When I started my Farmhouse Bedroom Makeover I had no idea it was going to take me so long to get it done! It seems like that is the way it goes: either you go over budget with time or money. Since I have more time than I do money, going over with time works…
Navy Blue is a great color, but it is also a very striking color. Bold and out front. When you are new to decorating or if you have a small space, this color can seem quite overwhelming. I find that when I am unsure about doing something decoratively in my house, it is best to…
I love flipping furniture pieces! What a fun way to repurpose something that is bound for the trash or thrift store. Give me something in terrible shape, and I love bringing it back to life. My favorite furniture flips (so far!) are all desks, tables, and chairs. At some point I would love to come…
Lately, I am in the mood for fun, fast DIYs! Maybe it is the warm weather and my desire to be outside playing. Why spend all day making stuff when you can gather a few materials and create a fun item for you home? This doormat is not only useful, but it adds some character…
Warm weather has me dreaming of ways to make my outdoor space more usable! And if you know me at all, you know that I want to do it all on the cheap…it is just my way! Making some DIY backyard decor is in my future! My backyard has a very large cemented area that…
Hello! Today I am guest blogging about my Pretty In Pink furniture flip over at Gail’s blog My {Re}Purposed Life. This lovely pink table was a challenge from start to finish, but I made it through to the end and now I find myself with an adorable pink table. This is not the finish that I…
Simple and quick: My two favorite words! And they both come together in this flower bottle tutorial! I was wandering around IKEA recently and a couple of adorable bottles hopped into my cart. OK, so I helped them a little bit, but they were destined to come home with me. The bottles were a bit plain, so…
Chalk paint is a great way to simplify the process of re-doing a piece of furniture. The prep work is less, and you can create the vintage-y, worn look that is so popular right now. Wandering around on Pinterest the other day I found some great links that I want to share with you: my…