DIY project ideas for home decor, upcycling, repurposing and home improvement on a budget.
Do you wonder how to get the smell out of old things like dressers, furniture, wood, cabinets, books, suitcases, trunks and boxes? Well I had the same question! I recently had a pretty good garage sale haul and got a magnificent old box, but it was smelly. So I asked around and got a list…
Buying books for decor is one of the best things you can do to build your decorating supply stash. Nothing adds vintage charm and character to your home like a stack of lovely old books. Today I am sharing some tips on buying books so that you can get the most bang for your buck…
Maybe I’m weird, but I like everything to look cute. Is that too much to ask? ???? I absolutely LOVE to light candles and light a cozy fire in the winter, but I’m not about to have an ugly match box lying around. And I can never find a match when I need one because…
Old music sheets are the best. They are aged and yummy. I really want them all over my house and I have ZERO music ability. Maybe that’s why I love them so much!!! These aged sheets of music notes might as well be written in French or Chinese because I have no clue what they…
make your own diy herb garden markers using paint sticks and a wood burner. These DIY herb garden markers are a precious addition to your garden. Y’all I love my little raised garden bed. I’m slowly learning what I can and can’t grow and my black thumb is getting greener every year! These DIY…
Want to see the cutest childhood memory come to life again? Fair warning, you will want to start dabbling in miniatures after you see this….and I can’t encourage you enough to dive in. This dollhouse tour was so fun to put together for those of you new to the blog. I renovated my childhood dollhouse…
make your own diy built in plate rack with this simple tutorial. Sometimes decorating dreams do come true. And they aren’t as hard as you thought. They aren’t expensive. And they are awesome. This DIY built in plate rack idea had been on my mind for a while. We finally brought it to life and…
Do you love to create a beautiful focal point in your home? These budget Easter mantle ideas are perfect for you then. I expanded on our Easter table idea and used my recent favorite decorating material – cardboard! You guys, you can have so much fun decorating with cardboard! It’s free, if you mess up…
I love a good budget decorating idea and this Easter table centerpiece is an affordable option anyone can do today! Easter is such a sweet time to decorate and I love that there are so many available “theme” ideas to run with in your Easter decor…eggs, bunnies, spring colors and more. It makes picking a…
Yard decor can get tacky fast, but this dollar store yard decor idea for Easter is pretty stinkin’ cute. And ridiculously easy! WAIT until you see what the bow is made from! 100% weatherproof yard art for ya right here! I snagged these plastic eggs at the Dollar Tree and knew I could make them…
Y’all are gonna flip at how cute these Easter bunny eggs are. I’ve always thought it was a stretch to put eggs and bunnies together for holiday mascots but this little craft might just blend the two perfectly! As always this is a budget friendly Easter craft for adults or kids, just have fun with…
Make a precious DIY Easter egg sign! Easter is such a special holiday and while it is so important to spend time giving thanks and praise for the meaning of it, it’s also fun to do some Easter crafts for adults! Yes you can bring the kids into this Easter egg sign making idea, but…
see how to create budget wall decor for a large wall with this fun and easy idea. Do you need something GREAT to hang on your wall? Some budget wall decor for a large wall. Or small, this would work in a small space too. I have a super idea for you and if…
You guys know I love to cruise the dollar store and often take you with me over on Facebook. I grabbed this cute little dollar store St. Patrick’s Day wreath and did a quick and easy makeover on it. I hope it gives you some ideas to add to your St. Patty’s Day decor. I…
I love to take a simple terracotta pot and make it fit into my vintage style decor. You know – make a plain pot rustic and aged, make it feel worn and broken in. Like it was taken from another place and time. When you see how simple this terracotta pot craft is you will…