A fun and simple makeover to any headboard starts with your perfect fabric. I’ve thought of painting my dark brown bedframe numerous times to give it a fresh look. And although paint is always a good option, I fell in love with the beauty of mudcloth as soon as I laid eyes on it. I purchased my very first mudcloth from D+K Renewal, the cutest … Continue reading DIY: Mudcloth Headboard
I love hunting a good bargain, but this one may go down in history as one of the greatest! According to Wikipedia, Heriz rugs are Persian rugs from the area of Heris, East Azerbaijan in northwest Iran, northeast of Tabriz. Persian Heriz rugs are typically crimson red and Persian blue, combined with varied neutrals. It’s featured pattern include a central medallion motif surrounded by rectilinear … Continue reading Bargain Hunted: Authentic Persian Rug
It’s hard to believe I will soon have a teenager. My son, however, is counting down the days with an entire list of the things he plans to do once he hits the big 1-3. A new teen bed was at the top of his list right next to extending his bedtime nearly two hours. Yeah, that ain’t about to happen. A new bed ehh … Continue reading (Almost) Teen Room Makeover
A quick and easy way to store and display your fav or most precious greeting cards is to FRAME them! I received this Blue Mountain card, titled Don’t Ever Lose Sight of the Wonderful Person You Are, in 2014 from my former supervisor/mentor. I now keep this card framed with a photo of me in primary school. These are the words I needed to hear … Continue reading Decor Tip: Framed Greeting Cards
A kitchen island has been at the top of my Gotta-Wanna-Needa list since hosting Thanksgiving for the first time. With three cooks in the kitchen, you can imagine the chaos and lack of counter space. My host daughter literally sat on the floor to prep her Moroccan cookies. Although it made for fun memories, more space was needed pronto. When it comes to kitchen carts/tables/islands, … Continue reading DIY Kitchen Table & Rug
For years I stared at my bland staircase and dreamed of it looking…well anyway other than the way it did. If only I could knock out the wall and expose the staircase, but that takes money and finding someone that knows what they are doing. I didn’t have the funds or patience for either. Right when I thought my options were nonexistent, hope appeared. One … Continue reading Nobody’s Gonna Know
One day you’re in your 20s and excited about a new outfit…the next you’re pushing 40 and excited about new appliances! Maybe it’s a crisis or just maybe my new champagne-colored Samsung washer and dryer set is just that damn delighful! I’ll go with the latter. I wouldn’t say my old laundry room was terrible, the word “outdated” is more accurate. The set that came … Continue reading One Room Challenge
When your kid randomly drags his bookshelf into the garage and grabs a can of spray paint, you know that he means business! The DIYer in me has definitely rubbed off on him. Keep reading to see how Art Effect Kid transformed a boring bookcase into an epic statement piece! Continue reading DIY Kid Furniture Makeover
Look who made Santa’s Helper list! Smokey is ready to help build toys and help feed the reindeers! It’s the little elf hat for me! I love a good find and a cute pet costume…put them both together and DOUBLE SCORE! Doesn’t he look dashing in his Dollar Tree Elf costume? Yup, Dollar Tree! He’s a skinny thing under all that hair/fur so a size … Continue reading Elf’n Around
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