Author: Tamara

Design 101- Repetition of Pattern

Tamara

April 28, 2014

decorating, interior design, tutorials

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 cohesiveness. The principle of repeating colors also pertains to decorating a room. If you use a color once in a room be sure to use it at least one or… Read more
Easy DIY Painted $1 Glass Vase

Tamara

April 25, 2014

before and afters, budget decor, decorating, DIY, money saving tips, tutorials

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 for me is watching my perennial flowers grow and being able to cut some off and bring them inside to enjoy in a pretty vase. I have spotted some great vases on the… Read more
Powder Bathroom Makeover Reveal

Tamara

April 24, 2014

before and afters, budget decor, decorating, DIY, mirrors, money saving tips, paint, Uncategorized, wall art, woodwork

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 it has been dragging on forever! I find some makeovers and projects come together quickly and others like to unravel painfully slow. This one was the painfully slow kind (which… Read more
20+ Budget-Friendly Drapes

Tamara

April 22, 2014

budget decor, decorating, DIY, money saving tips, window treatments

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 stores that usually come through for providing quality drapes and curtains at reasonable prices. These stores are Ikea, World Market, Target, and JC Penney. Just so you know I don’t have… Read more
Love Your Kitchen Series- Adding Wood Trim

Tamara

April 18, 2014

budget decor, cabinets, DIY, kitchen, tutorials, woodwork

If you are new to this Series, we have been focusing on inexpensive ways to upgrade your kitchen from builder boring to high-end custom. When you read the words ‘adding woodwork’ I hope you didn’t turn and run the other way! If you are at all tempted to let me tell you something first!!! I grew up in a… Read more
DIY Butterfly Wall Art

Tamara

April 14, 2014

before and afters, budget decor, decorating, DIY, holiday, kids rooms, money saving tips, paint, tutorials, 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 she settles in to go to sleep. I feel like I’m lying in a lovely, little flower garden. Her bedspread is quilted with hydrangeas Birds can be seen perched on branches of… Read more
You Know You’re a DIY-er IF…

Tamara

April 11, 2014

DIY, reflections

You Might Be A DIY-er If: 1. You’ve ruined more clothes with paint splatters than you can count. 2. The workers at your go-to hardware store know you by name. 3. You’ve acquired an on project injury. 4. You ask for tools for Christmas or birthday presents. 5. Your kids no longer bat an… Read more
My House Hunters Episode

Tamara

April 9, 2014

before and afters, inspiration, reflections

This past week marks the two year anniversary of purchasing our home. It has caused me to ponder the circumstances at which we met, our long distance courtship, our quick engagement, the wedding day, our fights, and months and years of counseling. And I can honestly say that I am more in love now than ever.… Read more
Love Your Kitchen Series- Unique Lighting

Tamara

April 6, 2014

budget decor, decorating, DIY, kitchen, money saving tips

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 be given to how the kitchen is lighted. If you don’t have the budget to do a complete kitchen renovation that’s okay! Putting your money towards new lighting will go… Read more
Decor Deals for $5

Tamara

April 2, 2014

budget decor, decorating, money saving tips, paint, window treatments

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 a fabric lusting problem). As I was peeling myself away from my favorite aisle I noticed in the next aisle over they were displaying a new product. The cute patterns… Read more