Learn how to install cord covers for wall lights and sconces – without damaging your walls. These easy to install cord covers are a quick home upgrade in under 15 minutes! Not every home upgrade has to be expensive or time-consuming. Cord covers for wall sconces are an affordable, quick project that makes a big …
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Learn how to remove paint from aluminum without damaging the finish. If you have paint drips, overspray, or paint splatters on your aluminum siding, try this simple 5-step process to remove it safely. Recently, I updated our small porch and made a mess in the process. When I peeled off the painter’s tape, I found …
Yes, you can mix wood and white trim in the same house (or, even, in the same room)! Mixing painted and stained trim is completely doable, as long as you keep these tips in mind. Our modern cottage home has original solid wood trim, crown molding, panel molding, chair rails, and ceiling beams… but… it’s …
Learn how to spray paint indoors with a DIY Indoor Spray Paint Booth. No need to depend on weather with an indoor spray tent and indoor paint booth. Our DIY indoor spray paint booth has changed my furniture-painting strategy. Because, confession, I’ve never liked spray painting. It’s just been too complicated – and honestly, too …
Do you want to live with intention? Learn how to enjoy the blessings of intentional living by considering two key elements of living intentionally. Skip perfection, choose service, and start living with intention, today. Have you ever thought about the true definition of intentionality? Sure, it’s a buzz-word these days, but what does it really …
Gallery wall inspiration for a living room, bedroom, entry way, and more. 10+ simple art and picture hanging ideas for a DIY gallery wall! I have a constant dilemma when it comes to decorating. Maybe you do, too? You see, I love this. A single piece of art sitting atop neutral trim. It’s calm and quiet. But, I …
Would you like to learn how to paint furniture? Any beginner can learn how to distress furniture with chalky finish paint, using this simple tutorial. I’m fairly new to furniture painting and have been trying to polish my skills in 2017. I’ve completed a white vintage chest, zinc-finish file cabinet, and pink crib to name a few — and now a …
Whether it’s due to the hustle and bustle of the season… or due to having too many Christmas totes to drag down from the attic — does decorating for Christmas seem overwhelming? Today, I’m bringing you 5 Simple Christmas Decorating Tips as part of the Simply Seasonal Blog Hop, hosted by Organize Nashville. Myself, along with …
How many of you are a huge Pinterest fan, like me? I’ve always torn pages from magazines to save as inspiration — so a pin-board for the internet has been up my alley since the day I first heard of Pinterest. Since I’m naturally drawn to this concept, I’ve always invested time into it. It’s …
Over the years, I’ve gotten pickier when it comes to buying throw pillows. They can be so trendy and tempting in the clearance aisle; but unless they have a removable cover and a high-quality insert, I probably won’t purchase. For example, our patio set was a great end-of-season deal. However, the cushions drive me crazy because the …
We all have different visions for our homes, but many of us would like to create a cozy home: – a home that feels welcoming and warm – a home that makes hospitality simple – a home that keeps everyday life relaxed. These are a few of the ways that I’d describe the vision for my home. What …
Happy New Year! I’m slowly getting back into my normal schedule {we were still out of town on Monday.. and I’m still getting caught up with work}; but I wanted to take a few minutes to encourage you to organize a space in this first month of 2016. Organizational projects are one of my favorite …