Brush Stroke Lamp Knock-Off Tutorial
In my last post, I talked all about why every room needs a lamp or two, and how I have filled my home with thrifted lamps. In one of my tips, I suggested finding an inspiration online before purchasing a lamp at a thrift store. This is exactly what I did before I purchased my […]
How to Shop for Affordable Lamps
The right lighting can add an extra dimension of design in any room. You don’t want to solely rely on your overhead light to create the ambiance of a cozy space. Implementing lamps of all shapes and sizes can do wonders in creating the right mood in any space. I probably have 10-15 lamps in […]
Easy Fall Succulent Wreath | DIY
There’s nothing more welcoming than a beautiful wreath adorning a front door, especially in the crisp fall air. Don’t you agree? So with this thought in mind, I head over to a cute little Etsy shop and see the not so cute prices for one of these beautiful wreaths that I just “HAVE TO HAVE”! […]
Framed Antinque Instruments | DIY
My uncle was a hard, stoic man who always smoked a pipe with stiff hands. I had a odd, but healthy, fear of him as a young girl. His roughness intimidated me, but he was always extra kind and never let me leave without a hug. He sold coal mining supplies in the Appalachian region […]
Repurposed Dresser – DIY Chalk Paint Recipe | One Room Challenge: Week 5
It’s the final week of the One Room Challenge before our big reveal next Wednesday! Cross your fingers that I’ll have more than just an empty nursery to reveal since the girl is due at any moment. So before she gets here, I want to share one of my favorite pieces in the room (I […]
DIY Book Ledges | One Room Challenge: Week 4
Hi! Patrick here for Week 4 of our One Room Challenge nursery project hosted by Calling It Home and House Beautiful. This week we highlight DIY Book Ledges placed beside the glider in Baby Girl’s nursery. I really enjoyed this project for two reasons. One: it was really easy and quickly came together (can’t say that about […]
One Room Challenge: Week 3 | Budget-Friendly Modern Shiplap DIY
We’ve made it to the half way point of the 6 week One Room Challenge hosted by Calling it Home and House Beautiful! Check out weeks one and two of my nursery makeover below. Week 1: Nursery Plans Week 2: IKEA Closet Makeover This week I’m sharing how we created our budget-friendly modern “shiplap” wall […]
One Room Challenge: Week 2 | IKEA Algot Closet Makeover
Welcome to Week 2 of the 6 week One Room Challenge. If you missed last week’s design inspiration and mood board post, make sure to check it out here. I shared a glimpse into what our nursery looked like before and our plans to make it a special place for our daughter to come home […]
How to Make Labels with Clear Contact Paper
I’m the messy one of the two in my house. When things are organized and put away where they belong, a sense of joy fills me up, but I’m not always the one to put away said things. One of many reasons why a house gets messy is because there’s not always a clearly marked […]
Framed Magnetic Chalkboard DIY
Having a blank wall in your kitchen leaves you with so many options. You can: Add additional shelves Create a family picture collage Hang a cork board, mail sorter, and key rack for a makeshift command center You’re options are endless. For me, I wanted something with that was practical, large enough to fill up the […]