It’s hard to believe I’m even writing about fall. It’s still hot here in Georgia, but I know it’s coming. Football, tailgates, fall colors, and pumpkins. They will all be here before I know it and I’ve been thinking of making some small changes to the house to get ready. So here’s my inspiration with …
Home and DIY
I’ve painted tons of furniture in the last several years and used pretty much every kind of paint out there. Milk paint, chalk paint, latex, oil based paint, and now I can add Fusion to the list. I always like to do a little research when I’m trying something new. So I’ve got a Fusion …
Halloween is one of my faves. Seriously – dressing up, pretending, Reese’s, and yeah, fun for the kids too. My kids love Halloween as much as I do and every year we have a blast deciding on costumes. But costumes get expensive. And if I can DIY a costume and save some cash, that’s more …
Farmhouse decor is everywhere right now thanks to the lovely peeps at “Fixer Upper”. And it doesn’t take much to start adding some of this hot trend to your own house. You don’t have to spend a fortune to get some old school charm and you don’t have to have mad DIY skills. Check out …
This is an easy, simple DIY that anyone can do – add some farmhouse charm with this rustic planter. And no green thumb necessary. Just fill it with faux greenery or flowers and you don’t even have to water it! I happened to find a basic wooden planter box at the Target Dollar Spot recently …
Fixer Upper is over, but that doesn’t mean we can’t keep embracing our inner JoJo and loving shiplap! Now I know – this trend isn’t for everyone. In fact, I’ve seen several comments that shiplap will be the pine paneling of the of the past. And everyone will be scrambling to undo all these planked …
Perfect weather means it’s a perfect time to build a fire pit. This is something that’s on my wish list this year. I know we’ll be building our own when the time comes so I’ve started searching for inspiration. I’ve got a list of several DIY fire pit ideas that range from simple and basic …
Painting terra cotta pots is an easy DIY project that you can do in one afternoon. You can find these pots at virtually any dollar store, Target, Wal-Mart, or any home and garden store. Thrift stores and junk stores are great places to find them too and will definitely save you a few bucks!
Farmhouse style has become one of the hottest design trends The good news is you can easily incorporate this style no matter what kind of house you have. I’m a firm believer that if you love it and it works for you and your house, then go for it. Check out these 7 stunning ways …
Here’s the lovely thing about refinishing furniture. Once you start doing it, you will find some very generous friends that will donate their old stuff to you just to get it out of their garage. That’s what happened with this black dresser (well technically I think it’s a chest of drawers, but I pretty much …
If you’re like me, you’ve probably got a few random planters sitting around just waiting on Mother Nature to be nice enough to us to add some life to them! I have a few that were dangerously close to getting tossed in the “get rid of” pile. I’ve got some outdoor pot painting ideas for …
I’ve been debating on painting a buffet that’s been in my house for a few years now. And all that time, I’ve never really liked it. I painted it at least 4 times, never quite got it right, and it had some lumps and weird spots. And to top it off, I added dark wax …
Rugs can elevate the look of your room, but they can get expensive. There are no $2000 rugs in this house and since we have kids and a dog, the likelihood that there ever will be a less than thrifty rug here is pretty slim. So I’ve got some modern farmhouse rugs for you – …
If you’ve got a kitchen to remodel in your future whether it’s a DIY or hired out, I’ve got some amazing kitchen makeovers you have to see! This is a must-see list with all styles of kitchens! I’ve put together an extensive group of remodels, updates, complete gut jobs, and DIY kitchen makeovers that will …
Spring is definitely one of my favorite times of the year. This week, I’m excited to be sharing a little more of my spring decorating. We spend a lot of time in our dining room and it was time for a refresh from all the neutrals in there. Check out our simple sping dining room.