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My Entryway Makeover

Our house will be on the market next week (I’m exhuasted!) so I can start to show you some of the changes we made and I’ll begin with my small foyer. Below is a before photo of my entryway. I tried to...

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15 Dollar Store Pumpkin Crafts

Foam pumpkins from the dollar store are the perfect fall accessory to makeover on a budget! Here are 15 dollar store pumpkin crafts to get you inspired. 15 Dollar Store Pumpkin Makeovers 1. Studded...

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More Living Room Decorating

A couple of people have asked for more photos of the living room. I  have a few today but I’m not “done” with this room. I’m usually very slow when making over a room anyway, add to that having to...

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10 Easy DIY Drop Cloth Projects

Drop cloths (AKA painter’s tarps) are one of those inexpensive materials that are extremely versatile. They can be used when painting to protect your floor and furniture, or they can be cut and sewn...

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My Cheerful Yellow Spring Decorating

Yellow is such a happy color! I decorate with yellow all year long (almost all of my walls are yellow) but I particularly love using yellow for spring decorating. Here are a few ways I’ve used yellow...

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A Thrifty Find For The Screened In Porch

I hadn’t been to Hobby Lobby in a while (it’s in another town) but my husband had to go to Lowe’s  yesterday (same town) so I popped in to HL to see what’s new and walked out with a big fabulous sign...

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10 Cute Spring Printables That Are Free!

Are you all ready for spring? I know I am! Here are some cute free spring printables that you can print out at home. Put them in a frame, clipboard, or tack them to a message board. Either way they’re...

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Cheerfulness Daffodils from the Garden

I know this is odd…but I don’t really cut a lot of the flowers in my yard to bring inside. I do cut the hydrangeas and roses because I have lots of them but I don’t really do too many other flowers. I...

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The Perfect Spring Pillow

So I’m lightening things up in the living room for spring and I have some new pillows to share with you. Well 1 pillow today since I want to wash my white slipcovers before putting my other new pillows...

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Painted Bench Makeover For The Deck

About  17 years ago my husband and I were walking through Target and I saw a bench that was on clearance. This was my first ever clearance purchase at Target! I can still remember how excited I was...

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Free Home Decor Printable – Chickens, Burlap & Chicken Wire!

My daughter is retiring a lot of things in her Etsy store (hard at work on her demo reel) and as she does, I’ll be offering them as free printables on the blog. The first is a a really good one because...

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Decorating With Faux Animal Mounts

Faux taxidermy has become a really popular trend in decorating the past couple of years! At first I didn’t like it at all. I mean, it’s a select group of people that embrace the whole animal head on...

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Happy Yellow Living Room Decor

Most of you know that I love decorating with yellow ! So I wanted to share with you some yellow pillows that I’ve been using this summer in the living room (which is a light shade of yellow) and a cute...

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Cute Things You Can Make From Placemats

Not only are placemats inexpensive but often they are made from beautiful materials. They are really a great resource for any budget decorator and you’ll be amazed at all the ways you can repurpose...

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DIY Dry Erase Christmas Countdown with Free Printable

Christmas is fast approaching! Can you believe it’ll be here in a little more than one month? It feels like it was just summer the other day! But Thanksgiving is just next week, and then it’ll be...

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The Lazy Way To DIY A Cute Pillow

I hope you all had a relaxing Labor Day Weekend! I want to share a super easy No Sew Home Decor Project. This is a easy way to make a decorative pillow!  You can use this method to make pillows for any...

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Creative Ways To Use A Doily

There’s something about doilies that I like even though they are kind of old fashioned. Maybe that’s what I like about them. They’re very Granny Chic! Right now I have a yellow doily from Michael’s on...

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My New Red Buffalo Check Living Room Curtains!

As some of you may remember, I took the red toile curtains that were in my living room and put them in my office/craft room. At first I had planned on making some curtains out of drop cloths. I hung...

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Dining Room Decorating – Autumn Changes I Made

So a while ago I said I wanted to make a new chain cover for my dining room chandelier but I wasn’t sure what color/pattern of material to use. You wouldn’t think it would be hard to decide on such a...

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Let It Snow Chalkboard Art

I’m sure quite a few (maybe many) of you are probably sick of snow! We haven’t seen any yet. Well we did see a few light flurries but it didn’t stick. So that doesn’t count. We had a gloomy rainy day...

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Red Toile & Checkered Dining Room Chairs

Hi everyone!  I’ve spent the last few days decluttering and fluffing! I finally put away the last of the Christmas decorations that were in the dining room and decided to start there with a bit of nest...

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My French Yellow Tufted Chair

Last fall I had a garage sale and sold quite a number of things – one of them being that chair that I slipcovered a few years ago. It really took up too much space and all the flaws of the slipcover...

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My Cheap & Cheery Valentine’s Day Mantel

Do you decorate for Valentine’s Day? I usually add some Valentine’s Day decorations. Here’s my  Valentine’s Day Mantel that I put together over the weekend.  It didn’t cost much since I used or re-made...

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My Cozy TV Room

We just finished up a project in our TV room and that in turn snowballed into me updating the room with some new curtains and pillows. So I thought I’d give you all a look at our cozy TV room (it’s...

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20 DIY Painted Kitchen Cabinet Ideas

Sorry to say this but….I don’t love my kitchen! I spend so much time in mine trying to cook delicious & nutritious meals for the people I love,  that I want my kitchen to be a reflection of my...

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Everything You Need for a Pretty Aqua Blue Kitchen

I’ve said many times before, one of the easiest ways to save money on food is to cook at home, and cook from scratch! But you can’t turn into a frugal chef overnight, especially if you’ve been using...

