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Garden Planter Spray Paint Makeover, Christmas Clearance to Farmhouse Style
I love spray paint transformations. They are quick and low budget, with such a high impact. It is my go to solution for getting the look I want for less! We purchased a spruce tree off a Christmas clearance cart in January. The tree came in a large metal “Joy” […]
Thrift Store Furniture Makeover: Painting over Chalk Paint with Latex
Last weekend, I painted the entryway table in our foyer. I picked up this table for $20 at a thrift store last year. I love doing a yard sale or thrift store furniture makeover. It’s so much fun to find a piece for a steal, and visualize how it will […]
Kitchen Remodel on a Budget Part 2, Working with Contractors on our Kitchen Makeover
Hello and Welcome! Today, I’m sharing more about our crazy six month long kitchen remodel on a budget. Part 1 was all about managing our kitchen remodel on a budget through DIY projects and shopping for affordable materials. This post is about changes that were well worth getting help with […]
Our DIY Kitchen Remodel Before and After, Tackling a Farmhouse Kitchen Makeover on a Budget: Part 1
When we toured our home for the first time, I had so many exciting ideas for the kitchen. Fast forward to closing, and it was six months of part time renovation…(yes, six MONTHS!) It is now my beautiful farmhouse kitchen. We made a lot of changes, and saved a ton […]
How to Make Ribbon Bookmarks, DIY Ribbon Bookmark Craft with Velvet Ribbon
Hello there! I recently joined a book club to connect with some lovely ladies in our new town. When I stumbled across these velvet ribbon bookmarks, I felt inspired to get crafty! These ribbon bookmarks will make beautiful handmade gifts for my book loving friends and family. Plus, I have […]
How to Make Coasters out of Ceramic Tiles and Napkins, Easy DIY Home Decor Craft
Making the wicker chairs and milk can bistro set had me thinking about how to make coasters out of ceramic tiles. I love blue and white for our deck and formal living room, so I decided to try to make some coasters that have the look similar to a blue chinoiserie […]
Painting Wicker Chairs and a Milk Can Table, How to Paint Wicker and a DIY Patio Bistro Set
During our evening walk on trash day, I found two old wicker chairs with peeling red paint sitting by the bins. I asked Jason if he would go pick them up with the truck (even though he thinks I’m crazy to try to rescue them!) They may look sad, but […]