It's been over a month and I didn't post anything!
I've no excuses, really. But, I can tell you that I am at the moment preoccupied with a relocation to Massachusetts. The boyfriend got a job transfer near there, and we selected an apartment in Salem. I am super excited about it! It is a gorgeous place to live - quite touristy - but that's a good sign, I think.

Lots of packing, Goodwill runs, and E-Baying going on right now. All that to say, A Dash of Effort has been neglected :(
These changes have brought on opportunities to declutter and think about my vision of our future home. I already am beginning preparations for container gardening, and this time, I am opting for a minimalist approach to decorating. That being said, I will have lots of inspiration for new posts!
Today I spent lots of time on Apartment Therapy and came across this awesome DIY scarf pillows article.
This is dangerous because I find lots of scarves at thrift stores. Whenever I find ones I like, I am able to stave off temptation because I don't really wear scarves. But, with this tutorial...the possibilities are endless!
Do you have any DIY tips for pillows?