I have a good friend who is really good at using everyday household “nothing” pieces and making them terrific. Here are 10 things that you can use to dress up your decor: 1. Glass Vases or Vessels- great for a mantle, centerpiece, etc. You can spray paint old wine glasses or beer bottles for a […]
DIY Ideas
How to a Paint Striped Wall
I have probably mentioned a half a dozen times or so that I love to paint walls in my house. I think it is the best bang for your buck. I know some people get nervous about the change, but paint is great because- you can paint over it if you don’t like it. When […]
10 Creative Ways to Use Old Books
One of my favorite go-to cheap decor ideas is an old stack of books. I don’t usually plan around this idea, and it isn’t my focal point, but it looks great on a side table or end table, shelves, mantle, or coffee table or ottoman. Or in that one place that you haven’t quite figured […]
How to Install Board and Batten Wainscoting
Confession. I have a woodworker in my home, and I am not afraid to use him. I know there are some crazy crafty talented women out there, that would rock the board and batten themselves, but when I have a perfectly good husband standing right there, why would I? So, my part in this project […]
12 Creative Things You can Use as Light Fixtures
When we built our house, there were a few things we spent a little extra money on. One was lighting, because the more lights, the better! However, the fixtures we have in every room are verrrry boring. I want to spice it up a little, especially in my kids’ bedrooms, the playroom, and maybe even […]
10 Anthropologie Knock-Offs That Are Worth The Time
I love Anthropologie. And wouldn’t it be nice to be able to spend $998 on a table cloth? But, really. Then there is the world I live in, and I call it “reality”, and in that world, I don’t spend $1,000 on a textile that I set my children’s food on. 🙂 But their stuff […]