DIY Ideas

Ways Pastel Yellow Decor Brightens Up A Home

July 17, 2019 by Jackie Leave a Comment

Pastel yellow decor has a way of brightening up even the most blah room in a home. Think about it–who can resist a sunny pastel yellow either outside or in? It has a way of bringing a smile to your face and a brighter feel to any room. Let’s look at the ways pastel yellow decor brightens up a home.

Ways Pastel Yellow Decor Brightens Up a Home

I once painted an entire room in a buttery yellow and I loved it! But you don’t have to paint an entire room in pastel yellow if you don’t want to. That’s just one way to brighten a home. Try painting one wall pastel yellow to get a subtle brightening effect, without it taking over the entire space. Do you have some plain white tile you wish you could change? Try painting it–in a pastel yellow!

While you’re painting, consider brightening up your front entrance with a pastel yellow front door. My neighbor actually has a yellow door, and it’s extremely appealing! If it would go with the rest of my exterior, I’d do it myself in a heart beat.

Another way to brighten up your home decor is with a pastel yellow piece of furniture. I love this tufted sofa and how well it pairs with the rustic brick accent wall and hardwood floor. Check out this pastel yellow accent chair available right at Amazon.

One of the benefits of gray walls is that you can choose an array of accent colors to pair it with–including pastel yellow. This sunny little bedroom is the perfect example of how well gray and pastel yellow work together. The headboard is painted pastel yellow, and the color is echoed in the pillows, bedspread and curtains.

I like this example of ways pastel yellow decor brightens up a home because it shows varying shades of pastel yellow. It can be hard to find pastel yellow accessories that match exactly, so don’t be afraid to mix it up a little with everything from beige to mustard, and even orange. It works!

How are you going to use pastel yellow decor to brighten up your own home?

Rustic Crafts Made With Things Found On A Hike

July 3, 2019 by Jackie Leave a Comment

One of the best parts of summer is going on a hike. But do you know how to make it even better? Gather up the interesting things you find and take them home with you, because rustic crafts made with things found on a hike are a great way to save those fun memories you make. You can even make this a fun activity for the family during your next camping trip!

Rustic Crafts Made With Things Found on a Hike

Pine Cones

Some of the easiest rustic crafts are made with pine cones. Not only can you turn those pine cones into birdfeeders, you can also turn them into fun outdoor characters. Kids especially love an adorable pine cone owl. The pine cone makes the perfect body for the owl. Use felt for the owl’s eyes, brows and wings. Add pipe cleaner feet to complete the project. A glue gun and a pair of scissors are the only tools you need for this rustic craft.

Apply some acrylic craft paint to a pine cone and it magically becomes a pineapple. At our house, we’ve spray painted pinecones in gold metallic paint and used them for Thanksgiving table decorations. Just use your imagination to turn pine cones into a fun craft!

Leaves And Sticks

If you camp near a river, the craft ideas get even more fun. Take the kids on a hike to gather up some sticks and broad green leaves. Be sure to bring along some extra crafting supplies such as twine–you’ll need it to lash your own mini raft. Use the leaves to fashion a sail. Now the real fun begins! Take the rafts to the river and launch them. See who’s raft makes it the farthest without capsizing!

Before you head out, check out these 20 camping hacks!

Collect your favorite things from your hike and then use them to make clay dioramas. Modeling clay in earth colors is a great medium for this. Roll the clay out into your desired shape, and then press designs into it with the things you found on your hike. Kids love this!

It’s also fun to form clay into bowls or cups, and then press nature designs into it. Just use your favorite leaves, sticks, rocks and other objects you find on a hike. Let the clay dry to make your designs permanent.

Rustic crafts are fun for kids {of all ages!}. What better activity for a family day in the woods?

10 Spots Perfect For A Coffee Bar At Home

June 26, 2019 by Jackie Leave a Comment

Most people know that you don’t have to go out for delicious coffee–you can enjoy a coffee bar right at home. But are you stuck with a basic coffee pot on the counter? You don’t have to be! Take a look at these 10 spots perfect for a coffee bar at home.

