Home Decorating

Inspiration and ideas to create a beautiful and inviting home.


Over Washer Dryer Storage Idea: Mount a Hutch Top to the Wall!

When I was first working out how to make over our laundry room on a $100 budget, the largest dilemma was over washer dryer storage.  I love the clean look of wall cabinets with a hanging rod, so I went to Facebook Marketplace in search of an affordable kitchen cabinet […]


DIY Laundry Room Wall Art with Vintage Sewing Patterns

Create beautiful craft room or laundry room wall art in minutes, and for just a few dollars using vintage sewing patterns. Vintage loving friends, today I’m sharing the simple wall art project from our laundry room makeover a few months ago. I enjoy it so much, especially how fun and […]


Vintage Chic Bathroom Remodel, One Room Challenge Reveal

Yay, Its reveal time for the One Room Challenge, and I am the biggest procrastinator…as usual! We have been 90 percent finished this bathroom for weeks. Here I am, putting on the finishing touches and writing about it…at the last minute! But, this year has been exhausting! I think we […]


DIY Over the Toilet Storage Idea for a Vintage Cottage Bathroom

DIY bathroom updates are so inspiring. One area I like to see how people decorate is the empty wall space above the toilet. From art, shelving, to an extra towel hanger… there are so many unique ideas. We installed these $20 farmhouse shelves above the toilet for our powder room […]


Bathroom Remodel on a Budget, A Custom Vanity at a Box Store Price

It is week 3 of the One Room Challenge, and our bathroom is coming together! The drywall is finished, and the tile is almost installed. Pretty soon, it will be time to install the vanity! I’m thrilled we were able to get a double vanity we love within our budget! […]


how to clean an antique brass chandelier

How to Clean an Antique Brass Chandelier and Remove Tarnish

I thought it would be fun to swap out a traditional bathroom light fixture for a vintage chandelier! Use a few household staples for this surprisingly simple way to clean an antique brass chandelier and crystals. We are in week two of the One Room Challenge. While the new drywall […]


Farmhouse Chic Bathroom Remodel, One Room Challenge Week 1

I am so excited to complete this bathroom remodel as part of the One Room Challenge! If you are hopping over from the ORC blog, Welcome! I’m Joy, just an average girl… creating a beautiful home on a budget, hoping to help others do the same! We have been saving […]