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Before & After:  Summery Side Table

Before & After: Summery Side Table

A fun, easy project for your next summer weekend… Pin ItContinue Reading

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Before & After:  Time Out Chair

Before & After: Time Out Chair

A coat of paint and some scrapbook paper transformed a drab chair into a “Time Out” chair too cute to use… Pin ItContinue Reading

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Before & After:  Entry Mirror

Before & After: Entry Mirror

The 1960s and 1970s produced some {ahem} interesting home decor.  I’ve found some pieces that will be fantastic with a bit of a makeover, and I’ll be sharing them with you as they are completed.  This era was the first time that plastics were widely used in decor instead of wood – although, it wasContinue ReadingContinue Reading

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Before & After:  Custom Dry Erase Board

Before & After: Custom Dry Erase Board

Let’s face it – dry erase boards are usually pretty ugly.  The are called “white boards,” after all – blah.  But, a little elbow grease and a few bucks can net you a beautiful dry erase board in the exact size and color you need for your home. Pin ItContinue Reading

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Guest Post:  Tips For Choosing the Right Wood Flooring

Guest Post: Tips For Choosing the Right Wood Flooring

Today’s guest post comes to us from Erin Alexandra from DIY Home & Floor.  Erin offers a quick overview of the different types of flooring on the market, and tips for helping you choose the best one for your project. Pin ItContinue Reading

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Before & After:  Easy Custom Embroidered Throw

Before & After: Easy Custom Embroidered Throw

If you are like many people, you sometimes have difficulty finding the perfect piece to finish off a room.  Sometimes, I have a decorative item in mind, but I just can’t seem to find it in local shops, big box stores or online.  So, what’s a picky girl to do?  Make something! Pin ItContinue Reading

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Organization for Kids:  Blog Post Roundup

Organization for Kids: Blog Post Roundup

As we begin a new year full of resolutions and good intentions, I thought it would be the perfect time to share a blog post I found recently.  If your children’s bedrooms and play spaces are a disaster, check out this round-up of unique organization ideas for your kiddos.   Pin ItContinue Reading

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Guest Post:  10 Decor Ideas For a Modern Bedroom

Guest Post: 10 Decor Ideas For a Modern Bedroom

Today’s guest post comes to us from Michelle Lim.  If your decorating style leans toward the modern, read on for some great tips that will help you create a modern bedroom in your home. Pin ItContinue Reading

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Silk Leaf Trees:  Upcycled Winter Decor

Silk Leaf Trees: Upcycled Winter Decor

Any interior designer will tell you that fake plants are not the fastest way to a gorgeous home decor.  While they do have their place (mostly offices and other commercial spaces), and there are some gorgeous faux flowers out there, most of the time I’d rather not see fake plants used in home decorating.  IfContinue ReadingContinue Reading

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Easy Personalized Christmas Stockings

Easy Personalized Christmas Stockings

Christmas stockings are a family tradition.  My mom quilted beautiful stockings for my sisters and I when we were little, and she still hangs them up each Christmas.  But, unfortunately, I haven’t had enough time to create handmade stockings for my family; so, I decided I would make use of the resources around me toContinue ReadingContinue Reading

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