It is the final stretch before the big reveal of our guest bedroom refresh in the Spring 2020 One Room Challenge. Big projects are finally getting out of the way, and it is finally getting to my favorite part, putting it all back together! This past week I tackled the linen closet. If you have ...
Spring 2020 ORC Week 5 & 6 | Faux Denim Walls + DIY Basket Light Fixture
Welcome back to the progress of the guest bedroom transformation that I am doing as a guest participant in the Spring 2020 One Room Challenge. The past two weeks have been all about the faux denim walls and creating a DIY basket light fixture! If you have missed any of the other posts, you can ...
Spring 2020 One Room Challenge Week 4 | Tongue and Groove Ceiling
It is Week 4, the halfway point, in the Spring 2020 One Room Challenge, can you believe it?!? This week I feel I am finally making progress in the transformation in our guest bedroom. It has been a big week with the focus on installing and finishing the new tongue and groove ceiling! In case you ...
The Trick to Gap-Free Molding
I'm here with another post in the basement update series, revealing the new base molding along with tips and tricks on how to achieve a gap-free installation with painted molding. Now you can have gap-free molding too! If you missed any of the posts in the basement update series, catch up ...
How to Hang a Wreath on a Window
I have developed a slight obsession with mini wreaths this year. They are super cute and are a great way to decorate for the Christmas season. I have created a step-by-step tutorial showing you how to hang a wreath onto a window. RELATED POST: Black + Navy Christmas Scheme | ...
How to Make a Bead and Tassel Garland Tutorial
What are your thoughts on decorating with wood bead garlands? Want one of your own? On the Summer Home Tour, I featured a bead and tassel garland that I had created. You asked for a tutorial so you can create your own and here it is! RELATED POST: Summer Home Tour 2018 SUPPLIES You don't ...
How to Create Fuchsia and White Flower Pots
I LOVE container gardening! Getting the opportunity to design and create different arrangements from year to year. I don't like to do the same thing twice. I start by going out and browsing the greenhouses to see what my options are and if there is something fresh and unique, that catches my ...
How to Plant a Container Flower Pot Tutorial
I LOVE container gardening! Getting the opportunity to design and create different arrangements from year to year. I don't like to do the same thing twice. Each year I start by going out and browsing the greenhouses to see if there is something unique that catches my eye. They seem to create ...
DIY Faux Robin Eggs Tutorial Using Real Eggs
Most DIY and craft projects end up having some hiccups along the way. This project was one of those. I wanted to recreate the robin's eggs on the HonestlyYum blog, where she dyed eggs using red cabbage. I didn't want to use real eggs because I wanted to use them in my Easter decor from year to ...
How to Style a Bookcase Shelving Tutorial
Open shelving is a great way to share your family's personality with photos and objects you have collected through the years. To me, the shelves are never done or complete. I am always tweaking and switching out decor items to change up the look. This past summer we installed a new built-in ...
How to Sew an Invisible Zipper Pillow Cover Tutorial
Creating zipper pillow covers is one of the best sewing skills that I have learned. It allows me the ability to change up some or all of my pillow covers per season if I so desire without breaking the bank. You have a lot more color and pattern options available than what is available in your ...
How to Create a Gift Wrap Storage Station Tutorial
I had been struggling for years with my gift wrapping supplies. For a long time, I used an upright wrapping paper bin that I kept under the stairs. Every time I had to wrap something I would have to crawl under the stairs, pull out the bin, try to locate what I was looking for, and crawl back to ...