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So… it’s no secret that I love IKEA!  Seriously….my house is 90% IKEA furniture. One of my favorite IKEA pieces in my home is this white cabinet (no longer available) in my bedroom. Since the walls in my room are off-white, the cabinet tends to blend in so I wanted to add something to make …

I have an IKEA Raskog cart in my home and I love it! It’s marketed as a kitchen cart but it can be used in many areas of your home. I actually use mine in my bathroom to hold towels, my hair dryer, and other items.  It keeps the items I use daily organized and …

In February, while Lora and I were completing the YHL Thrift Store challenge, I found these cute jars with adorable aqua colored lids. I knew the color would be perfect for my home so I picked them up with plans to spruce them up! I decided I would add knobs to the tops of the lids …

Spring has sprung in Kentucky!  It’s finally warming up and the trees and flowers are blooming! Last week, Lora showed you how she added a little spring to her home with her cute painted door, this week, I’m going to show you a way to add color to your walls. Recently, there have been many …

I love IKEA but unfortunately there is not one close to me so I usually only go once or twice a year. Because my IKEA trips are not frequent, I like to prepare before going. Today I’m going to share 10 tips and tricks on how to shop at IKEA. 1. Check out the specials …

Last week, I showed you how I made wall art using paint and stickers.  This week, I’m going to show you a quick and easy way to make wall art using Mod Podge and scrapbook paper: For this project, you can use any size canvas that you prefer, but I find using one that is …

Lora recently posted about using stickers and a canvas to make wall art. While Lora took an existing piece of art and used it as the base of her project, I decided to start with a blank white 12 x 12 canvas (like this one here). This book is special to me as my high …

When it comes to decorating, I love things that are vintage and feminine.  One of my favorite things to decorate with is milk glass. I love its simple, clean design and I love the feminine touch it adds to a space. I loved the idea of putting my make-up brushes in a holder in order …

100+ creative art and craft ideas for adults! Crafts for the Home, DIY Decorating Ideas, Handmade Gifts, and Holiday Ideas. Art and Craft Ideas for Adults Organization Make an acrylic tray. Organize spices with chalkboard paint. Paint a chalkboard menu board. Add a little color to canning jars. Corral pins with a DIY pin cushion. …

I previously wrote a post on decorating goals back in January, you can check it out here.  Today, I am going to give an update on how my office/craft room area is coming along. Crossed off on the list below are the items that I have completed so far and what items I still want …

While searching for items to use in our Anthro Love series, Lora sent me these napkins to check out!  I love polka dots and bright colors so this was the perfect combination! To re-create these, I started with a 4-pack of bright colored napkins from Target’s Room Essential’s brand.  To create the gold polka dot …

I love chalkboards so naturally these adorable chalkboard jars at Anthropologie caught my eye.  I’ve been working on my office area recently and I thought these jars would be great to hold paper clips and other small office supplies.  You could definitely also use these in the kitchen for spices or in kids rooms to …

I love wall art but so often it is out of my budget.  While browsing Anthropologie, I came across this fun one of a kind drawing. I loved how colorful it was but the $600 price tag was definitely not an option. Recently, I decided to pull out my old pastels and canvases and make …

I am really loving the gold trend lately and have been trying to find subtle ways to add gold touches to my bedroom.  I love polka dots so naturally, these Dotted Zinnia Knobs from Anthropologie caught my eye. Instead of paying $8 per knob, I decided I would make my own. I actually found all the items …

As if you can’t tell already from our previous posts, Lora and I love using thrift store finds in our home!  Below is an old chalkboard I found at a Peddler’s Mall in Louisville a couple of years ago. The chalkboard started out looking pretty rough, I’m talking covered in funky black wallpaper with fruit …