5 DIY Projects to Try This Summer
The kids are out of school, the pool is open, and the sun is out. This can only mean one thing: SUMMER! Summer excites me to get projects done around the house. Whether it refreshing a room with paint, working in the yard, or renovating an entire space, there’s something about the warm air and […]
Cherry Dresser Makeover to Natural Wood Finish
Looking to update a dated cherry piece of furniture? I’ll show you how I took my dresser from a shiny cherry glaze to a trending natural, matte wood. If you have a little patience and the right tools, you can easily update your cherry piece to give it a modern, updated look.
Neutral Valentines Living Room + DIY Rustic Hearts
Today, I’m teaming up with 6 super talented Home Decor Bloggers for a Valentines House Tour. I’ve put some simple, neutral, DIY touches to my living room, but first up is the Valentine’s Entryway with Amanda at The Ginger Home. Go check her beautifully sweet decor, and come back to complete the home tour! When […]
All About Our Open Shelves | One Room Challenge Week 5
If you’re new around here, welcome. I’m Diana, and my husband and I packed up our new baby and SC home almost a year ago and moved to a quaint, cozy home in East Tennessee. We’ve been working hard since then to make this home our own all while being new parents. Welcome to week […]
Removing a Tiled Backsplash + Prepping Walls for New Tiles | One Room Challenge Week 3
We’re at the halfway point of the One Room Challenge, and I’m sharing a post that I desperately search for but couldn’t find: How to Remove a Backsplash and Prep the Walls for New Tiles! One of my most popular posts of all time is about how to install a subway tile backsplash. You can […]
Painting Oak Cabinets with Clay-Based Paint | One Room Challenge Week 2
Week 2 of the One Room Challenge and it’s all about painting my 90’s oak cabinets! Check out the before of my kitchen and design board HERE. There are many different ways to paint cabinets and many different types of paint to use. Some are more time consuming or involve a sprayer and lots of […]
To DIY or Not | Wallpaper
Is wallpapering a task you can actual do yourself? Short answer: IT DEPENDS. Here’s a quick “Should You Wallpaper that Wall Already” Quiz: 1. Can you use a roller brush? 2. Are you wallpapering one wall with no windows or obstacles to cut around? 3. Have you ever hung wallpaper before? If you answered yes […]
Chippy Eclectic Side Table Makeover
Are you tired of my makeover posts yet? I sure hope not because this is my favorite one I’ve done in a long time! It all started at a yard sale when I was just given a little side table because it was too mangled to sell. The doors wouldn’t shut all the way, chunks […]
Black Trimmed Bathroom Mirrors | Getting the Look for Less
If there’s one thing that I’ve obsessed over in our current home, it’s black accents. From frames, to doors, and side tables, I’m just on a kick where I think everything looks good with a little black paint. It’s classic, chic, and so defining. Just think of it as mascara or eye liner. Black accents […]
Simple TV Corner Makeover | How I Hid the Cords
My favorite DIYs are the simple ones. The ones you can complete in just a few hours from start to finish and it really make an impact on a space. Who’s with me? This TV stand project is just one of several that I’ll be sharing in the next few weeks that will hopefully inspire […]