Last Summer when we were expecting the arrival of our 4th child we were in need of a room shuffle. We have 4 bedrooms, our …
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10 Steps to a High-end Kitchen on a Low-end Budget
When I moved into my home 2 years ago there was no room I despised more than our kitchen. It was dark, outdated, and generic. …
Girl’s Bedroom Mood Board and Some Deals
Ever since I wrote the post on 20+ Budget Friendly Drapes I’ve been itching to create a girl’s bedroom with the curtains below as the inspiration …
DIY Mirrored Window Pane
In the synopsis of my Springfield Antique Show experience I mentioned that I saw a lot of these old, used window panes there. Many of …
Springfield Antique Show- Take Aways
My friend Debbie moved here from Texas last Summer. She loves to paint furniture and beautify her home on a budget. We bonded quickly over our shared …
Ready, Set, Go Garage Sale-ing
I’m a big fan of garage sales. I’ve had them and I’ve gone to lots of them. They are the epitome of a Win/Win situation! …
DIY Butterfly Drapes
So a few weeks ago when I posted this tutorial about how to DIY the butterfly wall art below I mentioned in passing that my …
Ballard Designs Knockoff Paintings
My two favorite catalogs to get in the mail are Pottery Barn and Ballard Designs. I love to study the spaces they create and I …
Design 101- Repetition of Pattern
Last month in Design 101 we discussed how repeating similar colors throughout the home helps create a home that has a nice sense of flow and …
Easy DIY Painted $1 Glass Vase
Happy Friday! I’m excited to share a super quick, easy, and inexpensive DIY with you today. One of the fun things about Spring and Summer …
Powder Bathroom Makeover Reveal
Wahooo, it’s time to do some revealing!!! Of my main floor bathroom that is! I started this makeover about 5 weeks ago. It feels like …
20+ Budget-Friendly Drapes
Drapes and Curtains are instrumental in adding beauty and drama to a room. Unfortunately, drapery often comes with a hefty price tag. Over the years I have located a few …
DIY Butterfly Wall Art
My daughter’s room is decorated with all things whimsical and girly. I love to lay in her bed with her for a few minutes as …
Love Your Kitchen Series- Unique Lighting
Lights, Camera, Action! Of all the places in the home the kitchen is the one with the most continual action. For this reason priority should …
Decor Deals for $5
Recently as I was perusing Hobby Lobby I was making my usual visit to their home décor fabrics aisle to lust after fabric (yes, I have …
Design 101-Flow Pt.2 & Color Repetition
Last month we discussed the design element of flow as it pertains to the functional flow of a space. In this month’s Design 101 we will …
Best Tip for Picking the Right Paint Color for a Room
So, in the past when I’ve tried to decide on a paint color for a room I would pick up a few paint samples and paint …
Love Your Kitchen Series-Backsplashes
To me a backsplash to a kitchen is a bit like a belt to an outfit. It has the power to change the whole look …