You guys had several questions about the flooring in my daughter’s room last week when I posted about her white dresser. You will not believe it when I tell you how much these beautiful floors were! Another thing you might now believe is how long they sat in a corner before we finally installed them. … Read more
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DIY Granite Countertops – Yes, Really!
I live in a development where all the houses have pretty much the same layout. They were all builder grade basic to start out, and that is one reason I’m always trying to personalize it and add some interest. One of my neighbors was itching to upgrade her kitchen and asked me to help her out with it. She had seen… Read more
Cheap Wall Decor Online
You should know by now, I’m all for budget decorating. Decorating your home really can add up fast, so I’m always on the lookout for ways to do it for less. I also change out my decor often. Home decor is what I do, so I need to keep it interesting. One thing I switch… Read more
9 Creative Ways to Use an Embroidery Hoop
I’m really not a crafty person, I don’t have the patience for it. I do, however, love cheap decorating ideas and sometimes that requires a little crafting. Embroidery hoop wreaths are so versatile, there is no end to the creative things you can make with them. They only cost a dollar or two at the… Read more
How to Get Perfect Chalkboard Lettering By Hand
Earlier this summer I shared how I made a raised herb garden. I used an old window in place of herb garden markers to mark which herbs I had planted. Using chalkboard paint and chalk lettering, it was a simple project. Today I wanted to show you how to get perfect chalkboard lettering. First I… Read more
Rustic Sunflower Centerpiece
A blogging friend of mine recently had an idea for a new group series called Back to Basics. The concept is to create simple, inexpensive decorating ideas that anyone can do. No giant room makeovers or complicated DIY projects, just simple decor. I loved the idea so much that when 2 Bees in A Pod and… Read more
Dollar Store DIY – Striped Flowerpot
If you happened to see my last post featuring my front porch, you may have had a sneak peek at this little project. I love being able to pull off makeovers on a budget, so when my friend Rachael from This Is Our Bliss asked if I’d like to participate in a dollar store… Read more
How To Paint Kitchen Countertops!
I’m finally making some progress on the kitchen makeover at my niece’s house! We still have a few projects left to do, but I wanted to share where we are at now. Several months ago we painted her appliances using a liquid stainless steel appliance kit. The results were so amazing, we decided to try… Read more
Thrift Store Cane Back Chair Makeover
I was browsing my favorite antique store recently when I came across this caned back chair that I couldn’t pass up. Knowing that the desk chair I really wanted for my daughter’s bedroom makeover was just too far out of my budget right now, I decided that a thrift store chair makeover was in… Read more
How To Decorate Your Home on A Budget
Hello! I’ve been extra busy lately working behind the scenes so today I have a guest post from an up and coming writer, Rachel O’Connor. Decorating on a budget is something I always strive for, and Rachel has some great tips to share on the subject! Here is Rachel: Let’s be real, sometimes aesthetics is… Read more
