Zero Dollar Room Refresh and Redesign
Want a new look in your space without spending a dollar? Let me show you how I recently completed a zero dollar room refresh and redesign. I love a good challenge, especially a good design challenge! Our family room got a makeover, but not the kind that costs hundreds...
How To Transform Your Shoes With Spray Paint
Want to change up your shoe collection, but on a budget? Learn how to transform your shoes with spray paint. Tired of neutral flats and want to change up your wardrobe? I know I do! How To Transform Your Shoes With Spray Paint It occurred to me that I could add some...
5 Steps to Quickly Tidy Any Room
We've all been there. Life gets busy and our spaces get a mess, but I have a strategy to share. Here are 5 steps to quickly tidy any room. And they're quick, oh so quick! I use them to keep our home from getting too out of control. It's my go to way of getting things...
Decorating a Kitchen Wall with Cutting Boards
If you're looking to add some character to your kitchen, try decorating a kitchen wall with cutting boards. The art on the wall between our two kitchen windows was fine, but I really wanted something kitchen related there. Decorating a Kitchen Wall with Cutting Boards...
Four Smart Ways to Declutter When You’re Overwhelmed
Don't know where to start when decluttering your home? Here are Four Smart Ways to Declutter When You're Overwhelmed. Feeling swamped by the clutter in your home? You're not alone. Many of us find ourselves hindered by the sheer volume of things we accumulate, often...
Six Ways to Wear a Long Scarf with a Jacket
Looking for a quicky, chic look when you're headed out? Here are six ways to wear a long scarf with a jacket. The other day I had to get ready really fast and so I threw on some jeans, a tank top and a suit jacket. I looked fine, but I wanted to great. That's when I...
How We Transformed a Thrifted Upholstered Bed into a Custom Masterpiece
This has to be one of my best finds ever! Check out how we transformed a thrifted upholstered bed into a custom masterpiece. Imagine my surprise when I walked into Salvation Army to find a beautiful brand new gray upholstered bed waiting for me! And get this, it was...
How We Began Our Bedroom Makeover
The story of how we began our bedroom makeover started with a thrift store find. I mean don't they always? That's normalish, right? In my world many interesting DIY home design projects started because I found an incredible deal at a thrift store. This bedroom...
Christmas Crockpot Potpourri
Want an easy non toxic way to make your home smell amazing this Holiday season? Try this Christmas Crockpot Potpourri filled with fruit and spices. You may have heard of simmer pots. You through a bunch of lovely things in a big pot on the stove and bring to a bowl....
Simple Art Deco Style Christmas Arrangement
This Holiday season Art Deco is trending big time. You see it everywhere, so I decided to try a simple Art Deco Style Christmas arrangement. I have a lot of Christmas decor and this year I've decided to not buy anything unless I'm crazy over it. As in, I'm sorry, but...
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How To Decorate with Curtains for a Chic Cozy Look
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