A Budget DIY & Home Decorating Blog
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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There are so many reasons to teach yourself the art of furniture repurposing. These days there is so much support, and SO much information on the web that it’s become a nearly foolproof way to save money, start a fun new hobby or even launch a lucrative side hustle that can turn into a career! My friend and “expert” in…
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This year we’re excited to welcome new traditions with neighbors and friends, to celebrate Memorial Day and to kick off the summer season in our new home. Memorial Day Porch Decorations Today I’m featuring home and garden decor from Plow & Hearth who graciously sponsored this post and sent me a variety of beautiful home decor which inspired my porch…
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Lighting is like the jewelry for your home. Interior lighting trends change so often it’s hard to know what is a passing fad, or what is considered truly timeless styling. I find myself changing our lighting in our home about every five years. Once we painted our kitchen cabinets and added new hardware, we knew it was a matter of…
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Mardi Gras is just around the corner, so I thought now would be a great time to share all the crazy decorating from my daughter’s school dance last spring. We completely transformed her school into the French Quarter, all on a $1200 budget with the help of a few moms who really stepped up. I had never decorated an entire…
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Yesterday I came out of hiding in a BIG WAY. My DIY segment for the @rachaelrayshow aired on Friday, February 15th! Today I’ll share all the details about how this happened, direct links to the projects they featured…and a video chat talking about the “behind the scenes” experiences. The segment was all about what $1400 will buy you in housing across…
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