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 […]
Home Decor 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 Replacing old outdated tile used to be the only way to change the look in your bathroom, or give your tub a face-lift This is a really great Band-Aid or an inexpensive temporary (or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 […]