There is something about bricks (especially a brick tile wall) that adds so much cozy character to a place. So when I got serious about revamping my kitchen, I decided I was definitely going to be adding a brick element. Honestly, I wanted to do the whole kitchen, but brick tiles can be expensive. I tried a faux brick tile which was more affordable ($7.99 for one tile), but I…
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check this out for exciting new updates!
Hello, friends! I’m thrilled to share some exciting updates with you as we embark on a new chapter together here at Amrita Made This (formerly Cozy Magic Home). Along with the name change, I’ll be expanding the topics covered on this blog to include even more of the things I love, from crafting and DIY projects to cooking and baking. Crafting has always been at the heart of this space,…
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a sneak peek into My Kitchen Decor Plans
It’s only August, but we are hosting Thanksgiving this year, so I am determined to get my kitchen decorated by then! The ‘bones’ of the kitchen are great, and one of the main reasons why we bought this house was because it needed no major renovations. Having said that, I’ve been using my Room Decorating Planner (btw, you can get a copy of the planner for free! Just sign up…
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Website and Social Media Break
I’m hoping to be back on July 10th with a clearer plan of what I am doing with this space. Because while it doesn’t feel clear, and I feel a little overwhelmed by everything at the moment, I’m not ready to give up on this site quite yet. I hope you to see you in a month! Amrita xo
How to Make a Pocketed Placemats
One of the chores my 5 year old loves doing is laying the table at mealtimes. She can lay the cutlery a little haphazardly though, so I decided to make these pocketed placemats to help guide her a little. If you fancy making one too, here is how I did it! Items Used Instructions NOTE: If you would like to have this product to be microwave safe, ensure all the…
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How to Make a Fitted Tablecloth
This is my tabletop. This table gets used for so much more than just eating meals, and the constant use of it has started to really show. I’ve tried to use regular fabric tablecloths in the past, but my kiddo loves pulling on them mid meal, and my husband has said he finds tablecloths irritating. So, in order to prolong the life of this table a bit longer, I decided…
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how to sew a gardening apron
My raised beds have arrived, and my seeds have been patiently been waiting in the pantry. The only thing left to do is set up my garden! However, the looming storms in the Midwest are making the conditions to set up my garden less than ideal. So while I wait for Mother Nature to do her thing, I am making myself a gardening apron! This is my favorite kind of…
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April Goals – New Printables Available
Can you believe it is the end of March? A quarter of this year is already gone?!? Despite my shock, it seems like the perfect time to set up some April goals! At the beginning of this year, I set myself up come pretty ambitious goals. While I have sort of kept them in the back of my mind, I only really think about them when I start to assess…
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how to make a daily tarot card holder – mod podge project
How to make a Daily Tarot Card Holder (Mod Podge Project) An important part of my daily routine is drawing a daily tarot card. While I journal about them, I like the idea of being able to see the daily card in a place I spend a lot of time (my office). So, I decided to make a daily tarot card holder. It took a while for me to find…
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how to make a spring tree centerpiece
I’m so happy it is Spring! I’m trying to bring my personal cheer into my home, so I decided to make a Spring tree centerpiece for my dining table, kind of like I did with my Halloween bouquet. I wish I had got this ready in time for Ostara, but it’s going to work well for Easter and this Spring season in general. I got the idea for this while…
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