Hey Friends, as promised, today I am showing you how I built these DIY faux wood beams installed in my dining room. The idea came to life when planning the makeover of the dining room for the One Room Challenge this Spring. You can read all about the 8-week process here. DIY Faux Wood BeamsAfter I had decided on faux beams DIY project. It was time to do research to understand what the process entailed. I enjoyed this YouTube tutorial by Break It Yourself. Here is my mood board for ... READ MORE »
7 Essential Power Tools for DIY at Home
Hey There Friends!! I have gotten so many requests for the tools I use for my projects. So today, I am sharing my top 7 essential power tools for DIY at home. While power tools can seem intimidating at first, they are relatively easy to use. When using power tools, it is important to make sure that you are taking all safety precautions seriously every time you use them. As a budding DIYer, my preferred brand has been Ryobi. The Ryobi brand offers an 18v System that is compatible with a lot of ... READ MORE »
One Room Challenge Week 8 : Dining Room Reveal
Hey Friends! Reveal Day is finally here! What an incredible eight weeks with so many challenges, victories, and everything in between. I would like to express my gratitude to Linda & The One room Challenge Team and also Media Partner Better Homes and Gardens for putting on such an amazing event. This challenge has helped me grow and discover new skills and techniques to continue to make my home beautiful. If you have been following along, I decided to give my dining room a face lift. ... READ MORE »
Easy DIY Accent Wall Tutorial
Hey Friends, I’m sharing an easy DIY accent wall tutorial with you and how you can achieve this look on your own. I shared plans on my youngest’s room makeover a while back. The room is slowly coming together as I tackle other projects in our home. When putting the plans together, we always knew we would have a feature wall. She is a girly girl and loves everything whimsical. Unsure how her taste will change over time, it was important to have something that could transition styles and ... READ MORE »
One Room Challenge Week 2 – A Dining Room Makeover
Hey Friends, Welcome to Week 2 of the One Room Challenge (ORC). If you are stopping by for the first time, my project is my Dinning Room Makeover. In Week 1, I shared my plans with the mood board below. This is my second time of participating in One Room Challenge. I completed a Tween Room Makeover last Spring for our oldest. You can catch up on all the the feature designers and guest participants on the One Room Challenge blog. This week will include project updates and tips on how to ... READ MORE »
Clean and Declutter the Pantry – Pantry Reveal
Today is pantry reveal day. The pantry has been a project on my list for a long time. Spring is always a great time to clean and declutter. You can check out my Spring Home Tour here. My plan has always been to tear down the current shelving and make something that fits our family better. However, with other projects looming, this has stayed on the back burner. Having a bit more time on hand, gave me the opportunity to clean and declutter the pantry and make larger changes down the ... READ MORE »