One way to take your backyard to the next level is to invest in emerald green arborvitae trees. Doing this for our yard was the best investment we made out there. Not only are they beautiful, but they are also evergreen and create a beautiful privacy hedge when planted in a row or along a […]
Small Master Bedroom Ideas
This simple bedroom makeover actually took several months of planning. I was looking to do a very serene, monochromatic color scheme in our bedroom. Monochromatic, I’ve found, isn’t easy to do. Today I’ll show you how I put it all together, and maybe give you some small master bedroom ideas for yourself. First, I started […]
16 Small Space Decorating Ideas You Haven’t Heard
Small homes can be so challenging to keep clean and organized! Everything needs to be functional and have a place. Having lived in our small house for such a long time, I’ve figured out a few ways to decorate that make it appear a little larger. These are not the usual small space decorating ideas […]
12 Ways to Bring Your Backyard to the Next Level!
We’ve been working on our backyard (and front yard) for years now. We’ve made some impressive transformations on a budget during this time. If you’re asking yourself: How can I make my yard look nice? then read on for several ideas for your own outdoor spaces! All of these are easy DIY projects with big […]
Natural Spring Decor
USING NATURAL SPRING DECOR IS A REFRESHING CHANGE FROM ALL THE STORE BOUGHT DECORATIONS YOU SEE EVERY YEAR, AND YOU WON’T NEED TO FIND STORAGE SPACE FOR ANY OF THIS! Only nine more days until Spring! Was this the longest winter ever or is that just me? I’m very much craving warmer days and gardening […]
How To Make Candles With Flowers
Last week I taught myself how to make candles with flowers. I’d love to say this was a super easy little project but if you happened to see my Instagram stories that weekend you already know it wasn’t! In retrospect, I have to admit it was a struggle only because I jumped in without bothering […]
Roman Clay Fireplace How To (Get the Look of Real Stone)
THIS ROMAN CLAY FIREPLACE SURROUND WAS AN EASY DIY PROJECT, AND COSTS VERY LITTLE TO GET THE LOOK OF REAL STONE! Last week I told you guys all about my new wood fireplace mantel. This week, I want to show you how I used Roman Clay on the surround to get the look of natural […]
Amazing Thrift Store Upcycles to Try Right Now
If you’ve been around here for any length of time, you know I’m big on cheap decorating ideas. I love flea market and thrift store upcycles not only because you can decorate on a budget but also because you can find unique pieces. With a little vision, you can turn almost anything into home decor. […]
New Wood Fireplace Mantel
I’ve made some big changes in my living room thanks to a new wood fireplace mantel I found recently on Facebook marketplace. This was the listing photo. I scroll marketplace often, especially in the winter when I can’t get out to the flea market. I’ve found some amazing things but this wood fireplace is by […]
11 Professional Painting Tips That will Change the Way You Paint
PROFESSIONAL PAINTING TIPS THAT WILL SAVE YOU TIME AND GIVE YOU HIGH-QUALITY RESULTS! Whenever you want to learn the best way to do something, always look to someone with experience. While I am not a pro painter in the sense that people hire me to paint for them, I paint more than the average person […]
Printable Botanical Prints Sketch Art
SKETCH ART WALL DECOR FEATURING PRINTABLE BOTANICAL PRINTS THAT ARE SUPER CHEAP BUT LOOK AS BEAUTIFUL AS THE DESIGNER VERSIONS! Botanical prints are such timeless wall decor, I never really get tired of those. However, lately, I’m really loving the more subdued botanical sketch art. I noticed a particularly pretty one from a design retailer […]
Angel Food Cake Frosting Recipe
THIS CHOCOLATE ANGEL FOOD CAKE FROSTING RECIPE IS QUICK AND EASY TO MAKE AND WILL SURPRISE YOU WITH ITS INCREDIBLE FLAVOR! As I mentioned about a week ago when I shared the vanilla bean hydrangea cupcakes my daughter and I made, we’ve been on a bit of a baking kick lately. Our latest creation involves […]