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How to Make a Kitchen Gallery Wall, Perfect for a Narrow Wall!

See how I decorated a kitchen gallery wall around a light switch, using affordable vintage inspired art and some fun DIYs! Get ideas for styling your own kitchen walls! Post contains affiliate links. When you think of gallery walls, you might picture a huge statement wall filled with frames from […]


Under Kitchen Sink Organization Ideas and Sink Cabinet Makeover!

These under kitchen sink organization ideas will have you smiling each time you open the cabinet door! The best part is, from Dollar Tree to Walmart, these finds are all super budget friendly! Our under the sink cabinet has become one of those spaces I dread opening when guests are […]


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Our Allen Roth Closet System from Lowe’s: 7 Years Later Review + Reveal

Looking for a stylish, durable closet system without spending thousands on a custom install? We installed the Allen Roth closet kits from Lowe’s over 7 years ago, and they’ve held up beautifully! Today, after daily use, two kids, and plenty of clothing chaos, I can honestly say we still love […]


Quick Roll Top Desk Makeover with Contact Paper

This roll top desk makeover with contact paper and hardware was affordable and easy. It was a fun way to update the look of oak furniture without painting! Post contains affiliate links. We picked up this roll top desk on marketplace when we needed an extra office hidden in plain […]


Dollar Tree Linen Closet Organization

Get your space organized on a tight budget with these ideas for Dollar Tree linen closet organization! Post contains affiliate links. Tired of opening your linen closet only to be greeted by falling towels and scattered toiletries? I’ve been there too (for years)—and with a small hallway closet and a […]


Paint a Mirror with Chalkboard Paint, Best Chalkboard Paint for Glass

Easily paint a mirror with chalkboard paint in this simple tutorial. Try this foolproof method to apply chalkboard paint on glass, be it a picture frame, a glass door, or an old window! I have wanted to brighten up this wall in the dining room for awhile now. The brown […]


Stripping a Table, A Method for Lightening Dark Wood Furniture

Give furniture a new look with this simple method for stripping a table top. I’m sharing the best way I have found for lightening dark wood furniture (with no sanding necessary!) When I picked up this oak foyer table on Craigslist years ago, I loved the look of dark stained […]