Dining Room Updates: Painted Vintage Server and New Rug

Whenever my husband goes away I end up getting involved in some sort of painting project and this year was no different.  Maybe it's boredom, maybe it's the fact that he's not home to give his opinion or maybe I just can't leave well enough alone, haha.  He's always commenting on how I'm in the middle of 972 projects at once and I can't blame him.  I tend to get easily distracted with home projects, which results in many changes and half completed and decorated spaces.  That's what keeps things fun and interesting though, right? While my husband was away last week (he went on a 300 mile road bike tour in Texas) I was home manning the fort or should I say, painting and redecorating.  One of the spur of moment projects I tackled was repainting the vintage server in our dining room.   ...

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Stylish and Affordable Decor Essentials From IKEA

From farmhouse to modern, IKEA has a wide variety of affordable decor to create a beautiful and stylish home!  Last year, I shared a must buy decor list from IKEA  , but after visiting one of our local stores (we have two within 45 minutes!) and seeing so many new items I thought it was time to share an updated list.  Not only are these items stylish and perfect for any decor style, but they are also super affordable too!   Let's go shopping and I'll take you on a little tour of what caught my eye and what you might want to add to your next shopping list.  ...

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How to Make Vintage Inspired Ornament Candy Jars

Dollar Tree glass jars are beautifully transformed into vintage inspired glass ornaments.  I know, I know, it's not even Halloween and I'm over hear talking about Christmas.  Hear me out for a minute.  Do you remember the pumpkins I shared a few weeks ago that I made out of Dollar Tree glass jars ?  They have quickly become one of my most popular Dollar Tree makeovers .   So much so that I've been hearing from a lot of you that you're having trouble finding the jars or that you're local stores are completely sold out.  Crazy, right?   So, in an effort to make sure you'll be able to make both the pumpkins AND these vintage inspired ornaments I'm moving this project up a month.  I promise, I'm not rushing fall or Thanksgiving.  Can we still be friends?   ...

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10 of the Best DIY Tiered Tray and Organizer Ideas

Whether you use vintage tins, thrifted finds or salvaged wood, tiered organizers are a great way to create unique storage for your home.  You know what my favorite types of projects are?  Projects that are useful, inexpensive to create and involve thrifted finds or makeovers.  That doesn't mean all my projects are cheap (you gotta splurge every now and then, right?), but there's nothing more satisfying than creating a beautiful project that is both practical and easy on your wallet.  I'm not the most organized person, but I still love a good organizing project.  Lately, I've been really into all the unique tiered trays and organizers that I've stumbled upon using thrifted and repurposed items.    ...

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High Contrast, Dark and Moody Bedroom Update

A dark and moody bedroom update with Sherwin-Williams Iron Ore! I'm no stranger to painting our doors , windows and walls dark, so it should be of no surprise that I went dark and moody in our master bedroom too.   It's definetely moving in a slightly different direction than the mood board I shared, but I'm loving how this space is evolving.  ...

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Neutral Favorites: Affordable Decor for a Stylish Home

Beautiful neutral decor for creating a stylish and high contrast home.    It's no surprise that I love decorating my home with neutral decor, especially black, white and wood tones.  Keeping things neutral allows me to shop my home and switch things up from room to room without spending a dime.  Throws, pillows, mirrors and small decor are all great items to swap out and move around when spaces feel stale and boring.    VINTAGE MODERN BATHROOM MAKEOVER ...

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How to Decorate a Scary Halloween Home for Less

Tips and Tricks for creating a spooky Halloween home on a budget! I love swapping out decor and decorating my home for the changing seasons, but Halloween is definetely the time of year I have the most fun decking out my home.  From thrift store finds to easy DIY projects and printables, it's also the easiest holiday to decorate without spending a ton of money. Today, I'm not only sharing my spooky entryway, but I'm also sharing my favorite tips and ideas for creating a scary Halloween home for less. ...

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How to Make a Stainless and Wood Tiered Organizer

Thrift store stainless bowls and wood candle stick pieces come together to make a perfect two tier organizer.  I love the thrill of a hunt and always have my eye out for inexpensive items to update or use in future projects.  It's not uncommon for me to dig through thrift store shelves or scour Hobby Lobby looking for random hardware, wood pieces, and other unique items to update or have on hand for when an idea strikes.   On one of my latest Goodwill trips two stainless bowls struck an idea and I knew they would make the perfect tiered tray paired with candle stick pieces I had bought a few months prior. ...

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Pumpkins made from Dollar Tree Storage Jars

Dollar Tree storage jars are turned into perfect painted pumpkins!   It's the first Monday of the month and time for another Dollar Store DIY !  Since it's officially fall AND October I thought I would do a little pumpkin project for this month's Dollar Tree makeover .  Nothing says fall more than cool evenings, falling leaves and pumpkins, right? If you saw my Dollar Tree video on Facebook the other week then you might recognize these little glass jars.  As soon as I saw them at Dollar Tree I knew right away the lines were perfect for pumpkins.   All they needed was a little orange paint, antiquing wax and a stem!  ...

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