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 […]
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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 Fresh Centerpiece Ideas and Inspiration
One of my favorite things to do is set a really pretty table. I have always been somewhat obsessed with unique dishes and place settings. I have been looking for creative centerpiece and table dressing ideas, because my kitchen table is SO BORING right now. I love fresh flowers in the summer and spring, but […]
12 Reasons to Love Plantation Shutters
I have said before, that some things I can DIY and make cheap things into amazing things, and some things I just have to bite the bullet and pay for it. They are ‘spensive! For me, they are even worth the price if you have to save up for a year to get them. […]
How to Paint Your Bathroom Tile
The DIY industry has become so robust that there is almost nothing you can’t fix up or restore. Replacing old outdated tile used to be the only way to change the look in your bathroom, or give your tub a face-lift This is a really great Band-Aid or an inexpensive temporary (or even semi-permanent) fix. This […]