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Colleen is the DIY blogger and author behind Lemon Thistle blog where she shares hands on DIY tutorials, home renovations, hand lettered designs, and projects to simplify your life… beautifully.

With a ‘you can make anything’ attitude, Colleen shares approachable projects and basic skills tutorials to help you do just that in her first book and weekly on her blog.

If you enjoy modern home decor (that’s totally cozy for your family!), saving money through DIY and simplified lifestyle- you’ll love the tutorials Colleen shares on LemonThistle.com. Find her @colleenpastoor everywhere else!

dried floral arrangement with pink strawflowers and bunny tail grasses

Dried Flowers for Fall

Sharing which cut flowers and foliage I’ve chosen to grow for dried flowers for fall decor this year- plus all the tips I’ve picked up from drying my own flowers for fall bouquets and decor! If you’ve been following me for a while, you’ll know that I’ve been leaning into my obsession of cut flowers …

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DIY Rustic wood vanity for a small bathroom

Rustic DIY Wood Vanity

This small wood vanity is the perfect space saver for a small bathroom. It’s a great alternative to a pedestal sink, with a shelf for storage and concealed plumbing.  Last year I made over our basement bathroom in just one week while Shane was at work with my dad’s help. It went from a completely …

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Old wood patio makeover

Weekend Wooden Deck Makeover

Sharing this old wooden deck makeover from replacing rotting boards to sanding the chipping paint to painting and decorating, we finished this deck refresh in a weekend thanks to some helpful tools and lots of coffee! Earlier this month I flew to visit my sister and help with a few projects on her new home. …

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DIY Modern Pillow Covers with Cricut

Modern DIY Pillow covers made with Cricut and iron-on vinyl! Sharing the how-to, the simple design, and tips for making your own. Have you seen those memes going around about throw pillows being adult women’s stuffed animals? My husband always jokes about how many I have, but it’s just fun to change it up from …

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mattress shopping checklist on clipboard

Mattress Shopping Checklist – free printable list of things to consider!

Mattress shopping can be overwhelming, what do you even look for? Here’s a free printable list of things to consider before you shop to help you narrow down what you are looking for. If you’re like most everyone I know… mattress shopping isn’t an every day task for you. I’ve read that they should be …

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Terracotta and neutrals design board

How to Make a Mood Board for Your Room Makeover

Tips for creating a mood board for your room makeover- what to include from flooring to hardware and how to pull it together to give direction in a remodel. I love creating mood boards for room makeovers. It’s a practical way to pull together finishes, colours, textures, and anything else you’re considering to see how …

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Wild & Free Printable Brush Lettering Practice Sheet

Grab the free printable brush lettering practice sheet with 6 casual hand lettering styles with the words ‘Wild & Free’! I hope you’re enjoying every minute of your summer, I know we are trying to squeeze these last few weeks of summer vacation to their fullest. Todays hand lettering practice sheet ‘Wild and Free’ …

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DIY Live Edge Table with Resin River

DIY Live Edge Table with Resin River

This modern side table is a great beginner resin project- sharing the full tutorial for this DIY live edge table with resin river below! This DIY live edge table with a resin river checks so many of my DIY boxes. I love trying a new DIY technique, I love using up supplies I’ve had kicking …

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Amazing Closet Makeovers

Sharing 6 Closets organized to maximize space. From DIY closet systems to professional tips- these closets have it all. They’re also all small! You don’t need a huge closet for great storage. Have I ever mentioned how much I love a closet makeover? It just makes me feel so accomplished and organized to see everything …

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DIY Playroom Decor Ideas

Modern Kids Playroom Makeover

This drab basement rec room got a $100 refresh in this modern kids playroom makeover! Sharing all the DIYs that made this space the cozy neutral dream it is with a hidden dress up closet and lego station. This playroom makeover is one of my favourite budget spaces we’ve created… ever. Over on YouTube, my …

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Popsicle Printable hand lettering practice sheet

Grab this free printable hand lettering practice sheet with 6 casual brush lettering styles with the word ‘popsicle’. Hand lettering is the perfect way to spend a warm summer morning! I’m not sure about you, but we’re living for popsicles lately. With the highest temperatures we’ve ever lived through (hello heat wave!) …

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Modern Blue Gender Neutral Nursery Reveal

Modern Blue Gender Neutral Nursery Reveal (winnie The Pooh Theme!)

Sharing this modern blue gender neutral nursery with a Winnie the Pooh Theme, geometric moulding wall and lots of DIY Decor. Today I’m so excited to be sharing this modern gender neutral nursery with you… with a fun Winnie the Pooh Theme! And no… it’s not our nursery! 4 kids is enough for us, but …

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I’m Colleen: wife; mom to 4 wild ones; and DIY blogger behind Lemon Thistle. You can expect to see affordable DIY, cozy modern home decor, renovations, free printables, hand lettering and the occasional party on Lemon Thistle. Read More…

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