Lots of people have asked us if we have a pattern to make these windows. Now we do! We've made easy for you to DIY your own window frame using our woodworking pattern that you can enlarge and take to a local print shop. Check our handmade home decor collection and see what's new in The Shop! Because I don't have the full-on farmhouse going on here, I pick and choose farmhouse … [Read more...]
How to Paint a Stone Fireplace
Yesterday I started painting our stone fireplace. My goal is to neutralize the multicolored stones with a single color, giving me a cleaner palette to work with when I decorate for the seasons. Paint has always been my friend when it comes to giving my house a fresh, new look. When I built this house in 2005, I chose this stone. But over time the mantel became harder to blend in with my current … [Read more...]
Tips for timeless decorating
My husband made a very sweet observation the other day. He looked around and said “the house looks really great, but I noticed you haven't been shopping lately“. He’s right. And here's why... I'm feeling rather content with our home at the moment. This blog hasn't been a simple decorating exercise. We updated our entire home from top to bottom, and every purchase, DIY and decorating idea … [Read more...]
30+ ideas (and props) for a great photo session
My son had his senior photos taken this past Sunday. All of the emotions, people! Whoa! It's not easy watching our youngsters getting ready to leave the nest. To keep the tears at bay, I threw myself into the creative process and loved watching his session unfold. I also learned several tips which I'll share today that may help your senior portrait session (or any family photo session) look … [Read more...]
50+ Modern Farmhouse Accents Bloggers LOVE
If I were starting a brand new home remodel today, without a doubt I would embrace a little more of a refined farmhouse style. Even though I like how far we've come and our style is uniquely "us" it doesn't stop me from window shopping for pretty modern farmhouse accents now and again. I see a common thread in modern farmhouse style. So in today's post, I've created a highlight reel, one where … [Read more...]
Daily Deals + Steals
Lately I've been dreaming of opening my own brick and mortar shop. I picture it being located in a quaint little town in an old building with a bright, open welcoming store front. With old painted tin ceiling tiles, wood floors and huge pane glass windows. I'd host weekly how-to paint workshops filled with friends, and coffee in the morning and wine and cheese at night. And I'd finally have a … [Read more...]
60+ Cheap Decor Ideas that Look Expensive
If the phrase "cheap decor ideas" is a turnoff, I'm here to say --not when you have talented DIY blogger friends like mine! Today's post is loaded with cheap decor ideas and tips to make your rooms look more expensive. In addition to my own decorating pointers, I offer a round up of actual projects and tutorials from the best DIY blogs. And don't forget, being cheap can also mean … [Read more...]
Decorating Your Home with Amazon Products
If you’re curious about all of this Amazon Prime Day hoopla, I admit, I was a skeptic for a long time. I hate paying for memberships and I especially hate the concept of spending money to save money. But to be totally up front, Amazon Prime was part of the solution that allowed us to drop TV cable and save $1200 annually. So right there it more than paid for itself. I'm a total … [Read more...]
My Blogging Toolkit: 40+ Resources to Grow Your Blog
This post contains affiliate links, read my full disclosure policy here Thinking of starting a blog? To get started, all you really need is a computer, a good Wordpress theme and an iPhone camera. I wrote this post to encourage would-be bloggers to get started now -- even if you can't invest in expensive equipment or training immediately, you certainly can build it's foundation and start growing … [Read more...]
4 Simple Ways to Update Your Guest Bath
It may not be the master bathroom where you relax, nor is it the kids’ bathroom where your little ones hop in the tub, but the guest bath (or powder room) is still an important place in your home. It’s the one your friends and family will use when they come by for a visit, so you want it to be just as nice as your main bathrooms in your home. It can be easy to let such a small space fall by the … [Read more...]
A gift
We had been walking and talking for a while as he patrolled his new home. He was describing for me the things that needed to be done and the projects he was working on. We were checking doors, making sure furniture was sturdy, letting the staff know they were doing a good job and taking time to make sure each of his new roommates were ok, with a pat on the back and a kind word. He talked … [Read more...]
Let’s Talk Paint…
Click here to shop Heritage Collection All-in-One Chalk Paint (affiliate links included) I have been a longtime fan of chalk paint. But, I discovered a paint that allows you to skip the prep, including sanding, stripping, priming or waxing. Even better? The paint doesn't feel like a chalkboard when you're finished painting. The best yet? The paint is high-coverage, bonding, extremely … [Read more...]
Laundry Room REVEAL!
