Have I mentioned that I have an addiction to decorative pillows? I totally do. AND I've got another decorative pillow for you today. Yay! I love making decorative pillows because they are so easy and such a fun way to personalize a room. I also really enjoy that in this case it is a fun way to make something special for my daughter's room and it is a simple way to show her some more ... Read More about Adorable Dachshund Decorative Pillow
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15 Fantastic DIY Curtains
I have totally been avoiding sewing the curtains in my daughter's room. It has been such a long time that you may have even forgotten that we were working on a makeover in her room. When we left off last, I had just finished her closet. Her curtains have been sitting in my kitchen with the sewing machine out for a few weeks. I keep telling her I'm going to get them done....and still, they ... Read More about 15 Fantastic DIY Curtains
Real Organized Office
For those of you who have made it through the entire Real Organized series, today is your final project. I also know that it may not seem to apply to everyone, but I can bet you that, as a mom, you have papers and mail and all sorts of other stuff floating around your house that can quickly and easily make the house feel cluttered and make you wonder where you left that bill or that paper that ... Read More about Real Organized Office
The Best of The Real Thing with the Coake Family ~ 2015 Edition
This year has been a great year for me with the growth of my blog. I wanted to start the year by sharing with you the top 15 posts as voted by the number of pageviews. Last year, my blog grew by 154% in pageviews. As of today, December 29, 2015, I'm at 1,993,157 pageviews for 2015. By tomorrow, I should hit 2 million pageviews for 2015. Won't that be amazing! For 2014, I didn't even hit 1 ... Read More about The Best of The Real Thing with the Coake Family ~ 2015 Edition
20 Fun Ways to Celebrate New Year’s Eve with your Family
Have you thought about how you will ring in the New Year? Yes, I know we haven't celebrated Christmas yet, but I know I've been thinking and planning (at least in my head) about what we will do for New Year's Eve this year. We have had fun celebrating as a family the last few years and we plan to do the same again this year. I think this year, we are going to add a few other ... Read More about 20 Fun Ways to Celebrate New Year’s Eve with your Family
Cheap Home Decor to Make a Kids Art Wall
I've got another project for you from the makeover in my daughter's room. Today, I've got a cute idea for cheap home decor. We made a whole wall of Pumpkin's artwork! Pumpkin is my maker for sure! Not that Snowflake doesn't make things, but Pumpkin...I'm pretty sure it is in her blood (like Mother, like daughter). She is always making something. I've long thought it would be fun to have a ... Read More about Cheap Home Decor to Make a Kids Art Wall
More Super Simple DIY Decorative Pillows ~ Christmas Edition
Have you thought about adding any new Christmas decor to your home this year? Every year, I want to add decorative pillows to my Christmas decorations. I have never bought any of the cute pillows I see in the store because I have a hard time spending $20-$30 on a pillow. This year I really wanted to add some Christmas pillows and I found an inexpensive and quick way to do so. OK, you ... Read More about More Super Simple DIY Decorative Pillows ~ Christmas Edition
Turning an Awkward Corner into Stylish Storage and Useful Space
You guys ready to see some more from the work/makeover we are doing in Pumpkin's room? Today, I'm going to show you a great way to maximize an awkward corner to make it a useful space that has stylish storage. I know Pumpkin is ready to have Mommy get to work and get even more done in her room. I haven't been able to do nearly as much as either she or I would like at this point. Sometimes ... Read More about Turning an Awkward Corner into Stylish Storage and Useful Space
Super Simple DIY Decorative Pillow for Thanksgiving
I know that Halloween hasn't even passed yet, but I'm already looking forward to putting up my fall decorations (I've only decorated for Halloween so far this fall). I had the idea to make these cute little decorative pillows for my living room for Thanksgiving. In the process, I found a way to make them super, super easy to make. Yay! Super easy cuteness, what could be better? I know to ... Read More about Super Simple DIY Decorative Pillow for Thanksgiving
How to Make a Mattress for Any Doll Bed
Do you remember a few months ago when I made the new bunk beds for our American Girl dolls? Well, our poor dolls have had nothing but a hard board to sleep on since then. I was just kind of dreading the doll bedding pattern. Not that is it hard stuff to sew, it is just that sometimes I put off pulling out the sewing machine and making things like this. I think I make it worse than it ... Read More about How to Make a Mattress for Any Doll Bed