Aliya
Hi! my name is Aliya and I'm so glad you stopped by today! Truly you have no idea how much it means to me. I live in Ohio with my husband and 3 little girls. I believe that once we start opening our doors, that hearts will start to open around us as well. You can head over to the About Aliya page to get my whole story.
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How to Paint Over Chalk Paint | No Sanding – Beautiful Results
Chalk-painted furniture is everywhere; but don’t be afraid to give it new life, because it’s easier than you think to paint over chalk paint. Not too long ago, everything was being painted with chalk paint. So knowing how to paint over chalk paint is something I needed to learn in order to continue to transform our home. The best part about it, is that it’s so much easier than I ever imagined! Watch me complete this DIY on YouTube You can check out the Meet Me page to get to know me a bit more and find out what we’re about here at Open Doors Open Hearts. Seriously, I’ve had…
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Simple & Functional European Farmhouse Style Kitchen Decor Ideas
Functional decor in the kitchen is a top priority for me; which is why I’m excited to share some European farmhouse style kitchen ideas. Of all the rooms in the house, the kitchen has to be the most organized and functional for me. It’s the heart of the home, yes. But it’s also the workhorse. With all the goals we set for 2023, the kitchen is putting in double duty these days. So, I’ve been trying to wrack my brain to figure out a few ways that I can increase the storage and functionality of our kitchen area. You can watch me decorate the kitchen on YouTube I’m so excited…
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10 Simple & Thrifty Summer Living Room Ideas | European Cottage
Summer is right around the corner and I’m so excited to show you how I added thrifty Summer living room decor to our living room. There are some affiliate links below, which means I get a small percentage of the sale at no extra cost to you. I won’t put anything on this page that I haven’t verified and/or personally used. For my full disclosure statement click here To watch the video head over to YouTube and see how I transition our living room for Summer. I feel like this goes without saying, but Summer home decor has to be simple and easy. The summer months are too busy with…
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How to DIY No Sew Cafe Curtains | 2 Beautiful Options
If you’re looking to add cottage charm to your home with curtains then this DIY no sew cafe curtain tutorial will be perfect for you! Lately, I’ve been doing all kinds of things to our main living space to try to give our home a little bit of the change I’ve been craving. So many of the projects we’ve done over the years have been wonderful, but we still have so many to go. You can watch the video of me making these curtains on YouTube if you’d like. My Favorite DIY Projects Over the Years Pot RackOpen ShelvesWooden Peg RailLimewash Paint StoneLighten Stained Wood Curtains probably should have been…
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How To DIY Antique Mirror Frame With Gilding Wax
This mirror was $20 at a garage sale and I’m excited to show you this DIY antique mirror frame project that made this frame look vintage. In my Spring entryway post, I told you I’ve been craving some changes in this space, but I also said that it’s not on the schedule to do a full makeover right now. So since I wanted some change I thought I’d do a couple of inexpensive cottage-style updates. In my mind, even if we don’t do the big makeover I dream about, these little upgrades can have big impacts. To start, I decided to give the black framed mirror in the entryway a…
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How to Make An Asymmetrical Spring Wreath For Front Door
Today I’m excited to share more inspiration with you from our entryway. I put together an asymmetrical Spring wreath that is so easy to make! There are some affiliate links below, which means I get a small percentage of the sale at no extra cost to you. I won’t put anything on this page that I haven’t verified and/or personally used. For my full disclosure statement click here Last week I shared our entryway all decorated for Spring. If you missed that you can check it out HERE. This week I decided to continue working on the entryway by making this asymmetrical Spring wreath DIY. I had a lot of…
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10 Simple and Thrifty Spring Entryway Decor Ideas
Spring is fast approaching, so today I want to share some of my favorite affordable tips for Spring entryway decor with cottage style. There are some affiliate links below, which means I get a small percentage of the sale at no extra cost to you. I won’t put anything on this page that I haven’t verified and/or personally used. For my full disclosure statement click here Spring Entryway Decor| YouTube Video I feel like I’ve been in such a funk lately. But now that the sun is shining more I feel excited about the things we plan on doing this Spring and Summer. We have so many fun ideas for…
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2023 Homemaking Goals: Growing, Preserving, and Cooking Food from Scratch
Our goals for 2023 are about food from scratch: growing, preserving, and cooking it. And it’s for so much more than being a healthier weight. So a few weeks ago I shared a YouTube video and told you I wanted to share our goals for 2023. Now if I’m being perfectly honest I’m a little scared. (Which is why it’s taken me a month to actually do it haha.) Our goals for 2023 are HUGE, and I need to be clear about one thing before we go anything further. I’m certain we will fail in attaining our goals for 2023 perfectly. If you’d like to watch the YouTube video I…
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7 Budget Spring Decor Ideas: Beautiful European Cottage Style Kitchen
I’m so ready for Spring to arrive, so while we wait I decided to share a few budget Spring decor ideas from our kitchen to help you get ready. Disclosure: There are some affiliate links below, but these are products I recommend. I won’t put anything on this page that I haven’t verified and/or personally used. Before we get to all the tips I wanted to say a quick thank you to Kelly with Tattered Pew for putting this hop of 30 Spring Home Tours together. She is so talented and if you’ve never stopped by her home you want to make sure that you do. One of the most…
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Cozy & Simple European Cottage Winter Decor in the Kitchen
Winter decor can be hard, so today I’m excited to share our European cottage winter decor and a little secret about decorating your home. How I Simplified Our Home Decor this Winter Simple greenery stems Neutral and calm linens Display everyday items as decor (wooden spatulas in a crock, stand mixers, flour canisters, etc.) Remove items that are just decor with no function (I had books on the kitchen counter and they felt like they were cluttering the counter instead of adding to the aesthetic.) Display artwork that is life giving (this could be as simple as papers that the kiddos colored for you!! Is there any better artwork?) Go…
