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Colleen's Tutorials + Blog Posts

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!

Two Peas in a Pod: A Shower

To bring a camera or not? I struggle with the balance. For example, you throw a shower for a good friend. You work so hard to put together decor, food, activities and a guestlist so you want to remember how it turned out! Do I bring my camera and spend the day behind the lens …

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Maternity Photos: Troi Crombie

I am thrilled to share with you my official maternity photos! Troi Crombie is a good friend and amazing photographer. When I found out I was pregnant, I called her right away to make sure she’d be in town at a time I could book her. These photos were taken back in June which made …

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Easy Peasy: Giant Spider

This is a last minute Halloween decoration with a big impact. The best part… it uses supplies you either have on hand or ring in at a grand total of $3 at the dollar store. All you need is a black balloon, black streamers, and white craft paint. And a stapler to affix to your …

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Etsy Registries: Nursery Dreams

It’s a well established truth that Etsy is king when it comes to finding handmade goods, but did you know you can register for gifts there? Neither did I! Right now they are only available for weddings, but there are so many wonderful things on Etsy for other occasions, I’m hoping they open the registries …

Read moreEtsy Registries: Nursery Dreams

Honey Sriracha Chicken

While I work on pulling my thoughts together for my post about our NICU experience, I thought I’d leave you with this incredibly simple and delicious recipe: Honey Sriracha Chicken. I’ve adapted this recipe from Simply Reem, and honestly… it’s a keeper. Oh, and head on over just to see how gorgeous their photos of …

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Gift Idea: Custom Address Stamps

I have been (and will be) a little absent.That’s because we have had an awesome and tiring week… More about that (super exciting news- 3 guesses) later. For now here’s a post I finished up last week. Enjoy! There are so many reasons I can’t wait to move and one of them is this: custom …

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Moroccan Shrimp

This recipe is dynamite. I made it a few months ago for the first time and it’s become a regular in our home. Not only is this recipe fresh, extremely flavourful and incredibly delicious but it’s so quick and easy you can have dinner on the table in ten minutes and anyone can make it. …

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Maternity Photos by the Hubby!

I am excited to share with you some photos that my husband snapped of me recently. I really wanted to have images that would help me remember this pregnancy and had the hardest time deciding what kind of maternity photos I wanted. There were a few things that were making my decision more difficult. 1. …

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Fall To-Do List: Making time for the important things

UPDATE: Looking for more bucket lists? Find all of my printable ones (with blank copies!) RIGHT HERE. I have to admit I’ve been letting myself get a little caught up in stress and worry as my due-date draws closer and our apartment is still on the market. Having been told to cut back my activities …

Read moreFall To-Do List: Making time for the important things
such a fun treat to send! Back to school snail mail for kids

Back to School Mail

 Six years ago I knew hardly any kids. Then, one day, friends and family started announcing they were pregnant. Now I have 6 nieces and nephews and most of my close friends have at least one kid. How things change! This year, I have two kidlets in my life headed off to school! Neither of …

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A Bright Brunch- Welcome Nephew!

  I married into a family that truly loves to celebrate. With a big family (6 kids- who all bring their own families), we have a lot to celebrate. About a month ago (okay… maybe it’s been a bit longer now), we had the opportunity to celebrate adding another nephew to the family. Most of …

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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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