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20 Creative DIY Mason Jar Christmas Decorations

Christmas is soon! Which means if you haven’t started planning your Christmas decor already, now is the time! While it’s nice to pull out your old Christmas decorations and reuse them year after year,...

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15 Easy DIY Outdoor Christmas Decorating Ideas

Does anybody else love to take tours of neighborhoods and just indulge in the Christmas decorations and displays? I know I do, and it has been a tradition with my family for as long as I can remember....

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Dollar Store Sparkly Snowflake Wreath

Tomorrow is the first day of December. I can’t believe it, it feels like just yesterday it was summer! But now that the weather is getting cooler, I’ve started prepping the outside of the house for the...

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DIY Farmhouse Style Serving Tray

The only thing better than making your own DIY home decor, is making DIY home decor quickly and easily! I’ve been seeing a lot of cute farmhouse style trays online, but have not been a huge fan of the...

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20 Festive DIY Easter Garlands and Banners

One of my favorite ways to decorate for any holiday is with a garland or banner! Sometimes I can find a cute garland for a low price in Target’s dollar spot, or in Hobby Lobby during after-holiday...

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15 Gorgeous DIY Easter Wreaths

When you start seeing Easter décor popping up, spring is decidedly on its way, and we really couldn’t be happier about that! From the light and airy materials to the soft and friendly colors, there is...

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Free Printable Farmhouse Chicken Wall Art

Free Printable Farm Fresh Eggs Art Print. You don’t have to live on a homestead to use farmhouse decor in your home! Every home can benefit from the rustic cheerfulness of farmhouse style decor. I’ve...

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20 Dollar Store Easter DIY Decor Ideas

Creative Easter Dollar Store Craft Ideas. Decorating for the various holidays doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg! You can easily whip up your own decorations with a few basic supplies, and you can...

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Stunning DIY Poured Paint Votives

Easy Poured Paint Votives Decor Craft. Am I the only one who walks through home decorating stores and a lot of things I see I think I could easily make myself? Don’t get me wrong; I love that you can...

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20 Free Summer Wall Art Printables

Fun Printable Summer Wall Art. Pineapples, flip-flops, sunshine, smiles, giggles, and sand are just a few of the things that remind me of summer. While each season has it’s advantages, there is...

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11 Beautiful Ways to Decorate With Succulents

Decorating With Succulents. One of the fun things about succulents is that they look terrific in all kinds of containers and they are easy to grow (even for those with “black thumbs”). There are so...

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15 Homemade Dog Toys

Fun DIY Dog Toy Ideas. Dog toys aren’t cheap. Even if your dog is small, toys can be pretty pricey. And if your dog tears up toys quickly, the costs add up fast! If you want to keep your dog stocked...

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20 Pretty Free Laundry Room Printables

Free Printable Laundry Room Wall Art. If you want to spruce up your laundry room, then a budget-friendly option is to use free printables! You may not love all the laundry, but some nice art might make...

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16 Gorgeous DIY Bookcase Makeovers

Easy Bookcase Makeover DIY Projects. Looking for gorgeous DIY bookcase makeovers to try on your old bookcase? There are so many ways to recreate those outdated bookcases you already have with one of...

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16 Fun Magazine Upcycle Projects

Cute Crafts to Repurpose Magazines. Are you looking for fun, easy, and cute upcycle projects to do with your old magazines because you are tired of them sitting around the house?  If the answer is yes,...

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20 DIY Easter Centerpieces to Spruce Up Your Table

Beautiful DIY Centerpieces for Easter. With Easter just around the corner, it’s time to start looking for new and adorable way to make your Easter table shine! A pretty Easter centerpiece is the...

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12 Beautiful DIY Ceiling Fan Makeovers

Easy Ceiling Fan DIY Makeover Ideas. Are you tired of looking at your old, plain ceiling fan? With a little bit of creativity and some DIY skills, you can transform it into a beautiful centerpiece that...

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16 Beautiful DIY Porch Decor Ideas for Summer

Gorgeous DIY Summer Porch Ideas. I love to sit out on our front porch in the swing and enjoy all nature has to offer. Is your front porch in need of a makeover? There are countless ways to spruce up...

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24 Rustic Farmhouse DIY Projects 

Beautiful Homemade Farmhouse Decor. Discover a world of creative possibilities with our collection of charming rustic farmhouse DIY projects. From rustic decor to clever furniture makeovers, unleash...

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24 Gorgeous Summer Tablescapes

Summer Tablescapes to Transform Your Dining Experience. Get ready to dazzle your guests with stunning summer tablescapes that won’t break the bank! From vibrant colors to charming sunflowers, discover...

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20 Handy Free Kitchen Printables

Helpful Free Printables for Your Kitchen. Are you looking for helpful cheat sheets and templates to use around the kitchen?  Whether you are needing help with cleaning, scheduling, or converting ounces...

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16 Fun Boho Chic Crafts

Cute DIY Boho Chic Decor. Looking for a new diverse home décor update? Have you considered bohemian chic décor items? They’ll bring an eclectic ambiance to your home décor! Embrace these 16 Fun Boho...

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16 Clever DIY Study Room Ideas

How to Make a Study Room on a Budget. As everyone is heading back to school, this means homework will be coming our way soon, and our kids will need somewhere to do it. Having a homework station or...

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16 Fun Pumpkin Carving Ideas

Fun Halloween Pumpkin Carving Inspiration. It’s that time of year again – pumpkin carving season! Carving pumpkins has long been a cherished tradition, bringing out the creative spirit in all of us....

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