Hallway Update: How to Add Style to a Small Hallway

A small narrow hallway gets a sleek modern makeover with lots of contrast and texture.   (Product for this post was provided by Minted .  As always, all opinions are my own.  Some affiliate links have been used.) Hey hey, happy Friday!  Earlier this week I shared an update to our living room and today I have a little hallway makeover to share.  This little space has seen quite a few transformations throughout the years, including a floor to ceiling gallery wall , the addition of a new light and a  dark painted accent wall .  Our hallway is a small narrow space, but that doesn't mean it has to lack style.  So, with a little paint, unique accessories and beautiful personalized art I gave our little narrow hallway another makeover, full of contrast and texture.   It now looks and feels much more like us and I just love looking down the hall and seeing the beautiful custom silhouettes of my kids.  ...

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Our New Sleek and Modern Ceiling Fan

Product for this post was provided by  Wayfair .  As always, all opinions are my own.  (affiliate links have been used) What are your thoughts on ceiling fans?  For years, I shot down and vetoed my husband's request to add one to our living room.   Maybe it was all the design shows bashing ceiling fans for being tacky and dated that turned me off.  Maybe it was our old and dated 1970's kitchen fan with orange and brown floral globe that gave all ceiling fans a bad rap.  Whatever the reason, I was adamant about not having a fan in our living room. Fast forward 12 years and guess what?   I realized I was being ridiculous for not wanting a ceiling fan in our living room and happily had the perfect sleek and modern fan installed last week.   After all, they have come a long way since the 70's and it does get pretty darn hot and humid here in Maryland. Do you remember the round-up of  sleek and modern ceiling fans  that I shared back in September?  Anyone of them...

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12 Easy and Thrifty Projects Perfect For Spring

Adorable, easy and fun spring DIY projects that won't break the bank! I hope you're enjoying warm spring weather where you live.  The sun is out today, but yesterday good 'ole winter decided to hang out a bit longer and dump about a foot of snow on the ground.   I'm not sure where spring is, but it's clearly not here in Maryland.   So, in an effort to forget about what's happening outside, I stayed inside and rounded up a few of my favorite thrifty spring craft and DIY projects.  Most of these projects can be made for less than $20 (cheaper if you have a nice stash of craft supplies!) and are perfect for welcoming spring. Simply print out cute labels and make your own spring Apothecary jars or if you're feeling extra challenged build a custom wall planter.  No matter what your skill level is, you're sure to find a project that's perfect and affordable for spring! ...

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White Clad Side Table Makeover & Some Exciting News

A boring oak White Clad side table gets a new look with a fresh coat of dark gray paint.  Many of you know that I left my full time job in December to focus on my blog and pursue my love of DIY and decor.  I had been working full time at my day job then another 3-4 hours every night on the blog and I was exhausted.  Something had to give, so with the support of my husband I took a huge leap of faith and left my job in December of 2017.    "WHEN ONE DOOR CLOSES ANOTHER DOOR OPENS" I have always wanted to have a booth at a local vintage market, but the timing never felt right.  I was blogging, working full time, my kids were young and the thought of adding another "job" to my already hectic schedule was completely out of the question.   That all changed in December.  I not only had more time to focus on my blog, but more importantly I had more flexibility in my schedule to pursue other amazing opportunities.   ...

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5 Simple and Thrifty Decorating Ideas For Spring

Head to your local Goodwill, thrift store or church mission for a few of these thrifty finds, perfect for adding color and texture to your home for spring! I meant to share this post yesterday, but it's been a crazy couple of days.  My week has been full of vet visits, sick kids, doctor visits and cleaning up a very flooded basement.  Yup, our basement flooded again, this time a broken hot water heater was the culprit.  At least the water was fairly easy to clean up (thanks to two wet/dry vacs and our new water resistant flooring) and the only carpet that was ruined and needed to be torn out was in my husbands office.  Looks like an office makeover is happening sooner rather than later.  On the bright side, I scored a bunch of awesome Goodwill deals and was able to add a touch of spring to our entry for next to nothing.   I love shopping at Goodwill, yard sales and discovering new church missions.  They are the best places to find inexpensive and unique decor ...

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How to Give New Storage Drawers a Vintage Industrial Look

An easy way to give new and inexpensive wood storage drawers a vintage industrial look using paint and stain. I usually go to Michaels with a project in mind and a supply list in hand.  Other times, I go solely to wander up an down the aisles with no plan or direction.  The other week was one of those times that I headed to Michaels without a list or plan.  I had a 20% off your entire order coupon (you know you can't let those go to waste!) and was hoping something would catch my eye.  I picked up a few crafts for my daughter and was headed to the checkout when I spotted mini wood storage drawers.  I had never seen these drawers before and knew with a little paint and stain I could easily give them a vintage industrial makeover. ...

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How to Master the Perfect Pillow Combinations

Mix and match throw pillows like a pro with these no fail tips and combinations!  I probably change, rearrange and mix and match throw pillows more often than anyone I know.  They are by far my favorite way to inject style and bring new life to our home.  I keep my spaces neutral, so pillows allow me to bring in lots of contrast, texture and patterns.  Remember, neutral doesn't have to be boring.  Varying the style, texture, shape and material helps keep things interesting. Since I'm always moving pillows from room to room and couch to couch, I thought I would share my 10 favorite no fail pillow combinations and tricks to style pillows like a pro. ...

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Take Two: How to Make Dollar Tree Carrots Look Incredibly Real

Turn Dollar Tree jump ropes into realistic carrots, perfect for Easter and spring decor! Hello March, I'm so glad you're here!  You bring birthdays, sunshine and the official start of spring.  You  bring longer days, warmer weather and flower buds .  You brighten my mood and add a little bit of brightness to our home.  You bring  the start of a new month and another edition of   Dollar Store DIY .   With the official start of spring less than 3 weeks away, I thought it was the perfect time to share another version of my Dollar Tree jump rope carrots .   A few weeks ago, I let my Facebook followers know they were back in stock and I couldn't resist grabbing a few more for myself.    Last year, I painted them white to fit in with my everyday decor, but this year, I kept them orange for a little more realistic look.   Not only did I get my carrots  jump ropes from Dollar Tree, but I also grabbed a few of their artificial onion grass stems, making the ...

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