DIY
DIY Chinoiserie Panel with Thrifted Bamboo Frame
Create a chic DIY Chinoiserie panel for under $29 with a thrifted bamboo frame. Welcome peonies and thanks for stopping in to see this charming DIY project I tackled over the weekend. I adore the whimsy, color, and ode to nature Chinoiserie scenic papers give to a room. The fanciful birds and vibrant colored blooms…
Read MoreMy Secret Method to Install a Plate Wall
An easy step by step tutorial to install a plate wall anywhere in your home with eclectic plates for a charming grandmillennial look! I love a good gallery wall, especially when it showcases antique plates! For me each of these ceramic beauties is its own little work of art. What better way to display them…
Read MoreDIY Advent Calendar Ornaments
Create this charming DIY advent calendar to celebrate the joy of Christmas and spark quality family time! Plus the mini-boxes double as ornaments! Part of the magic of Christmas is family traditions and one of the most memorable for kids is the advent calendar. This countdown to Christmas day builds anticipation and hope for the…
Read MoreDIY Outdoor Christmas Decoration: Joy PVC Sign
Learn how to make this festive “Joy” PVC sign! The perfect DIY outdoor Christmas Decoration for those who like simple decor with warmth and cheer under $80! I love coming home to a festive exterior during the holiday season. As the cheery song says, “But the prettiest sight to see is the holly that will…
Read More8 Tricks to DIY Crown Molding
Install crown like a pro with these 8 tricks to DIY crown molding! Hey, y’all! I am excited to share our adventures in crown molding finally! I know, we sure took our sweet time finishing up this DIY project, but here we are ready to share eight tricks to DIY crown molding. Crown molding is…
Read MorePowder Room Makeover
Check out our simple powder room makeover! With a coat of paint and some serious scrubbing we made quite the transformation! *This post contains affiliate links* I’ve got the home renovation blues. The kind that come from slow…slow…slow progress. I miss having little jobs that need completing and always having something to do. I still…
Read MoreFloral Garland DIY
Set a pretty and elegant table with this faux floral garland DIY! If you’ve been cruising Pinterest lately (maybe a little too often, I admit), then you’ve probably seen the beautiful tablescapes with floral garland laid as a runner down the center of the table. I’m in love with this look, but I haven’t wanted…
Read MorePreserved Boxwood Wreath Tutorial
Is there any greenery more elegant than boxwood? Nope, not in my book, although magnolia comes in pretty close! I love preserved boxwood decorations whether its wreaths, garland, or topiaries, but I have not been willing to pay the hefty price tag for these items. As I was planning my Christmas decor this year, I…
Read MoreRattan Bar Cart DIY: Inspired by Society Social
Get the charming sophistication of a Society Social bar cart with this bar cart DIY for under $40 Ask any hostess with the mostest and she will tell you a bar cart is an essential entertaining tool, especially if you don’t have a built in bar. Bar carts are functional, offering storage for your liquor…
Read More8 Tricks to DIY Wainscoting
Progress is finally being made on our renovations! Progress you can really see! Over the weekend S. and I completed our dining room DIY wainscoting and chair rail project. Who am I kidding? S. did most of the work; he is a jack of all trades: a mechanic, a carpenter, and one hell of a…
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