Recycled Glass Jars Turned Stylish Office Storage

Happy Sunday! I'm slowly organizing my office in an effort to get it completed before we start tackling the basement. The hardest part is finding a place for my hoard of craft and Goodwill finds, all while spending as little as possible and working with what I have.  That means I've had to get a bit creative and use what's cheap and free. Thank goodness I happened to have a few glass jars ready for the recycling bin.  With just a few simple updates they turned into the perfect office storage. ...

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Five Friday Finds- Neutral and Affordable Area Rugs

Hello Friday, it's so nice to see you! We have plans for a basement makeover in the upcoming months (thanks to me flooding the basement and a very naughty kitty), so I've been spending a lot of time looking at flooring, paint colors, rugs, furniture and decor items.  I'll be sharing a full blown basement mood board soon, but for now I'm sharing a few rugs that I stumbled upon while doing a little research. Finding the perfect rug can be tricky.  With so many different colors, textures, patterns, sizes and materials to choose from it's no wonder it can be a challenge.  I encourage you to take your time, figure out what you love and what works best in your space.  Keep in mind that a rug should be large enough that at least the front third of furniture sits on the rug.  Don't skimp and get a rug that's too small, it will make your room look awkward and unfinished.   On the other hand, the perfect rug can finish and complete a space.  ...

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The Best Items to Buy at The Dollar Store for Decorators

Have you ever wondered what items you should buy at Dollar Tree? I've gathered my favorite Dollar Tree deals that will help you save money on crafting and decorating! Do you shop at dollar stores?  You probably know by now that I frequent dollar stores often .  I love to transform, hack and update basic Dollar Tree items into stylish home decor and organizing solutions.  I've been shopping there for years, but it definitely took me a bit to get over the stigma that Dollar Tree and other dollar stores are just full of cheap junk.  Don't get me wrong, there are certain things I probably would never buy at a dollar store, but they also sell a ton of must buy items that are perfect for decorators and crafters. You may have to do a little updating and tweaking, but nothing beats making a craft or updating your home with something that came from a dollar store. ...

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DIY Personalized Valentine's Puzzle

Happy Monday!  Anyone else get dumped on by Mother Nature over the weekend?  We were "lucky" enough to get 30+ inches of snow starting Friday evening into late Saturday night.  It really put a damper on my building and furniture striping plans, but it sure was nice to have an excuse to sit around and do nothing.  I did manage to complete a little craft project, but most of my time was spent finishing up Sons of Anarchy! In other news... Danielle from  Creatively Homespun  invited myself and 19 other talented bloggers to join her in a Valentine Blog Hop.  Each of us created a fun Valentine project to share, so make sure to check out everyone's projects at the end. ...

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Turn Your Tin Cans to Treasure With 18 Easy Hacks

Amazing and creative tin can hacks!  How many times have you twisted off a lid, emptied the contents into a bowl or pan then threw an empty tin can into the recycling bin?  Not giving that little metal container a second thought as it crashes into the bin.   Some of you may already hoard these gems to use around your home, but for the rest of you, I've got some amazing hacks that you won't want to miss. (Please pin from the original source, thank you!) I don't buy or use cans often, but when I do, I can't help but think of all the incredible things they can be turned into.  Storage, planters, organizers, the possibilities are endless! ...

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Memories

"Make memories because no one can take them away~" Cyndi Neumann Affiliate links have been used How about we start off the week with a quick and easy "project?"   I'm using the term project very loosely since all I did was spray paint a  metal bookplate , stick it on a pre-made, distressed box and make a quick label.  It took just a few minutes, but is worth sharing anyway. On one of my many trips to Michael's (I'm lucky enough to work about 2 miles from one!) I came across these perfectly distressed little wood boxes .   I had just been given a bunch of old family photos of my grandparent's and I knew the box would be perfect for displaying a few of those precious photos.   ...

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14 Expensive Looking DIY Projects

Decorate your home without breaking the bank with these expensive looking DIY projects!   Do you want to decorate your home without spending a lot of money?  Do you love to DIY?  These expensive looking DIY projects will help you create a beautiful home you love without breaking the bank. ...

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Updated Hall Gallery Wall

Happy, happy Monday!  I hope everyone had a great weekend.  I did a lot of laying around in my painting clothes, a little painting, a little stripping (furniture of course) and a lot of Netflix binge watching (hello, Making a Murderer!)  I am a big fan of Forensic Files, so of course I quickly got hooked on this popular Netflix series.  Anyone else watching?  I highly suggest you start if you're into this sort of thing. I had plans of sharing my updated hall gallery wall later this month, but I just couldn't hold out any longer.  I'm just too excited and in love with this space to wait another day. Over the past year or so, I've noticed that my style has changed.  I've slowly started transitioning my decor and home to reflect more of what I love, contrast.   It all started with our entryway and I've been hooked ever since.  Adding the plank wall and painting the interior of our front door Ion Ore started a decorating snowball.  I realized I love the...

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Five Friday Finds - Metal Wall and Storage Organizers

Happy Friday!  This was my first full week back to work (Okay, so I have off on Wednesdays's, but who's counting?) since the holidays.  Only having to work 2 days a week for 2 weeks was pretty darn nice and something I could definitely get used to. Being that it's the beginning of a new year I decided to start a new series, Five Friday Finds.  I'll be sharing anything from home decor finds to amazing room makeovers and DIY projects.  Pretty much anything that catches my eye!  I probably won't be posting every week, but be on the lookout for this new series on Friday. One thing I am always drawn to is neat storage organizers, especially metal ones.  It doesn't matter if it hangs on the wall, sits on the floor or has drawers.  If it's metal and has the ability to organize all my miscellaneous crap, then I'm all over it.   ...

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14 Amazing and Easy Hacks to Organize your Home

The best inexpensive   tips,   tricks and home organization hacks!  Who doesn't love starting off a New Year with a clean and organized home?  I know I tend to go a bit crazy with wanting to declutter and organize this time of year.  Over the past few weeks, I've gotten rid of a ton of things and moved many unused items to the shed for a future yard sale.  Now that our spaces are cleaned out, it's time to get our home organized!   Home organization can definitely get expensive if you're running out and buying all new baskets and bins.  The good news is, you don't have to spend a lot of money to get your home in order.  Here are 14 amazing organizing hacks that will not only get you organized but keep your hard earned cash in your wallet.   ...

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World Market Inspired Perpetual Calendar

How to make a World Market inspired perpetual calendar!  I love flipping through magazines and browsing stores for great ideas that I can DIY.  I recently came across a perpetual calendar at World Market and knew right away I could make one myself.    I made a list of supplies as soon as I came home then headed out to Home Depot to pick up what I needed to create my own DIY version.  ...

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