Easy Homemade Linen Dinner Napkins
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Easy Homemade Linen Dinner Napkins

In an effort to create less waste, I’ve transitioned to cloth napkins. And I have to admit, I love it.

I bought my first plain set from Crate & Barrel or Pottery Barn, one of those where everything looks the same. I’ve received a few prettier sets as gifts to up my collection (GREAT gift idea, by the way). Last Christmas I cut down a too-big Target tablecloth into a smaller tablecloth and some coordinating napkins. They’re a little wonky, but fun nonetheless. I’ve since upped my game.

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Make Your Own Cross-Stitch Patterns in 3 Easy Steps
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Make Your Own Cross-Stitch Patterns in 3 Easy Steps

Step 1: Set Up the Spreadsheet

I like to use Google Sheets for my patterns. It’s free and accessible on my phone, which I use for most patterns. Start by creating a Template tab. I keep the height of the cells as-is, and just adjust the width to match. Click the top left square to highlight all cells (yellow below), then drag Column A to the width you want. I just eyeball a square.

You’re now ready to start creating your pattern!

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Sola Wood Flowers….are they worth it?
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Sola Wood Flowers….are they worth it?

Marie Kondo asks “does it spark joy?” Gretchen Rubin created “The Happiness Project.” The Danes have hygge. I ask myself “what sets my soul on fire?” It’s a global desire to find and amplify that which makes us feel good, makes us smile, and brightens our day. As I try to add more mindful moments, I’ve starting making note of what I enjoy and what I don’t.

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