In case you missed it, I'm working on a few ideas to make our laundry room a more functional space. If I have to be in there as much as I am I might as well enjoy the scenery right!? You can catch my last idea here and today's vintage style laundry cart is coming at you with a few tips on how to enjoy your laundry chores a little more. I will jump into the DIY details in a second, but I want to share a game changing habit that can transform a mundane chore into an intentional time to focus on ... continue reading...
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How to Paint Walls Fast
Are you staring at some walls in your home that need to be painted? Are you dreading the task of painting those walls that need an update? I was the same way. I had two bedrooms hanging like a dark cloud over my head, needing a fresh new color of paint but man, I did NOT want to tackle that project. But I did. And I lived. And it really wasn't hard. And I painted two bedrooms and a hallway in two days. By myself! Here is how in case you want to know! This post is sponsored by Wagner, all ... continue reading...
Laundry Room Organization On A Budget
I'm not sure how much time you spend thinking about your laundry room. Let's be real, it's not the most romantic room in the house, but the truth is we ALL spend a substantial amount of time in this space! Getting this not so fun but oh so necessary room in efficient working order is a great way to add joy to the time you dedicate here. I have a few laundry room organization ideas you can steal and they are great for a budget! I want to thank Bona for sponsoring this post and sharing their ... continue reading...
Mustard Seed Faith Printable Craft
Y'all - this is the sweetest little dollar store craft to serve as a faithful reminder or inspiring gift. Most of us have heard of Mustard Seed faith and now you can download a free printable to make a cute little encouraging craft. When I saw these little glass craft jars at the 99 Cent Only Store for $1 I instantly knew I wanted to make some Mustard Seed faith reminders. I have a necklace that a friend gave me with a mustard seed in a small glass jar and I love the simplicity and meaning ... continue reading...
Upcycled Cutting Boards and Butcher Blocks
Who doesn't love an old cutting board? There are butcher blocks and cutting boards that have seen better days in thrift sores and garage sales all over the place. You may even want to make your own vintage feeling cutting board! This list has a ton of ideas to upcycle those old wood cutting boards and some creative ways to use them. Be sure to let me know if you have any other ideas I can add to the list! If you find or have a board you need to rejuvenate check out these care tips. Tic Tac Toe ... continue reading...
How to Get your Cat to Stop Peeing in Your House Plants
You are in the presence of a massive animal lover, but when our cat starting peeing in my brand new house plant I about had it! We have a sweet feral cat that lives with us, she is super skittish and rarely seen. When I brought home a few new plants she quickly took to using them as a litter box. UGH!!! In her defense, she typically goes outdoors so the fresh dirt likely seemed like a similar option to her. I went to the knowledgeable crowd on my Facebook page, searched the internet and ... continue reading...
Craft Room & Office With a Murphy Bed
We added a Murphy bed to my craft room/office and it is the coolest thing ever! Possibly one of the greatest bonuses to the new house we moved into this summer is the 5th bedroom. I quickly claimed this spot as mine and it's now my office and craft room as well as the spare bedroom. That's a lot of jobs for one room, but adding a Murphy bed made it not only super functional but stylish as well. Building our own Murphy bed just wasn't on this DIY girl's heart, that is way more than the hubs ... continue reading...
Amazing Transformations With Paper Napkins
create beautiful craft and diy projects with paper napkins. If you are looking for a fantastic way to transform your tired housewares this list is for you! You can update thrift store decor and outdated home decor on the tightest budget with the amazing transformations from paper napkins! Just wait till you see all the cool ideas! This post will show you HOW to use this paper transformation technique, it is so simple!!! Farmhouse Garden Tray With Napkin Painting from ... continue reading...
Christmas Bow Tree Topper and Home Tour
Welcome to my Christmas home tour and while you are here I will give you a quick tutorial on how to make a Christmas bow tree topper! I found the need to update some major Christmas decorations this year, so join me and I will show you all the changes! I invested a chunk of change on Christmas bows, garland and decor back before my first child was born. She is now 13 and let me tell you - the decor has held up beautifully, until this year. My bows were begging for a fresh start so I donated ... continue reading...
How to Make An Ironstone Plate Wreath
How much do I love old things? It's ridiculous. I have been pilfering through these bins of old ironstone and hotel china at one of my favorite booths at Round Top Antiques Week for a while now. Every time I visit I'm thrilled my guy hasn't run out of these fine wares and a new idea always smacks me right between the eyes. This year when I saw the massive piles of plates I thought, "what a lovely wreath these would make." As I rummaged through the mounds of delicious white plates I hand ... continue reading...