If you like to decorate your patio you may have wondered how to hang pictures on brick wall? Well there are a few ways, but I am sharing how I hang pictures on my brick! I have a crewelwork piece my mom made years and years ago that I love to hang on my patio. It was time to add it to our outdoor living space since I'm working on fixing up our backyard. For me, I'm not scared to add holes to the walls or drill into brick or sheetrock. It's kind of like being a half glass full kind of person. ... continue reading...
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DIY Paper Sunflowers Mantel
These DIY paper sunflowers are quick, easy and budget friendly for your summer decor, especially to decorate your summer mantel with! I decided to make these on a whim. I love to make something with things I have on hand! You probably have all the supplies for these easy sunflowers around your house right now. I used a cardboard box for the sunflower centers and painted it with brown acrylic craft paint. (I love cardboard if you are new here! See how I used it here and another idea ... continue reading...
My New Machine Washable Kitchen Rug
Y'all I got a new rug for our kitchen. It's cute and sassy and it's machine washable. Let the hallelujah choir sing. In case you are new to the blog I have some traffic moving through my house. Traffic equals dirt and mess. I'm totally ok with the dirt, mess, spilled jelly, crumbs, cat puke and dog tinkles - they mean a home well loved and lived in. But is it to much to ask for an easier way to keep the rugs clean? I've searched high and low for a rug cleaner in our area to no avail. ... continue reading...
DIY Ribbon Storage Rack
I NEEDED this easy DIY ribbon storage rack in my craft room. Maybe you do too? I wouldn't say I'm a ribbon hoarder, I don't even use ribbon all that much in my decorating, but I really do LOVE to buy pretty ribbon! The problem is it started to take over small storage boxes and buckets and high dollar real estate in my craft room. You know what I mean. I didn't have any wall space for a ribbon rack on the wall, plus I wanted something a little more mobile and versatile so I made my own ribbon ... continue reading...
Scrap Wood Junk Bugs
Scrap wood junk bugs are a fun little project to add some whimsy to your outdoor decor. If you're like me you have a pile of scrap wood, pieces of wire and left over findings. I love to make a pile of trash into something cute. It makes for a fun afternoon of creativity and livens up our decor with a personal touch. I saw these giant bugs at the store and knew I could create my own bugs back at home for a fraction of the cost, plus I could add my own spin to them. Gather your junk, scrap ... continue reading...
Easy DIY Magnets
These easy DIY magnets are perfect to share your faith, get organized in style or just make as a fun craft. I love these magnets because you can make them as a DIY adult craft or bring the kiddos in and make them together. Either way these magnets are simple to make and fun to express yourself through. I made these little magnets because I needed a quick place to hang things next to my desk while I work. I wanted something cute and functional. I used a silver tray from the thrift store as my ... continue reading...
25 Ideas On How To Get The Smell Out Of Old Items
Do you wonder how to get the smell out of old things like dressers, furniture, wood, cabinets, books, suitcases, trunks and boxes? Well I had the same question! I recently had a pretty good garage sale haul and got a magnificent old box, but it was smelly. So I asked around and got a list of options on how to get the smell out of my thrifted finds! Since you guys are my junk lovin' friends, I knew you would like a handy list to help you de-funk your finds as well! So here it is... Now, I ... continue reading...
Tips on Buying Books for Decor
Buying books for decor is one of the best things you can do to build your decorating supply stash. Nothing adds vintage charm and character to your home like a stack of lovely old books. Today I am sharing some tips on buying books so that you can get the most bang for your buck and some stylish decor! I'm so excited to be joining my friend Julie from Redhead Can Decorate for our monthly Thrifty Style Team post. This is where a group of us bring you some amazing ideas for your ... continue reading...
Decorative Match Box Free Printable
Maybe I'm weird, but I like everything to look cute. Is that too much to ask? 😂 I absolutely LOVE to light candles and light a cozy fire in the winter, but I'm not about to have an ugly match box lying around. And I can never find a match when I need one because they are all hidden away! Well, now I have the perfect solution - a decorative match box and you can have one too because I have a free printable to go with it (download is at the bottom!) Yay! You can use this free decorative match ... continue reading...
10 Things To Do With Music Sheets
Old music sheets are the best. They are aged and yummy. I really want them all over my house and I have ZERO music ability. Maybe that's why I love them so much!!! These aged sheets of music notes might as well be written in French or Chinese because I have no clue what they say, but they are dreamy to me. You always want what you can't have right!? I thought it'd be fun to share a few things to do with music sheets in your decor just in case you are like me and would happily have lovely music ... continue reading...