Where To Put A Coffee Bar at Home

Maybe you want your coffee bar on the counter, and maybe you want something a little more special. Either way, here are 10 spots perfect for that at-home coffee bar you’re dreaming about.

Carve out an end spot on your counter. An end spot makes it stand out, rather than just being in the middle of everything else. Add some extras to make it scream “this is a coffee bar!” Add a rack for your mugs and a shelf for all the things you need to mix up that perfect cup every day.
Do you have “useless” space in your kitchen? Maybe that spot between the fridge and the wall? Turn it into the perfect spot for a coffee bar at home. All you need is a cart with the right dimensions. Now load it up with your coffee essentials.
If space is really limited, grab a pretty 3-tiered rack and convert it into your coffee bar. If you have guests, this coffee rack moves easily to the center of the island or table where everyone can use it.
Even a tight corner of the kitchen becomes a cute coffee bar when you hang a sign with your favorite coffee-themed quotable. How about this one I found at Amazon?
If you’re lucky enough to have a butler’s pantry upstairs, or even a kitchenette off your downstairs family room, either is a great spot for a coffee bar at home. And just as convenient as the kitchen!
Any unused corner of your home makes a good spot for a coffee bar. A pretty little buffet table makes the unused corner the most used corner in the house!
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Have you ever thought about making a portable coffee bar? A large decorative tray that you can move from one spot to another is the best thing for this. Stock it with a French press, a few pretty little coffee cups, sugar packets, and shelf-stable creamers. It’s also great for when you have guests!
A walk-in pantry might be just the spot for your home coffee bar. Put everything you need on a shelf that’s about counter height. When you need it, it’s easily accessible. When you don’t, you can close the door and no one will know it’s there {unless you want them to!}.
During the warmer months, a cute wooden cart makes a wonderful coffee {or tea} bar for enjoying your morning cup out on the patio. This one has wheels, so it’s easy to move it around as needed, and then pack it away for the winter.
Set up that coffee bar in your dining room. If there’s more space in there, you can really make it special with lots of coffee-enjoying extras.

Need even more ideas to create a coffee bar at home? Check out these 10 coffee bars to have to recreate!

Fourth Of July Porch Decor Ideas That Create A POP

June 12, 2019 by Jackie Leave a Comment

America’s birthday is right around the corner. So Fourth of July porch decor ideas are up for today’s post! If you are looking for Fourth of July porch ideas that create a POP, you’ve definitely come to the right place. Check these out!

Fourth Of July Porch Decor Ideas

One of the easiest ways to create a POP for the Fourth is to dress up your potted plants. Simply visit Michaels to purchase some mini American flags on wooden sticks. These little stick flags are available in different sizes. Place them around your potted plants for a patriotic burst of color! You can also make your own Fourth of July parade wands for the kids. Leave them in a vase to decorate the porch, and let the kids grab them when parade time comes.

I love this creative idea! Grab some rubber boots. If you don’t have any, try visiting your local thrift shop to find some. Anything in shades of red, blue or white look awesome with a group of medium sized stick flags arranged inside like a fun bouquet. I think this pair available at Amazon are perfect! Click on over and check them out.

This year when you plan out your container gardens, plan ahead and choose flowers in Fourth of July colors. They’ll create a POP all summer long, and there’s nothing wrong with that. For the month of July, add some flags to make them extra festive.

If you’ve got a large porch, there’s a lot of fun decorating to be had! This porch goes all out with patriotic lap quilts laid over classic white rockers. Buntings adorn the windows, and large bouquets of red, white and blue are the crowning touch. Can you see the drink table in the background set with festive cups and a pitcher? This porch is ready to greet Fourth of July guests!

Your Fourth of July flower baskets don’t have to be red, white and blue. Try red and varying shades of bluish-purple, or purple and white. You will never go wrong dressing up your porch railing with a classic bunting. And it doesn’t need to be expensive–Dollar Tree has you covered with a 12×24″ bunting.

Find even more Fourth of July porch decor ideas to create a POP at Amazon!

