Ugly Duckling House https://www.uglyducklinghouse.com/ Your Not-So-Serious Guide to DIY Home Improvement, Home Repair, Woodworking, Food, and Decorating | Atlanta, GA | Sarah Fogle Tue, 10 Feb 2026 16:58:37 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.uglyducklinghouse.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/cropped-UDH-logo-white-32x32.png Ugly Duckling House https://www.uglyducklinghouse.com/ 32 32 DIY Gold Foil Star Ornaments https://www.uglyducklinghouse.com/gold-foil-star-ornaments/ https://www.uglyducklinghouse.com/gold-foil-star-ornaments/#respond Fri, 08 Dec 2023 04:06:09 +0000 https://www.uglyducklinghouse.com/?p=42110 Easy and fun! These gold leaf ornaments can be made with everyday craft store paper mache.

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]]> https://www.uglyducklinghouse.com/diy-paper-pinwheel-ornaments/feed/ 0 We Found Our New Home! (Get the Sneak Peek!) https://www.uglyducklinghouse.com/new-home-sneak-peek/ https://www.uglyducklinghouse.com/new-home-sneak-peek/#comments Sat, 13 May 2023 00:11:04 +0000 https://www.uglyducklinghouse.com/?p=41039 We found our new home! Come check out the first sneak peek and get the details on when we can show you the full tour.

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]]> https://www.uglyducklinghouse.com/new-home-sneak-peek/feed/ 8 Spotted Moth | Cross Stitch Pattern https://www.uglyducklinghouse.com/spotted-moth-cross-stitch-pattern/ https://www.uglyducklinghouse.com/spotted-moth-cross-stitch-pattern/#respond Sun, 02 Apr 2023 18:32:25 +0000 https://www.uglyducklinghouse.com/?p=41465 This sunny and spotted moth is your fun stitch release for April, check it out!

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]]> https://www.uglyducklinghouse.com/spotted-moth-cross-stitch-pattern/feed/ 0 DIY Plant Shelves That Fit Right in the Window https://www.uglyducklinghouse.com/diy-houseplant-window-shelves/ https://www.uglyducklinghouse.com/diy-houseplant-window-shelves/#respond Sat, 25 Mar 2023 01:46:35 +0000 https://www.uglyducklinghouse.com/?p=39456 Learn how to build custom shelves that are perfect for giving your houseplants all the sunlight they need!

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]]> https://www.uglyducklinghouse.com/diy-houseplant-window-shelves/feed/ 0 Orchids | Cross Stitch Pattern https://www.uglyducklinghouse.com/orchids-cross-stitch-pattern/ https://www.uglyducklinghouse.com/orchids-cross-stitch-pattern/#respond Wed, 08 Mar 2023 21:10:03 +0000 https://www.uglyducklinghouse.com/?p=40866 Hello, March! We are getting SO CLOSE to revealing our new home soon, and the stress and anticipation have been a LOT to deal with in the last few weeks. But, we’re moving right along,...

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]]> https://www.uglyducklinghouse.com/orchids-cross-stitch-pattern/feed/ 0 Basement Apartment Remodel (Part 1) https://www.uglyducklinghouse.com/basement-apartment-remodel-part-1/ https://www.uglyducklinghouse.com/basement-apartment-remodel-part-1/#respond Thu, 16 Feb 2023 19:27:53 +0000 https://www.uglyducklinghouse.com/?p=39483 Take a tour of my latest renovation project: turning this unused basement at a family member's house into a cozy apartment.

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]]> https://www.uglyducklinghouse.com/basement-apartment-remodel-part-1/feed/ 0 Greenery Wreath | Cross Stitch Pattern https://www.uglyducklinghouse.com/greenery-wreath-cross-stitch-pattern/ https://www.uglyducklinghouse.com/greenery-wreath-cross-stitch-pattern/#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2023 15:44:05 +0000 https://www.uglyducklinghouse.com/?p=40668 The perfect wedding cross stitch pattern or to mark an important date or quote. This leafy wreath pattern fits most decor, too!

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]]> https://www.uglyducklinghouse.com/greenery-wreath-cross-stitch-pattern/feed/ 2 On Finding Renewed Focus https://www.uglyducklinghouse.com/on-finding-renewed-focus/ https://www.uglyducklinghouse.com/on-finding-renewed-focus/#comments Sun, 22 Jan 2023 12:30:00 +0000 https://www.uglyducklinghouse.com/?p=40244 Just recently, I started taking medication for ADHD. Officially, I haven’t quite dialed in my diagnosis, but a lot changed after having Ellis. I blinked, and I suddenly have a two-year-old of boundless energy and...

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