A Pair of Multi Drawer Nightstands Get a Fresh New look

A little paint and new drawer hardware completely transform a set of dated nightstands. A couple weeks ago, I picked up a set of cute little nightstands that I found on Facebook Marketplace.  I asked the  normal questions I ask every time I buy furniture online and almost passed them up because the seller said they didn't have dovetail drawers.   I was really bummed but, the price was right and I loved that they had multiple drawers, so I decided to buy them anyway.  When I picked them up I was pleasantly surprised to find out they DID have dovetail drawers!   As soon as I got home I took the nightstands out of the car and started working on them right away.  I went with my go-to Sherwin-Williams Iron Ore and finished them off with a light distressing, finishing wax and new bronze pulls.   ...

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10 Insanely Creative DIY Pumpkin Ideas and Projects

Creative pumpkin projects perfect for fall!  It's not even Halloween yet and I've already started decorating for Christmas at the barn.  It was definitely a bit strange replacing pumpkins with vintage Santas, but it is almost November and the holiday craze will be here before we know it. With that being said, I can't forget that pumpkin season is in full swing and we still have Thanksgiving to look forward too.  There's plenty of time to DIY a few fall projects and pumpkins perfect for fall.  I've made quite a few pumpkin projects over the years, so I gathered my favorites as well as some from around the web to bring you 10 creative pumpkin projects. ...

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A Thrifted High Contrast Vintage Office Makeover

A small home office makeover packed with lots of contrast and vintage style!  This post is sponsored by Crates and pallet .    Almost two years ago, I shared my modern industrial farmhouse office .  Since then, I made a few changes including  refinishing an oak chest  and adding a set of 5 vintage theatre chairs to the space.  I LOVED the changes and had no plans of redecorating, but then I stumbled upon the perfect mid-century desk at Goodwill for $14.  I knew it HAD to come home with me, which ended up sparking a little vintage office makeover.  I moved the  oak chest  to my shop at Sweet Clover Barn and moved in a set of vintage lawyer file drawers (found on Facebook Marketplace), a new rug, DIY wood shelves and lots of my favorite vintage decor.  ...

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Thrifty Ideas for Creating a Spooky Halloween Home

Create a spooky Halloween home with these simple and inexpensive ideas!   Do you decorate for Halloween?  It's one of my favorite holiday's to decorate for and I love to have a little fun with my decor.  The best part?  It's super easy to DIY inexpensive decor for Halloween and get a spooky look with Dollar Tree and other affordable items.   I didn't decorate our mudroom last year, but since my office is adjacent to this space I thought it would be fun to decorate for Halloween.  I walk in and out of this area multiple times a day and it makes me smile every time I pass by and see the festive Halloween decor. ...

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How To Remove Damaged Veneer From Furniture

Have you ever passed up a piece of furniture because of damaged veneer?  These tips and tricks for removing stubborn veneer may make you think twice about passing up another great piece again.  On Thursday evening's you'll likely find me at a local estate and consignment auction.   Mainly picking up small items for my shop and my own home and an occasional piece of furniture.  The furniture is usually not my style, but every once in a while I've been able to snag a great piece.  Just this past Thursday, I scored a cute little three drawer dresser that was begging for a makeover.  It had quite a bit of damage, including splitting wood, chipped and loose veneer and a few random holes and gashes.  It was the perfect project piece and the detail on the drawers was too good to pass up.   I originally thought I could use wood glue to repair the damaged veneer, but once I got it home I realized the damage was far worse than I thought.  Wood glue wasn't going to c...

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Cozy Throw Blankets Perfect For Fall

Cozy up for fall with these stylish and affordable throw blankets!  The weather is finally cooling off, pumpkin spice lattes are everywhere and snuggling on the couch under a blanket finally sounds appealing.  Throw blankets are  one of my favorite decor staples and I love to use them to cozy up my home for fall.  They're practical, affordable and a great way to add texture to a room.   I mean, what's better than snuggling up with a chunky knit throw blanket, a glass of wine with a yummy pumpkin candle burning?   ...

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How Are They Holding up? Smart Tile Backsplash Review

Have you ever considered adding Smart Tiles peel-and-stick backsplash in your home?  Are you curious how Smart Tiles hold up over time?  Get all your questions answered and find out how ours are holding up three years later!  I can't believe it's been over three years since I installed our Smart Tiles peel-and-stick subway tile backsplash .  At the time, I was looking for an affordable, quick, and mess-free update for our kitchen and these peel-and-stick subway tiles were just what the space needed.   They're the next best thing to a real tile backsplash and perfect for a temporary budget-friendly update.  They were super easy to install (I installed them myself one afternoon while my husband was at work) and I couldn't be happier with how they turned out.    I get a lot of questions about their durability and now is a great time to let you know how they are holding up and answer all your burning questions.  ARE PEEL-AND-STICK TILES EASY TO INSTALL?  ...

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Fun and Easy Dollar Tree Halloween Coasters

These super easy Halloween coasters are the perfect affordable accessory for your next Halloween bash!  It's officially October, which means it's totally appropriate to pull out the spooky goblins and fake cobwebs and start decorating for Halloween, right?  Besides Christmas, Halloween is my favorite "holiday" to decorate for .  I always enjoy creating a spooky home for less and I love that my kids enjoy the creepy decor too.  And what better way to start off October than with a fun and easy Halloween project for this month's Dollar Store DIY !  ...

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