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How to Paint a Mirror Frame Without Removing the Mirror
Last week was spring break for my kids and we had a lot of fun with little adventures and taking it easy at home! Being on more of a relaxed schedule gave me some extra time to get little projects done around the house, like repainting the mirror that hangs in my foyer. Here’s what […]
The Easiest DIY Trinket Dish Ever
Trinket dishes are one of my favorite additions to my home decor because they’re SO useful (hello, great place to keep rings and jewelry, and catch-all for random tiny things!), and because they can be so darn cute! I have them near every sink that I use regularly and in other spots like on my […]
How to Decorate a Spring Mantel with Just Five Elements
I’m so happy that spring officially arrives this week AND that I get to participate in another “Share your Mantel Blog Hop” hosted by my friend Amy at My Life From Home! You’ll find links to lots of great spring mantel decorating ideas at the bottom of this post, so make sure to check them […]
Pretty Vintage Paper Mache Bunny
I just love how Target always finds ways to make my bill higher than it should be. On my most recent trip, for example, I tossed this unfinished paper mache bunny into my cart without giving it a second thought. She felt right at home amongst the toilet paper and socks. After bringing her home […]
How to Make Faux French Enamel Number Tags (That Look Like the Real Thing!)
I know I’ve said it a million times on here before, but I’m gonna say it again – I LOVE making simple updates to my decor with inexpensive items and supplies. A few years ago I made a set of chalkboard wall hooks for my front entryway (you can see that post with its embarrassing […]
Free Printable Monogram Botanical Pitcher Art
One of my favorite low-cost ways to update my decor is to use free printables. There are so many amazing art prints and decor that you can get for nothing! (Just check out my Pinterest printables board and you’ll see what I mean!) Because I need to start freshening up my home for spring (wishful […]
Upcycled Mini Jello Mold Planter Tray
A couple of years ago my husband and I magically had a babysitter on a Saturday afternoon and we ended up at Goodwill. For the life of me, I cannot remember why! That is such a strange place to find yourself on a “date,” though, so there must have been a reason! Anyway, on that […]
Dollar Store DIY Salt and Pepper Shaker Bud Vases
Two of my favorite things are using things in unintended ways and making budget-friendly projects that look great despite being cheap! These Salt and Pepper Bud Vases check both of those boxes, and this is probably one of the easiest projects you’ll ever find! Now listen, I’ve been working really hard on improving my video-making […]
The Best Party Supplies to Buy at Dollar Tree (and which ones to skip!)
While I’m not a party animal by any stretch, I like to host a nice gathering every once in a while (like the Kate Spade-inspired birthday party I threw my mom and the Secret Garden baby shower I threw my sister-in-law). Because I believe you can throw an awesome party on a small budget (see […]
Easy DIY Scrap Wood Valentines
Valentine’s Day – are you in the “love it” or “leave it” camp when it comes to this holiday? As you can guess, I’m on the side of “love it,” because it’s such a cute holiday! Because of that, I wanted to share a quick and adorable Valentine’s Day craft that you can make for […]
An Organized Linen Closet Makeover {How to Get Maximum Storage in a Small Space}
Thank you to Cost Plus World Market for sponsoring this post. The linen closet makeover ideas you’ll see are all my own! Also, this post contains affiliate links. To read my full disclosure policy, you may click here. In the history of my blog, I’m not sure I’ve shared a more humiliating space than my […]
Cozy Winter Mantel Decorating Ideas
Ever since I swapped the bold artwork over my fireplace for a neutral mirror, I have LOVED switching out my mantel decor with the changing seasons! The mirror is the perfect blank canvas for adding accent pieces that reflect the time of year, and for helping me to get my decorating fix without spending a […]
Upcycled Sweater Embroidery Hoop Art
I don’t know about where you live, but here in Chicago we have been FREEZING since, well, it feels like forever! The temps have been unusually low and I’ve been craving everything cozy. Although the cold is annoying, I guess I have it to thank for inspiring this Upcycled Sweater Embroidery Hoop Art, because sweaters, […]
5 Furniture Makeover Mistakes to Avoid {Lessons From a Failed Furniture Flip}
One hot summer night I sat in front of the TV, watching reruns of an intellectually stimulating show (most likely Real Housewives of Dallas or some other random city), while mindlessly scrolling through Facebook. Suddenly, a post showed up in my newsfeed of someone selling a gorgeous and antique roll top desk in my local resale group . . . […]
Three Inexpensive Dollar Tree Holiday Gift Ideas (& My Facebook Live Debut!}
Earlier this year I made a goal to do a Facebook Live in 2017. (For those of you who don’t know what Facebook Live is, it’s a live broadcast on Facebook. I’m sure you could have figured that out, but I like to be helpful. ;-)). I kept putting it off because, well, the thought […]