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 …
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 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 …
Love Your Kitchen Series- Adding Wood Trim
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 …
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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 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 …
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 and feel of a space. via The New Professional Today in the Love Your Kitchen Series we will discuss some inexpensive ($75 or under) backsplash options for transforming your kitchen. The first option is …
How to Install a Tile Backsplash Pt. 1
I’m so excited to do this tutorial! I will be breaking this tutorial into two parts to ensure easy digestion and because there is a natural break in the steps where you have to wait 24 hours. I think tiling can be such an intimidating subject. I used to think I would never be able to put up …
How to Install a Tile Backsplash Pt. 2
Back for more fun? If you haven’t read How to Tile a Backsplash Pt. 1 yet, Click here. Part 2 is the last part and is all about grouting. So roll up your sleeves and lets get this party started!:-) First fill a bucket up with cool water and make sure you have the …
DIY Spring Abstract Painting
The temperatures are rising outside and it’s finally starting to feel like Spring might actually come this year after all!!:-) A month ago I spotted this abstract canvas painting online at the popular but pricey, Wisteria. It immediately caught my eye! I love the spring-y colors and it’s cheerful, airy ambience. It is on sale for $339.15 if …
How to Put Glass in Cabinet Doors
Happy Monday! If you haven’t already read why I’m such a big fan of having at least one glass cabinet in your kitchen click here. Today I will teach you how to put glass in your cabinet doors. Before I start a DIY project of this nature I always ask myself, if worst case scenario happened during this …
Installing Beadboard Wallpaper Horizontally
Our local Pottery Barn Kids store has a weekly story time for young children. My kids love going and so do I. As they get immersed into the stories my eyes are busy soaking up all the decorating inspiration that’s around me. When I was pregnant last year I was specifically searching for nursery ideas. …