How I made a custom Italian-style tile floor mosaic!
Click here for a free guide on how to make the mosaic from this article! My husband and I finally took a trip to Italy this past summer. Although I was nervous…
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How I made custom wooden memorial plaques for my family
Unfortunately, this past autumn, my family experienced some losses. My dad lost one of his younger brothers and, three days later, my family lost our beloved kitty. My uncle’s passing was much…
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The best foamy and HEALTHY homemade hot chocolate!
Hey everyone! Today I wanted to share the ritual that makes every morning especially enjoyable for me. And of course it has to do with chocolate! How couldn’t it, right? Every morning…
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How to make a DIY oak threshold that no one will know you made!
Making my own thresholds has been one of my favorite mini-projects in our new house! And let me just start off by saying I absolutely love woodworking. I always have, even when…
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Buying a house in the crazy 2023 real estate market!
So, as I’m writing this post, I’m well aware that the housing market has probably become a whole lot worse since just a year ago. However, even last year it was pretty…
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Tiling for the first time! Pantry floor
Okay, so I’ll admit that for my first time tiling, a pantry floor was a bit over my head. But I grew up watching my mom do this stuff! From tiling floors…
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Can a violin produce two notes at the same time?
I am so excited to answer this question! And for once, the answer is simply… yes! The fact that the violin can play two notes at the same time is actually one…
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Is it okay to practice violin sitting down?
When you begin a practice session, you might find yourself wondering if it would be best to sit or stand. You might especially wonder if it is even okay to practice violin…
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How to position your violin shoulder rest correctly
I went years without thinking twice about how to position my shoulder rest on my violin. I simply assumed that each foot should grip the widest part of the lower bout (see…
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Your complete guide to violin pinky holders!
One of the best supplements for a beginner violin student is a pinky holder. I used one as a kid, and I have seen them help my own students time and time…
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Just why is the violin so difficult? A complete answer
What is the hardest instrument? This is a very common question! Especially for a non-musician, it’s hard to know all of the details that go into playing an instrument. It can therefore…
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How is the viola different from the violin?
Violin is an extremely well-known instrument. You would practically need to be hiding under a rock your whole life to not know what a violin is! Yet, many people have never heard…
