I am so excited to be part of the $100 Room Challenge this month! If you haven’t heard of it, Erin from Lemons, Lavender, and Laundry started this challenge in September of 2015. And for me, it’s going to be painting my kitchen cabinets in 4 weeks on a $100 budget.
Home and DIY
If you’ve been around for a bit, you know I love home decor and budget DIY, but one other thing I’m kind of obsessive about is organizing! One thing we do to stay organized is getting our kids on board with helping around the house. I’ve tried a few methods over the years and this …
These DIY Stair Treads are a quick DIY we made out of necessity. If you’ve followed along here at Create and Find (previously Brown Dog Vintage), you know we have a big dog named Charlie. And Charlie has had every problem under the sun since we adopted him over 12 years ago. One major problem …
Welcome to Top 10 Tuesday! If you’re into DIY, decor, organizing, or whatever else makes you happy – one of the best things to do is hop around on Pinterest or the giant world of blogging and get some inspiration. I always get so excited and inspired when I come across a simple DIY, a …
Learn how to save money and make your own planters. If you’re into DIY and farmhouse style (and saving a little cash as well), check out my thrifty decorating ideas for outside. Here are 7 easy DIY farmhouse style planters that will update your outdoor spaces without breaking the bank.
If you love DIY projects, you’re in the right place! These are all budget-friendly and some require very little skill. Come along and see how you can add some DIY decor for very little money!
If you’re working on a budget, you have to be creative and thrifty. Planters can get pretty pricey, especially during peak season. Come along to see how I made several DIY planters from vintage finds. Upcycled items, thrift store finds, and more become planters with a little work.
It’s no secret that I have a thing for dogs! Clearly – I named my first blog after my own rescue dog Charlie. He’s been with us for 11 years and counting. Best. Dog. Ever. When you have a dog, you have a leash. And you need somewhere to hang that leash. So today, I’m …
If you love thrifty outdoor decorating then this one’s for you! I popped in the Dollar Tree recently and found this amazing metal planter for $1. That’s right – $1! It’s shiny metal in its original $1 state, but not for long. Come along to see my DIY dollar store planter makeover. All you need …
It’s officially summer here in Georgia and it’s perfect timing for a thrifty summer porch update. I committed to a challenge to spend $15 or less and transform some items with a summer theme. I hit up my favorite roadside junk store that’s just around the corner – Come see what I found and what …
When your kind neighbor asks if you want a free table, you don’t turn it down! I love thrifty decor and you can’t get thriftier than free. Follow along to see my milk paint table makeover and see what I did with this little guy! From traditional to farmhouse style with just a paintbrush. Don’t …
A while back I found two gold frames at Goodwill for a whopping 0.55 cents each. I’m sure you’ve seen them too – apparently they were a very popular style back in their day. But that day is gone and I knew I could update these relics and turn them into some inexpensive DIY wall …
Welcome to Part 4 of our master bedroom makeover! This is an area that is often last on the list when it comes to updates, but not anymore my friends! So far we have DIY’ed a shiplap feature wall, made new lighting and now it’s time for my favorite part – painting and decorating! Check …
This may be the simplest post ever. I love nifty little DIY fixes for things around the house and this one is one of my favorites! Our house has dark engineered hardwood floors. They are textured to start with but seem to get dings and scratches pretty easy. Two kids and an 83 pound dog …
Welcome to part 3 of our Master Bedroom Update on a Budget! So far we made our plan for this room, made a DIY shiplap wall, and now for some new lighting! This is a simple DIY project I made that changed the whole look in our bedroom. And it was easy and cheap! Check …