It’s the most wonderful time of the year… and I am thrilled to partner with The Home Depot to check off my gifting and wish lists for the season. Whether you are shopping for gifts for family and friends or just looking for great deals for yourself, The Home Depot provides a one stop shop to get all the gadgets, electronics and home décor items you need. When putting gifts together for loved ones, I always think of practical gifts that keep giving. Items that allow the receiver to explore ... READ MORE »
How I Made a DIY Rope Bench for under $50
I’ve always loved the roped bench look. After shopping at various stores, I decided to go for a budget friendly approach and try my hands at a DIY rope bench. This bench from Made by Carli was my inspo. The rope feature was inspired by this hack from KinAndKasa Here are the tools and supplies you need. Tools and Supplies Mitre Saw Tape Measure Speed Square Sander and paper (I used 120 grit) Drill or Impact Driver (I prefer the driver) Kreg Jig for ... READ MORE »
Classic & Simple Christmas Fireplace Decor
With the holidays on the horizon, I am working on my decor. Unlike last year found here, I have decided to go with a Classic & Simple Christmas Fireplace. My theme then was more winter wonderland with a lot of flocked trees, wreaths, garlands etc. I still love that look but will be trying out something new. My goal for this year, is to achieve a more natural green look with lots of cedar, pine, eucalyptus and possibly juniper. The fireplace is a great place to decorate over the holidays. ... READ MORE »
Fall Wreath DIY: Making the Perfect Wreath on a budget
As you know I love a good affordable DIY. Today I'm sharing my Fall wreath DIY. This was a quick and easy 30 min process once I sourced all the items. Item List: -Grapevine Wreath - Faux Green Stems/Spray -Ribbon -Floral Wire -Floral Scissors and Wire Cutter I used a 24 inch wreath, you can get them at your big craft stores in various sizes. Always wait for a good coupon or sale, as you can typically get them at 40-60% off regular prices. I love Lamb's Ear stems which ... READ MORE »
What’s in My Shopping Cart – 5/17/19
Welcome to this week's edition of what's in my shopping cart. Starting of this week is the 4x4 round Jute Rug. Currently waiting on delivery. I'm hoping to use it in my entryway or maybe find a home for it somewhere else. I really love this bookcase from the Pillowfort collection. It's a great accessory for any play room and easily accessible for young ones. This sofa from one of my favorite stores is everything. It's comfortable and has a deep seat. It comes in several sizes ... READ MORE »
Tween Room Reveal -One Room Challenge
It's Reveal Day for One Room Challenge - Spring 2019. I'm excited to share my project with you: The Tween Room Makeover. Watching everything come together has been amazing. Though getting it all done in 6 weeks (technically 5) was a challenge, I am grateful for the learning and growth I experienced over the past few weeks. By way of a quick recap, the One Room Challenge is a six-week design sprint where participants makeover a room of their choice. Participants check in each week to showcase ... READ MORE »