Do-it-yourself projects and Home Decor
I did a segment on our local lifestyle show, Studio 5, all about hairpin legs. I already had planned on making a desk using hairpin legs for my sons’ room when I move them into a different bedroom so I made the reclaimed wood desk a little early so I could use it on the show. I […]
Do you have a painting project you want to tackle now that spring is on the horizon? If you are itching to paint something, or even if you are dreading it, I’m about to make your painting experience BETTER by giving away my two favorite painting tools! Because I am an ambassador for HomeRight, I […]
Once upon a time I wrote a book and it was an all encompassing, crazy, amazing ride that packed a year’s worth of projects into a few months. My house was full of extra furniture from photo shoots and tools were strewn everywhere like chachkies. After I made my deadline (two days early!) I thought […]
Shutters have been on my list for ages and ages. I built these shutters this summer. I stained them in early fall. And I am just now getting around to hanging them. The second we had them up and I stood back to have a good look I said to Shane “Why did we wait […]
I planned on doing this project back in March. I started making this project about a month ago. I kept getting interrupted. So to say that I am excited it is finally done is an understatement. It was worth the wait because I am completely smitten with my new planter! A couple of years […]
I have partnered with 3M DIY to create this project. I have been compensated for my time and efforts but the ideas and opinions are all mine! Remember how when I was in NYC I was challenged by 3M to find something to serve as my inspiration for a DIY project? I chose the picture I took of […]
I worked with Glidden Paint for this fun project. I was compensated for my time working on this project but the ideas, tips, and thoughts are all mine! Remember when I was debating on which color to paint the metal card catalogs I had in my garage? I finally decided on NAVY! Rich Navy from Glidden Paint […]
I have partnered with P&G and Home Depot to bring you this project :) When we first moved in I put a floating shelf on one side of the window where the previous owners had chosen not to add a cabinet. I decided one day to take down our random, loney cabinet that is in […]
I am excited to be partnering with 3M DIY to share a tutorial on how to make a simple table. I needed an entryway table (for reasons I will disclose later!). I shopped around at thrift stores, online yard sales, and at regular retail stores. I couldn’t find a simple table and I couldn’t find one for […]
Art is subjective. And sometimes art comes in the form of a bowl. I totally get that an abstract, clear plastic, funky fruit bowl is not up everyone’s alley. But I love to mix in unexpected items into my decor. I think it gives the space interest and keeps it from being stale. I have had this […]
Back in April I had the chance to go to the Ryobi headquarters with some other bloggers. I always LOVE seeing the behind the scenes of companies I work with. I am completely fascinated with how they come up with concepts and then make them a reality. It is the same reason I love watching […]
THE GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED ***The winner was Beverly E*** One of my favorite things about blogging and about working with brands that I truly love is that I get to give away products that have made my life easier. One of my favorite toys is the Finish Max Fine Sprayer. The first time I […]
*THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED* Winners: Kimberly Kirkland Absher, Elizabeth Gonzalez, Sandi Allen, Jeannie Garcia-Buechele I jump from project to project….. mid project. I confess, I have DIY ADD. I can’t remember why I moved on from the laundry room before it was actually done. But it probably had something to do with the fact […]
If you have been following along for a bit, then you know that I admitted to never being truly happy with our dining space. After tweaking it over and over I still wasn’t in love. I have made some easy changes over the past couple of months (I was slowed down by birthday parties, speaking […]
Apparently I gave birth to little beavers because a few of my kids chewed on furniture when they were little. I realize it was probably due to teething, but it was still frustrating. Good thing they are cute little beavers :) Now that my youngest is 4, and we have been past that stage for […]
I have been making some changes in our dining space. It is such a small space that we can’t really have furniture in there other than the table and chairs. We’ve got to fit 6 people in there! So I decided to take advantage of the corner and build some floating shelves. I decided last minute to […]
This giveaway is now closed ***THE WINNER IS RACHEL CORONA*** I recently helped my brother and sister-in-law paint their basement. They are getting ready to welcome baby #3 and wanted to get as much done as possible before he arrives. My brother started out doing it the old fashioned way with a brush and only […]
I am in the process of refreshing my front room. I love it, and I don’t want to change anything major. But you know how after a long winter you just want your space to feel new and springy? So I am switching out a few accessories here and there, adding some flowers, and I […]
If you follow me on instagram then you already know that I added a whole new closet to our basement! I turned an unused nook into extra storage. Here is a sneak peek but the full tutorial and even more pictures are on The Home Depot’s blog called The Apron. Hop on over there to […]
I am excited to share the bathroom shelves I built for our new bathroom in the basement. We have really loved having a second bathroom! Let’s rewind a bit to see where this all started…. The previous owners of our home had the plumbing added for a second bathroom in the basement and had added […]
