-
Repair of Antique Furniture | A Simple & Easy DIY
DIY repair of antique furniture sounds time-consuming and difficult. But depending on the situation it can actually be quite simple and easy. How We Ended Up with This Cabinet Last week I shared about our adoption. If you missed it go check it out! We finally know if we’re having a boy or girl! But because we are getting closer and closer to bringing home our baby, I am starting to “nest”. I fought it with my first two. People would tell me I was “nesting” and I’d be like, “No way! Not me!” I think because this is my last time, I’m owning and enjoying all that comes with…
-
How to Add Charm with Inexpensive DIY Wall Decor
Our open concept home has many large walls. Today I want to share a how-to for an easy and inexpensive way to DIY wall decor for large walls. I’m so excited to share this DIY with you. In so many ways this has completely changed our living room in a way that I absolutely love! Before this simple DIY, I had a very neutral vintage window hanging on the wall. There was absolutely nothing wrong with it, but lately I’ve been craving a little bit more color in my life. I figured why not add it in simple ways that would be easy to swap if I should ever change…
-
How to Update Cabinets with Adjustable Shelves
Recently I realized this awesome cabinet was lacking in function. So I decided I needed to learn how to update cabinets with shelves. This is that cabinet I bought at my favorite vintage shop in town a few weeks ago. When I first brought it home I shared a post about what we think it is and why I love it so much. If you missed that you can check it out HERE. Originally, I figured I’d just install permanent shelves and that would be it. But because we are nearing the end of the built-in bookcase project in the girls’ room my husband suggested doing adjustable shelves in this…
-
DIY Fern Wreath | Easily Make Your Front Door Inviting
This DIY fern wreath adds so much beauty & charm to our front porch, and you’d never believe how easy it was! Plus I can reuse the flowers! 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. A couple of weeks ago I shared our small front porch. In that post, I shared that I’ve always struggled to decorate it. Well, because of that I’ve never put much effort into my front door either. I have a simple wreath that I usually keep up all year except for Christmas. But I’ll be…
-
Mother’s Day Picnic Ideas | Beautiful & Inexpensive
Mother’s Day is right around the corner, and I’m so excited to share these fun backyard Mother’s Day picnic ideas with you! Before we begin, I want to take a moment and Thank Cecilia with My Thrift Store Addiction for hosting this mini blog hop! I’m so honored to call her a friend and absolutely love her beautiful heart! If you’re new here I want to take a moment to tell you welcome! I’m so glad you’re here!! Did you come over from Shelley’s Mother’s Day table setting? I absolutely loved it! Well, lets get started with these backyard Mother’s Day picnic ideas. Mother’s Day Picnic Ideas in May In…
-
Aged Stone Vase | A Stunning and Easy DIY
Have you seen an aged stone vase recently? I feel like I see them everywhere these days, and I’m all about it! I love all things aged and vintage, and that includes vases. 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. First, I want to tell you THANK YOU for stopping by! I’m so excited you’re here! If you’re here from Brendt with She Gave It A Go weren’t her sea glass vases beautiful?! And who doesn’t love a DIY project you can do on a budget? If this is your…
-
Simple Farmhouse Kitchen Open Shelves | How to DIY Brackets
We finished these farmhouse kitchen open shelves a few months ago, so I decided it was time to show you guys how we DIYed them! They were so easy and since we did them ourselves we were able to customize them to fit our specific needs. 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. It must be indoor DIY season over here or something. We have been working on project after project lately. I know it will slow down soon though because, GARDEN SEASON! Soon we will be spending most of…
-
How to DIY a Dutch Tulip Crate| Simple & Easy
I love the vintage feel and the versatility of Dutch tulip crates. They can be used in so many ways for home decor: shoe storage, coffee tables, dining room tables, book storage. But I didn’t want to spend the money on one. So I went to the good old woodpile and found what I needed to DIY a tulip crate. Why DIY A Dutch Tulip Crate? Dutch Tulip Crates Are Versatile Since I completed this DIY I’ve had it sitting on the coffee table, on the entryway floor with boots in it, and on the dining room table as a centerpiece. If you missed it I shared a post on…
-
How to Organize a Shared Kids Closet
The best part of the shared girls’ room so far is the shared kids closet. It’s not the flashy or beautiful part, but it’s so organized. Of the entire shared room transformation, my favorite part so far has been the shared kids closet. For a mom folding and putting away more laundry than seems humanly possible, having 1 place to put all the clothes is like heaven! This is part 3 of the shared kids room transformation. You can find our plan here, the wallpaper installation here, the room design and layout here, and the built-in bookcase here. Okay guys let’s get real here. Our two little girls produce more…
-
Pressed Flower Art | Beautiful Decor with A Vintage Feel
I’ve pressed flowers before. I remember doing it when I was a little girl. These memories are why I decided to do it with my girls. It’s such a simple activity that creates the most beautiful memories. It all started when I was in the back storage room trying to organize it a bit. I stumbled upon the book that we were pressing flowers in from last Summer. When I saw this I knew it was the perfect time to pull them out and create some pressed flower art to get us through the last stretch of winter. Is it me or does it always feel like winter just won’t…
