Today, they’re beloved by collectors and decorators alike. And now, […] The post Lenox Village Canisters appeared first on at home with Ashley.| at home with Ashley
I’ve been wanting to dive into embroidery and make it as easy as possible. After researching different techniques, I found one that’s perfect for hand embroidery for beginners—and I’m obsessed! The secret? Sticky stabilizer. It’s a special paper you can print on, peel off the backing, and stick to your fabric. Then you simply stitch […] The post Hand Embroidery for Beginners appeared first on at home with Ashley.| at home with Ashley
The Lenox Spice Village is one of my favorite vintage collections. I love its charm and whimsy—and I want to display it in a way that feels just as special. Since my kitchen only has a narrow shelf area, I decided to make a custom Scalloped Lenox Spice Village Rack that perfectly fits my space […] The post Scalloped Lenox Spice Village Rack DIY appeared first on at home with Ashley.| at home with Ashley
I LOVE the look of ceramic bows—they’re the perfect touch of charm and whimsy. But have you seen the price tags? Some go for $100–$200 for just one! It’s wildly expensive, so I thought… why not try to make my own? And I did—using two different methods! In this post, I’ll show you how to […] The post DIY Clay Bow appeared first on at home with Ashley.| at home with Ashley
Turns out, clay is magical! I’ve been having so much fun playing with it lately. My current favorite project? DIY air dry clay charms! You basically get to play with clay, mold it into fun shapes, let it air dry, and then paint it. To finish it off, you seal it in glossy resin for […] The post DIY Air Dry Clay Charms appeared first on at home with Ashley.| at home with Ashley
I am very obsessed with mosaics right now! I now have three mosaic floors (one in my bathroom, one in my laundry room, and one in my entry). Those all came pre-made, so I thought I’d try my hand at making a mosaic side table from scratch. This is a fun and affordable IKEA hack […] The post Mosaic Side Table appeared first on at home with Ashley.| at home with Ashley
I went thrifting recently and found the cutest nightstand. The lines were good, the bones were solid, and the drawers opened and closed easily thanks to their dovetail joinery. But the finish? It had definitely seen better days after many years of use. So, I decided to give it a fresh look and create my […] The post Floral Painted Nightstand appeared first on at home with Ashley.| at home with Ashley
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DIY Pegboard Cross Stitch Wall Art. Free pattern and template for this giant large-scale art. Step by step tutorial for how to make beautiful fiber art| at home with Ashley