We wanted our laundry room makeover to include bright whites and dark contrasts accented with natural wood. We love neo-classical styling for our home's interior, but still wanted touches of farmhouse + industrial elements thrown in. Above all, we needed a functional space. So with all that being said, our laundry room makeover is complete! Click here to see all of our laundry room posts and our … [Read more...]
4 Tips for Mixing Tones and Textures in Your Home
They say that home is where the heart is, and while it’s cliché — it’s true. From modern to shabby chic, various home styles and trends appeal to different individuals. When designing the interior of your home, you must ask yourself what home looks and feels like to you, personally. Introducing tones and textures into your house help make it into a home, but how do you mix these without your … [Read more...]
Small Touches, Big Impact!
An Update on Our Tiny Laundry Room Remodel: If you've been patiently awaiting an update on our laundry room makeover -- I hear ya! The end-of-the-school-year craziness has been pretty intense this year, so DIY and blogging has been a bit of a challenge for me. So today I'm (finally!) sharing a progress update along with some tiny laundry room organizing ideas. We've carefully considered how this … [Read more...]
Easy French Press Coffee (Video)
We feel sooo fancy now. I picked up a two-cup French press coffee maker, and we absolutely fell in love. I hope you enjoyed my video of our morning coffee routine (be sure to click the subscribe button on Youtube). If you're interested in shopping for coffee presses, there are hundreds to choose from on Amazon (affiliate links included for your shopping convenience). I am new to this, … [Read more...]
Follow Snazzy Little Things on Youtube!
This week I put more energy and focus on Youtube, and would love to invite you to follow Snazzy Little Things on Youtube as I roll out my new and improved channel. There is a red "subscribe" button on my Youtube page, so if you follow along you'll be notified when we put up new content! Follow Snazzy Little Things on Youtube As for the topics, there will be new projects, old projects revisited, … [Read more...]
How to Find Your Decorating Style
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 idea that people actually decorated their homes … [Read more...]
Laundry Room Design Plan
Today I finally put together our tiny laundry room design plan. Can you believe I've been living without a washing machine for about three weeks? It's times like this I'm very thankful I'm blogging and working at home. I've been "momming" so hard lately, (yes, that's a verb for those that of you that MOM so much that the kids actually get offended when you finally sit down at the computer. :)). … [Read more...]
The room I gave up on…
Last year, we had to replace an entire kitchen's worth of 11-year-old kitchen appliances, including a new stove, fridge, and dishwasher. Which could only mean one thing... ...that our washing machine would die, too. {Momma's not happy} The bright side? The room that I gave up on finally gets a refresh! Which is basically a small, cramped hallway. The culprit for most of the dirt that gets … [Read more...]
Dark Farmhouse Table…Updated!
Back in the day, I only wrote about furniture when I was furnishing my own home. But now our house is close to finished, so I'm doing a few commissioned pieces for customers locally. I sure missed it! Expect to see more furniture projects from me, especially on my YouTube channel! And if you're not following me there, be sure to check it out - more videos coming soon. My first piece is from a … [Read more...]
How To Repurpose Anything!
A common question I'm asked by readers is "how do I learn to repurpose items for my home?" I don't promise to have the perfect formula, but I can tell you that my process for imagining old items as new, beautiful home decor --starts with a specific need. I might be struggling to find items that work well with my space. Maybe I need an item that's a specific shape. A specific size. It's at that … [Read more...]
How my kitchen paint is holding up….
It's been seven months since we repainted our kitchen cabinets, so today I thought I'd share an update on how they're holding up. Let's just say this isn't my first rodeo when it comes to painting kitchen cabinets, (I'm pretty sure I've painted every square inch of this house). But in the summer of 2016, I had to repaint my entire kitchen (and island) because the original paint kit I used in 2012 … [Read more...]
Friday Favorites…(and a tiny announcement!)
It's time for Friday favorites......and one of my favorite things about blogging is freeform writing...shooting straight from the hip. So that's what this post is all about...just me, sharing a few of my favorite things I've discovered this week across the web. And I have a tiny announcement at the bottom of this post! Friday Favorites: We've been basking in the afterglow of our … [Read more...]
How to Whitewash Your Pots + Planters
Whitewashing is such a classic, time-worn look and looks great every season. You'll spot whitewashed finishes in almost every decor motif, from farmhouse styling, to beachy decor, French styling and much more. But for some reason, I'm always inspired to start whitewashing items in my house during the spring season -- specifically my old pots and planters to give them a fresh, clean look. So in … [Read more...]
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