Is there a hole in your vinyl siding? Learn how to patch a hole in vinyl siding with these simple tips. You’ll be able to repair holes in vinyl siding in minutes! Recently, we painted our front door mint green and removed the shutters that were flanking each side of the door. While our curb …

Erica had a busy week, so I’m here to kick-off your weekend with a few inspiring projects from around the web. With Turkey Day just around the corner, I’ve collected these easy ideas for festive entertaining. 1. I think this 5 Minute Table Setting is such a simple and smart tip. Julie uses items from …

Did you know that you can create a watercolor effect with your own photos? I used the Watercolor Filter {Filter -> Artistic -> Watercolor} in Photoshop Elements; but there are other ways to achieve this effect using more basic programs, like the Waterlogue App or the free Photo Editing program called “Gimp.” You may have …

There are so many natural items that can be used to make a beautiful fall or winter wreath. Take a walk through your backyard or visit the local farmer’s market and see what you can create. Acorn Wreath Tried & True Blog       Boxwood Wreath Mustard Seed Interiors     Simple Corn Husk …

Back in the early spring I purchased three hanging ferns. I wasn’t crazy about the green plastic pot they came in; but the price was good and I figured that I could replace the planter eventually. I mentioned a few weeks ago that we’ve been working on the exterior of our home, specifically the porch, …

White rooms have been a huge trend over the last several years. It took me awhile to warm up to the idea and it wasn’t until our bathroom renovation that we actually painted a room white. I wanted our bathroom to feel warm and bright. There is only one small window in the room, so …

When I shop for artwork, I realize two things: I’m cheap {can I use “frugal”? I feel like it sounds nicer than “cheap”} and I’m picky.   When I say “picky” I’m not referring to being some kind of art expert… instead I just mean things like: do the colors coordinate with our home/room? does …

We’ve got 3 large wreaths for our front door — one each for Winter, Spring/Summer and Fall. I love to peruse all the DIY wreaths on Pinterest {in fact, we have an entire board dedicated to them}; but I rarely recreate them because wreaths can be bulky and awkward to store. Yet, I think they …

The weather here has been beautiful and we’ve been trying to focus some attention on the exterior of our home. The front porch is nice and long with a wood-lined flower bed sitting directly in front of it. Here’s a photo from just before we purchased the house: Early in the summer we filled the …

Our “Master” bathroom isn’t tiny; but it’s definitely not large either. It’s not even really a true master bath. There is a second entry that provides access from the hallway and it’s the only bath on the second floor — which is where all of the bedrooms are located. So, it’s really our shared, family …

Last week I shared our finished bathroom. The goal of this post is to get all the sources, links and tutorials into a single location. If I missed something you are interested in, let me know!   Wall Color – Delicate White by Porter Paint in Hi-Hide Interior Latex Marble Vanity Top – Honed Carrara …

One of my favorite details in our bathroom is the wood towel hooks. I purchased these wood dowels over a year ago at the Indie Arts & Vintage Marketplace in Indianapolis. However, you could purchase similar wood dowels like this to create your own towel hooks. You’ll need a dowel screw like one of these …

Yes, it’s been over six months since we shared the plan. Truthfully, much of it has been done for a while and it was just a few details that still needed to be wrapped up. We’ve been using the space, and loving it, for several months. I’ve got some more to share with you about …

On Monday, I’ll be sharing the reveal of our bathroom renovation… so excited! For today, I wanted to document the sights, sounds and smells of our first-ever reno because even though these photos aren’t pretty, they remind us of all we did! I guess this post is kind of a “scrapbook” for me — a …

“When life gives you lemons, make lemonade”… Or, the similar yet lesser known quote… “When life gives you bear art, make a chalkboard map.” 😉 Supplies Framed Art Painter’s Tape Chalkboard Paint Map Printable {I used this one from Mr. Printables} Measuring Tape Printer & Paper Scissors Chalk Marker ** Amazon links are affiliate links …