This caladium leaf cross stitch pattern can be completed in 2 different colorways: pale baby pink, or a vibrant bright pink stem! I've been making new patterns to go along with the leaf series I started last November. Considering that there ... Read More about Caladium Leaf — 2 Ways! | Free Cross Stich Pattern
How to Prune a Shrub Into a Small Tree
I absolutely LOVE turning my larger shrubs into petite little trees; they're just so elegant! But getting an overgrown shrub into a single-stem (or close to it) can be a laborious task. In this post, I cover my tips. Tips for Trimming a Large ... Read More about How to Prune a Shrub Into a Small Tree
DIY Outdoor Ottoman
I'm building a set of furniture for my new floating deck in my back yard. In this post, I'm sharing the easy-to-build ottoman. Hey friends! For those of you in the U.S., I hope you're having a wonderful Memorial Day weekend. As for myself, I'm ... Read More about DIY Outdoor Ottoman
DIY Storage Shelf with Baskets
Hey all, it’s Tylynn dropping in from Bitterroot DIY. It's been a little while since I shared a new project here at the Ugly Duckling House! I've been cranking out some major room makeovers at our house lately and got a little behind on blog posts ... Read More about DIY Storage Shelf with Baskets
Pupdate: Working from Home, Cleaning, and the Dogs
At the very end of last summer, I wrote a small "pup-date" to share a few stories with you about Charlie and Stella since they moved in together. A lot of you guys LOVED it and asked for more. So, I'm here to give you another! This post is ... Read More about Pupdate: Working from Home, Cleaning, and the Dogs
DIY House Numbers Sign for the Mailbox
Here's how to make house numbers more visible (especially at night!) with this FREE DIY sign using offcuts from the scrap wood pile and a scroll saw. I know this is going to sound very "typical lazy Millenial blah blah blah" to say, but at the ... Read More about DIY House Numbers Sign for the Mailbox
