Lemon Thistle
DIY, Hand Lettering + Home Decor
This DIY concrete wall cover brings a modern feel with some 1x2s and black paint to a patio space that was overshadowed by an old concrete retaining wall before. When we moved into this house, this backyard felt like a bit of a compromise compared to the last house. It is much smaller than our …
Sharing the step by step tutorial for this DIY macrame chandelier! It only takes 3 basic knots and 2 embroidery hoops to make this boho decor that I’ve used outdoors over a dining table and in my daughter’s bedroom. Do you ever have a project that you think should be straight forward but it ends …
Sharing some updates we made to our brick patio for the summer- modern lounge furniture with a dark and moody vibe. Today I’m excited to be joining forces with some amazing home decor bloggers to share our summer patio spaces! You can see all those down at the bottom of this post. This patio has …
We’re turning our bedroom bay window space into a little reading nook and today I’m sharing some furniture combinations I’m considering – armchair, side table, ottoman and floor lamps with consideration for budget, size, and style! We are slowly, surely making progress in our master bedroom and while I’m loving where …
This plywood DIY double desk is the perfect solution for a shared kids space- plus it’s an IKEA hack! Using scandi inspired maple plywood with a waterfall edge and vertical shiplap under the desk top, this desk isn’t just practical but a modern design element. When we made over our boys’ bedroom for the One …
Today I’m excited to be sharing my summer home tour! My style is a bit minimal, a bit modern, and a whole lot of foraging and plants (hello botanical!) for our family friendly home. It’s home tour time! I’ve done a handful of home tours now but one season I’ve never jumped on board with …
Father’s Day always sneaks up on me. It’s Mother’s Day and then you blink and then it’s Dad’s turn. And guess what time it is? Time to get your Father’s Day plans in order! I’ve shared some DIY gift ideas for Father’s day in the past but today I’m excited to be sharing some super …
This simple watercolor botanical art is perfect for a beginner- using just one paint and one brush. It’s an easy way to add a modern pop of colour to your home decor! Last week I joined up with some amazing bloggers to share our summer wreaths and this week we’re sharing some summer DIYs (see …
This DIY Summer Wreath is made from garden clippings and simple tools. It’s the perfect fresh wreath for a party or event and even if you don’t have these exact ‘ingredients’ you can use the tips to make your own! Isn’t it crazy that we’re already making things for ‘summer’? This blogging world is …
We made over our boys’ shared bedroom in 6 weeks as part of the One Room Challenge and the reveal is here! With a Nordic Industrial vibe- this blue boys room is packed with storage and simple, tone on tone style. You guys, I’m so excited to be finishing this space! We worked on it …
A smart lock has intimidated me for so long but after installing the Schlage Sense- I don’t think we’d ever go back. I’m sharing all the simple installation tips and instructions as well as WHY we went for it today in my video tutorial! Our entry way is coming along so nicely and I can’t …
This modern DIY wall mount guitar holder is perfect for displaying your guitars without taking up floor space. Simple design means they look rad even if theres no guitar hung. Wall mounts for guitars have been on my list to build or buy for years, you guys. I’m so excited to cross those off the …
