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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!

I LOVE these simple hoop wreaths with fresh greenery. The perfect amount of Christmas without being over the top. DIY holiday wreath

Simple DIY Holiday Wreath with Fresh Greens (and an announcement!)

Halloween is officially over so, yeah… I’m going there ;) The holidays are coming and it’s time to start thinking about them! I couldn’t be more excited, the twins are even more aware of holidays now and are already asking questions about Christmas. They also told me that, ‘that looks really pretty mom, I like …

Read moreSimple DIY Holiday Wreath with Fresh Greens (and an announcement!)
20 Rad DIY gifts worth pulling out the powertools for. I love these suggestions! Ideas for everyone on my holiday gift list.

20 Rad DIY gifts worth bringing out the power tools for

*This post has been sponsored by Dremel in a holiday gift guide challenge, but all projects are chosen by me (full disclosure)* I’m going to assume that if you’re reading this you love DIY- I mean, that’s why you’re here, right? Those DIY skills you’ve got can make your holiday gifting totally awesome… if you …

Read more20 Rad DIY gifts worth bringing out the power tools for
DIY Autumn Terrariums- I LOVE that there's no seasonal decor to store with these! Such a clever use of materials and pretty for fall decor.

10 Minute Autumn Terrariums

I really don’t do much for seasonal decor. It’s not that I don’t love it, I just don’t love having a LOT of stuff to store year round for one season. I really wish I could be a minimalist- the lack of stuff would feel so good- but I just like my stuff too much. …

Read more10 Minute Autumn Terrariums
DIY Leather Pennant- grateful. I LOVE this! A nice alternative to a wooden sign and so easy to make!

Grateful DIY Leather Pennant

I’ve had this project on my mind for a while now and I’m so glad I finally took a nap time and made it happen. And it only took that- one nap time! This simple DIY leather pennant is such a rad wall hanging, I love how the weathered leather plays off the crisp white …

Read moreGrateful DIY Leather Pennant

DIY Cloud Wall (2 types of stencils)

Today I’m excited to share a fun update we made to the twins shared bedroom. I had ‘finished’ their big kids room a while ago, but was never totally happy with it. I’m still not. I have big plans, you guys ;) but I’ve finished one of the projects that I’ve been planning to do …

Read moreDIY Cloud Wall (2 types of stencils)
This DIY floating vanity for kids is perfect for tight spaces! It has everything you need but takes up no floor space.

DIY Floating Kids Vanity

Today I’m over at Remodelaholic sharing this minimal floating vanity for a kids room. It’s slim enough to fit behind a door (without getting bumped!), fun enough to be a feature in the room, and practical to free up precious bathroom space during ‘rush hour’. I’m really happy with how this one turned out, you …

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DIY Breakfast Tray Upgrade- Treat yo'self... how cute is that! Would make a great Christmas gift. (with template!)

Treat Yo’ Self- DIY Breakfast Tray Upgrade

This DIY breakfast tray upgrade is the perfect fun addition to your standard wooden breakfast tray to Treat yo’self. It takes dry toast breakfast in bed to donuts and coffee while lounging in bed midday. And it’s darned simple to make using my free template, friends. We have a lot of un-fun projects going on …

Read moreTreat Yo’ Self- DIY Breakfast Tray Upgrade
A simple gingham picnic party backdrop- for under $5!

Simple Gingham Picnic Party

Fall is the time of parties around this house. Between birthdays and holidays, it seems like there’s always an event going on. Today I’m sharing one of my favourite each year- the twins’ birthday. They’re three years old already (somehow #saideverymomever) and this year all they wanted was a picnic party. And when I say …

Read moreSimple Gingham Picnic Party
Give Thanks Card- Free printable hand lettered card for Thanksgiving- great activity for kids too!

Give Thanks: Thanksgiving Cards and Activity

Right now you’re probably thinking one of two things. You’re either thinking- man, this is pretty last minute Colleen. Or you’re thinking, Thanksgiving already? That’s pretty far away still. And your reaction… tells me if you’re Canadian or American ;) In Canada, we’re about a week away from Thanksgiving. …

Read moreGive Thanks: Thanksgiving Cards and Activity
DIY Hexagon Side Table- I can't believe this is made out of pallet wood! SO nice for an afternoon build.

DIY Hexagon Side Table: Pallet Challenge

Even though the weather is turning cooler and we’ll be stuck to relaxing indoors most of the time, we are finally finishing up our outdoor space. My dad and his wife came and stained our deck while we were on a day trip a few weeks back (BEST GIFT EVER) and we purchased some new …

Read moreDIY Hexagon Side Table: Pallet Challenge
DIY Chai Scented Wood Wick Candle- in the microwave! I love an easy (cheap!) version of those expensive candles!

Chai Scented Wood Wick Candle (in the microwave!)

Today I’m excited to be sharing a cheaters Chai Scented Wood Wick Candle with you all. Not because it’s the BEST project I’ve ever done (it’s not), and not because it’s the most difficult project I’ve ever done (also, it’s not), and not because it’s the most beautifully photographed and styled project …

Read moreChai Scented Wood Wick Candle (in the microwave!)
I love this nature inspired neutral autumn tablescape- so perfect for thanksgiving (or friendsgiving!)

Neutral Autumn Tablescape for Friendsgiving

*Thank you to Wayfair for sponsoring this post. For my full disclosure and policies, hop over here* One of my favourite traditions is one we started a couple years ago with our friends- Friendsgiving. The busier life gets and the more kids that come into the picture, the harder it is to get together. I …

Read moreNeutral Autumn Tablescape for Friendsgiving
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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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