A Budget Lifestyle, DIY + Decorating Blog
Summer is almost over, which means before you know it, fall decor trends will be back in full force. If you’re already switching up your home’s decor for the new season, you might also want to consider making a few larger changes to your home; after all, with temperatures changing, it’s best to get a head start on some of…
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Overwhelmed with a long list DIY “to-do” list this year? I totally know what you’re going through. It was around this time of year several years ago that the DIY and decorating bug bit me. And it bit…HARD. I really wanted to start making changes to my boring, builders-grade home. But I was a single mom. Working full time. And…
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After living in the house 5 months, our $95 kitchen remodel went a long way to modernize the kitchen until we could afford a more expensive remodel. Next we plan to update the floors, repurpose the island and add tile. (Click here to read the Today.com article!) When Mark and I put an offer in on this house in July…
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I’ve learned that opposites truly do attract and make a room dramatic and appealing. My love for dark walls was officially born in the Esquire house. The open concept design offered new challenges in terms of making my interior color scheme flow. While I was often tempted to repaint to keep up with the all-white interiors trend, I am glad…
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During my youth, my family owned and operated a very large monthly antique show. I befriended vendors that were committed to collecting and reselling so many interesting and wonderfully strange things. Of course, as an 8-year-old, I was a moth to a flame. The more curious the collection, the more interested I became. Back then, I came away with the…
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To quote my daughter, “you’re not a good puppy, but you’re a sweet puppy”. She’s so right. There is an absolute sweetness about Buddy. Anyone that meets him, loves him. He’s a bit of a celebrity with my kids’ friends. A little-known fact about me: I rescued and rehomed 16 dogs (and a pregnant momcat + her babies) in 2007…
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Our house needed a little something in our entryway. In fact, my entire blog is dedicated to giving each and every corner of our house an easy, quick and inexpensive upgrade. So if you are facing a similar dilemma…I hope you’ll stick around! Wainscoting is my favorite architectural element in a home. Whether you are building a new home or…
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This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Cricut. The opinions and text are all mine. Today I jumped head-first into the world of Cricut makers! This is my very first post as a Cricut newbie, so I hope to remove any fear you might have of using your machine and help you get started. Be sure…
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Now that your kids are back in school, you’re probably all too aware of how much they’ve changed in such a short time. Many parents find that it can be a challenge just to keep up. While a baby’s brain more than doubles in size during their first year of life, there will no doubt be many growing pains to contend with…
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When it comes to dessert, it can be hard to find healthy options to make at home. Every baked good seems to have tons of butter and sugar in it, but those ingredients are often what makes the treats so tasty. While about 40% of consumers are attempting to include more vegan foods in their daily meals, these options may…
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You’ve been planning and considering, and you’ve finally decided it’s time to add a dog to your household. Now what? Dogs are great and friendly companions for many different households; approximately 36.5% of all U.S. households have a dog. If you’re looking to add a furry friend to your home in the near future, use these helpful tips before you…
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This week I discovered a brand new craft medium if you happen to be a lazy crafter (like me). While I do love my Silhouette Cameo for making intricate designs, I’ve discovered the limitations of my machine. And I don’t always have the stamina to wrestle with my Cameo to achieve the level of detail that I want. Mesh stenciling…
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