There are certain things that can transform a room from blah to beautiful with minimal effort. Paint and pillows are near the top of that list, but a great rug is pretty transformational as well…. I really wanted to jump on the jute rug bandwagon; I love neutral colors and wanted the texture that a …
Last week, while I was wandering around taking random photographs of my home (you do that too, right?), I realized there was a special corner that I hadn’t shared with you all…. These teepees seem to be all the rage right now, and for good reason. They don’t take up much space (and can fold up and …
Last year, I posted one of my all-time favorite tutorials for my Shabby Flower Pillow. Looking at the number of views (and pins!) of this post, you all loved it, too. This year, I wanted to give it a fresh new update… Yep. I love the linen, but this combo of dropcloth and vintage linens …
As far as art in my home goes, I tend to graviate towards unique prints, handpainted wooden signs (also, here), and fun canvas art. When I changed up the art above my son’s bed, I had three fabric-wrapped canvases on my hands, and wasn’t sure what I wanted to do with them. I pulled off the …
Two weeks ago, I shared my easy painted jars with you all. Today, I want to share the technique I used to make the glitter votive holders! I love how the glitter adds a touch of sparkle and glam to otherwise plain votive holders. You can use any color glitter to change the look, or …
Hello there, dear readers! Hope everyone had a fabulous Mother’s Day weekend (I know I did). Last month, I shared with you all my stenciled china cabinet (glad to see you all loved it as much as I did), and I was so smitten that I couldn’t wait to start work stenciling another piece of …
I’ve always wanted to try a stenciling project in my home….and I’m so glad I did! This Royal Designs Studio stencil turned this plain jane china cabinet into something amazing! This stenciled china cabinet is an easy and fun stenciling project…read on for the details… Having never stenciled anything before in my life, I was …
Well, I did it! My kitchen has made the transformation from I-love-the-color-but-I’m-ready-for-a-change green…. …to let-in-the-light-and-make-the-room-feel-larger white…. I always hesitate to show you all “finished” photos of my home, because, let’s face it, it’s never finished. Next up on my list for this room? I’d love to find some metal garden chairs (and paint them a …
Hello, friends! Today I’m posting the post I meant to post on Tuesday. By the way, I’ve loved reading your comments and emails on Tuesday’s post-it can be a hard one to admit to, but once you open up about it, it’s obvious that you are in a lot of really amazing company. Looking through the …
Hello, friends! We’ve been busy enjoying a beautiful and warm day here in Virginia, but I wanted to check in a share a fun project I finished a couple of months ago and neglected to share… I was lucky to score this gorgeous wooden frame from a thrift shop for about $10 or so…. I …
Have you ever taken a moment to think about the qualities you want your home to possess? Do you value bold color? Eclecticism? Peaceful surroundings or invigorating ones? My guess is that no matter what style or qualities you graviate towards, what we’re all looking for, at the end of the day, is a home filled with charm. …
Need a quick creative fix? Have a wall, mantel, or mirror that could use some gussying up? Today, I’m sharing a fun and versatile tutorial with you all-balsa wood and felt buntings! Materials: balsa wood scissors/hold punch twine or fabric felt or paper letters Step 1: Take your balsa wood and cut it into triangles. …