So let’s visit some before pictures! This is what my bathroom looked like about a year ago. During my first makeover I did some major changes: I framed the builder basic mirror using some simple trim. Read about how I did that here. Then I added some DIY board and batten. That process can be […]
How to frame your bathroom mirrors (Beach-inspired bathroom makeover–part 1)
My husband and I have escaped to the beach this week while my in-laws take care of our house and cat. So if you follow me on facebook, I might be sharing some fun things from our vacation in photos. Hoping to go home with a bunch of beach things (sand, shells, starfish, etc.) so […]
Beach inspired art {Sea Shell art}
As many of you head to the beach in the next few weeks for vacation, make sure to bring home some décor for your house! In the form of shells, star fish, sand dollars, sand and more! It can serve double purpose as memories/souvenirs from your trip AND frugal décor for your home! I have […]
$20 flea market dresser re-do
I am so excited to share the first furniture re-do on my blog today! It is actually not MY first piece to do – I have done a coffee table, toy chest, and another dresser, but this is the first official piece I am sharing here with before/after pictures. I bought this dresser for $20 […]
Coffee filter poofs (spray painted in any color!)
So it is no secret that I love crafting with coffee filters! They are cheap and adorable when made into something like my favorite wreaths. This white coffee filter wreath hangs in my dining room. People hardly ever guess what it is made of the first time they see it. And this brown coffee filter […]
Mailbox dilemma–ask my readers!
I have the most beautiful outside project to share with you today…. NOT! Here is our sad mailbox surrounded by some bare batches of Georgia red clay and some weeds grass. He has needed some TLC pretty much ever since we moved in 8 years ago and has finally made it to top of the […]
Hanging plates on the wall (with DIY FREE plate hangers)
When I revealed my dining room a few weeks ago, I still had a few tweaks I wanted to do. In fact, I loved this comment Kim left on that post, “I love how you can always improve on things. That is how stuff becomes outdated, because we decorate once and think we are ‘done’ […]
DIY flower pins (10 minute DIY project)
So let’s take a break from decorating our homes today and talk about decorating ourselves! We need some fun décor and accessories to wear too. (Especially since it is slowly becoming warm around here and I know I have limited time left with my cute winter scarfs ) When the $5 Michael’s coupon came […]
Kitchen cabinets design dilemma
So I have a little design dilemma that I am hoping you can help me with today! I need to make a decision on what to do about cabinet doors/open shelving in my kitchen. (Before I move forward with painting the cabinets, replacing the hardware and hopefully changing/painting the countertops and installing a backsplash […]
Coffee Filter Wreath
So remember that little weekend getaway that my husband I took a couple weeks ago? Not only did my friend and I hit up some antique and thrift stores, we also brought along some craft supplies so we could craft one night! So one evening after a fun day of thrifting, a round of mini-golf, […]