Easy DIY Father’s Day BBQ Decor

June 5, 2019 by Jackie Leave a Comment

This Father’s Day, why not throw a BBQ in Dad’s honor? We can help by sharing easy DIY Father’s Day BBQ decor ideas! Throwing a Father’s Day BBQ is a lot easier than hosting a Mother’s Day brunch, because Dads don’t generally worry much about decor, because food is the most important thing! So let’s keep our DIY Father’s Day BBQ decor simple and fun.

Easy DIY Father’s Day BBQ Decor Ideas

My favorite easy DIY Father’s Day BBQ decor involves plaid napkins in masculine colors like blue and brown. Add some rustic wood-handled tableware if you have it. Choose dinnerware in a neutral color pulled straight from your plaid napkins. And I love the fun touch of paper mustaches at each place setting!

Here’s a little variation on the masculine plaid theme. Stainless flatware and antique metal-look plates work well with plaid napkins in colors of blue, red and gray. The blue and gray extends to the ribbon that adorns a brown paper-wrapped gift for Dad.

Keep the mustache theme going by using paper mustaches as cupcake toppers. I think the bow tie is a nice touch, but it’s completely optional and not necessary for our rustic DIY Father’s Day BBQ theme. If you wanted to include a bow tie with Dad’s dessert, make it plaid to match the napkins!

For some extra fun at your Father’s Day BBQ, have some paper mustaches, bow ties and glasses available for fun selfie props. That way, everyone can take a fun selfie with Dad to help celebrate him and his day.

Design and print a fun Father’s Day banner to welcome all the guests to the BBQ. Print an extra and use it as a table runner to adorn the center of the table. For the table decor, just use rustic platters set at different heights to display all the delicious food you’re serving. Dad will love it!

See how easy DIY Father’s Day BBQ decor can be? Now put your best effort into preparing all of Dad’s favorite BBQ delights! Before you go, check out these Free Printable Cards for Father’s Day.

Bedroom Designs Created For Better Sleep

May 22, 2019 by Jackie Leave a Comment

For the best night’s sleep, it’s always good to be educated about bedroom designs created for better sleep. If you’ve never thought much about it, you should. If sleep becomes an issue, it’s not too late to incorporate healthy sleep designs into your bedroom space. So let’s get educated together, because the need for good sleep can never be underestimated!

Bedroom Designs Created For Better Sleep

These bedroom design ideas are pretty simple to incorporate into any existing bedroom. There’s really no need to remodel or go to elaborate expense {unless you’re already remodeling anyway!}. Just take some simple steps to design a space that is calming and restful. Even upgrading your child’s bedroom is doable with these 20 frugal ideas.

A bedroom that is dark is the best place to encourage better sleep. But that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy lots of windows! No matter how many windows your bedroom has, take advantage of room darkening curtains or shades. When it’s time for sleep, make sure the windows are covered. Even a full moon emits enough light to disrupt your melatonin production, and that disrupts your sleep.

It’s also helpful to install dimmer light switches in a bedroom. This allows you to dim the lights in the evening in preparation for sleep. There’s nothing like feeling sleepy and heading into a bedroom where the lights are too bright. Bright lights can wake you up enough to make falling asleep harder.

The next tip on our list of bedroom designs created for better sleep is to invest in a comfortable mattress. A reputable mattress dealer will help you choose a mattress based on your personal preference, plus your sleeping position and other concerns.

Design your bedroom space with comfort and relaxation in mind. Do you walk in and feel instantly calmer? If not, time to reevaluate your design choices. Everything from the color of the walls or the comfort level of the sheets and comforter affects how you feel about your bedroom. Keep it clean and organized, because even disorganization contributes to poor sleep.

Set the temperature of your bedroom on the cool side. A good temperature for sleep is anywhere between 60-68 degrees, depending on personal preference. Play around with it to see what the best temperature is for you.

If you incorporate these bedroom designs created for better sleep into your own bedroom space, you can make a good night’s sleep much less evasive.

DIY Ideas

Ways Pastel Yellow Decor Brightens Up a Home

Rustic Crafts Made With Things Found on a Hike

Pine Cones

Leaves And Sticks

Where To Put A Coffee Bar at Home

More Coffee Bar Ideas

Fourth Of July Porch Decor Ideas

Easy DIY Father’s Day BBQ Decor Ideas

Bedroom Designs Created For Better Sleep