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How to Soften a Hard Paint Brush Without Chemicals!
There is nothing worse than getting ready to start a painting project and finding your paint brush dried out and too hard to use! Before you get frustrated and go buy a new brush, let me show you how to soften a hard paint brush without chemicals. It’s so easy and will have you painting […]
How to Paint a Countertop to Look Like Marble!
I LOVE a good home transformation experiment, and today’s post showcases an amazing one! I’m going to show you how to paint a countertop to look like marble. I painted my dated granite countertop in my powder room and I achieved a convincing marble finish! And guess what? You can, too! Before we dive in, […]
My Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring Review: Luxury Vinyl Plank Pros and Cons
Last month we installed Tranquility 5mm Copper Ridge Oak luxury vinyl plank flooring from Lumber Liquidators in our living room and basement. We replaced white carpeting in the living room and some composite flooring in the basement that had been damaged when our furnace leaked. Because vinyl plank is increasingly becoming a popular flooring choice, […]
10 Productive Things to do When Stuck at Home
Sometimes you are stuck at home for an extended period of time, and the Netflix binging becomes a little too much! Don’t let boredom sink in . . . be productive instead! Here are 10 Productive Things to do When Stuck at Home. Make the best of an extended time in your house and you’ll […]
Spring Carrot Door Hanger Craft
Have you gotten the spring decorating bug yet? It hasn’t hit for me, but I am feeling excited that spring will officially be here soon! My crafty thoughts have turned to spring, and that’s why I just loved making this cute Carrot Door Hanger Craft! Before we go any further, I have a confession. “Carrot” […]
DIY Accent Wall: How to Paint a Grid Accent Wall
In my old house, you saw a beautiful staircase and arched doorways when you walked in the front door. In my new house, you see a large wall and a 1970’s-style funky staircase with ugly carpeting. Not exactly the best first impression. (This is the photo from the real estate listing. Yes, multiple people asked […]
How to Update Mirrored Built-ins with Paint and Peel and Stick Wallpaper
You guys! I thought I was excited about the limewash stone fireplace makeover I completed last month, but I think I’m even more excited about how I updated the flanking mirrored built-ins with paint and peel and stick wallpaper. This makeover totally transformed the look and feel of my living room in my new home! […]
DIY Rainbow Room Decor (from a Dollar Tree Napkin Holder!)
Unfortunately for me, there aren’t many Dollar Tree stores near my new house. (I had five within a mile of my old house – see more of my love for Dollar Tree in my post sharing my favorite dollar store home decorating ideas!) I visited one nearby last week and didn’t find much except for […]
How to Paint a Marble Fireplace Hearth in Four Easy Steps!
I recently shared the first makeover in my new house – my limewashed stone fireplace – and I am thrilled with the impact it made in the living room! As part of that makeover, I also had to paint the marble fireplace hearth because it stuck out like a sore thumb once the orange stone […]
Limewash Stone Fireplace Makeover: Bye Bye Orange Stone Fireplace, Hello Neutral Stone Beauty!
Last September I announced that we were moving from our beloved home outside of Chicago to the Milwaukee suburbs. On December 21 we moved in to our new home, and since then, I have been busy unpacking and trying to make this house feel like our home! I tackled my first big project, which was […]
How to Make a Jingle Bell Wood Bead Garland for Christmas
In my humble opinion, Christmas decor feels even more special when it’s handmade. The time and care that goes into making the decor elevates it to a new level. One of the simplest and most festive pieces of handmade Christmas decor you can make is a garland, and this Jingle Bell Wood Bead Garland is […]
DIY Decor Tags {A Versatile Christmas Decor Craft}
Before you get mad and tell me it’s not even Halloween yet, let me explain why I’m sharing a Christmas craft in October. I am moving (you can read more about that here), and as a result, a lot of my craft supplies are boxed up AND I can’t decorate my house for fall or […]
Pool Noodle Pumpkins: A Fun Fall Craft!
While cleaning out my husband’s car this weekend, I found a pool noodle left behind after a trip to our local swimming pool this summer. A jolt of inspiration hit and I grabbed the pool noodle, ran inside, and got to work making some adorable Pool Noodle Pumpkins for my fall decor! I wasn’t totally […]
10 More Must-Buy Dollar Tree Craft Supplies
Almost four years ago I publicly proclaimed my love of Dollar Tree craft supplies when I wrote a post on 10 Craft Supplies You Should Buy at Dollar Tree. I had no idea how popular that post would be; it is the number one visited post on my blog of all time! Since that time, […]
Halloween Skull Decoration: Make a Mini Halloween Cloche!
The spookiest time of year is almost here again! Get ready to pull out those Halloween decorations and deck the halls for trick-or-treaters. And of course, don’t forget to make time for some Halloween crafting! This year, Halloween skull decorations are all the rage, and I’m going to show you how to make a mini […]
