Learn how to paint an arch on a wall with this step-by-step DIY tutorial. Utilizing a string and pencil method for precision, discover how to determine the width, center, and shape of your arch before applying painter’s tape and paint. Over the weekend, I tackled a project that has been on my wish list for …
Wall decor
Learn how to hang a shadow box or heavy picture frame securely every time. We’ll show you how to use a combination of 2 inexpensive picture hanging kits to hang almost any heavy wall decor! Have you ever bought wall decor without a plan for how to hang it? Guilty! We bought letterpress drawers to …
Download 8 Hawaiian Art prints for free! Featuring landmarks from Maui and the Big Island, these large-scale Hawaii photos make great posters or framed wall art. On the two-year anniversary of our trip to Hawaii, I have finally gotten around to hanging some Hawaiian Art. The photo – of Maui’s Wai’anapanapa State Park – is …
Has your child (or you?!) amassed a large collection of LEGO minifigs? You’ll love this clever way to display LEGO minifigures! The only thing my kids love more than LEGO® Bricks… are LEGO minifigures. Tiny LEGO Friends, Disney™ minifigs, and LEGO superheroes abound in our home. Our kids are getting their own rooms this winter …
Do you want to display a rock collection? This letterpress tray turned rock collection box is an easy, stylish solution for rocks, gems, or minerals! My son is a big science fan and his latest obsession is collecting rocks and fossils. For Christmas, he received several books about rock formations and my hand-me-down (but special) …
Design a nursery on a budget with 10 quick and easy DIY Projects, all made by upcycling affordable thrift store finds! Last month, I shared my daughter’s bohemian bedroom. Her budget nursery makeover was completed for $110! That was largely due to 10 affordable thrift store upcycles, making it easy to pull together the nursery …
Learn how to make recipe wall art for your kitchen or dining room. Celebrate a favorite family recipe with a large, rustic, recipe board. Greetings! Kelly here from North Country Nest. In case you missed my last DIY, I shared a farmhouse mason jar planter and my inability to keep plants alive. Today’s DIYs is …
In this post: Make a mason jar planter from a large frame to use indoors or outdoors. It’s an amazing before and after, that can be completed in an afternoon! Hello, new friends! Kelly here from North Country Nest. My soon-to-be husband {we’re making it official August 26!} and I are renovating our first house and sharing …
When it comes to choosing seasonal decor, versatility is the way to go. Choose pieces that work in any room of your home and last through the entire season {for example, fall items that work for Thanksgiving and Halloween}. Now, I don’t believe in “decorating rules” — you have to create a home that fits you, not …
Learn how to make a quick and easy DIY photo display with a vintage folding ruler. This thrift store find is the perfect for displaying your favorite candid pics and family snapshots. Are you guilty of never printing or displaying your photos? This DIY Photo Display will give you no excuse. It’s an incredibly quick …
This Growth Chart Photo Prop isn’t a groundbreaking tutorial, but I hope sharing my experience will answer a few questions about how to make one of these for your own family. **Amazon Affiliate links are included in this post. We brought home an unfinished wooden Growth Chart last Thanksgiving. It was a Black Friday deal… and …
I love gold and I love polka dots so what better than a project that combines two of my favorite things! A few weeks ago, Lora and I went to an awesome yard sale put on by Repurposed Soul where I picked up this great white ampersand! If you live in the Lexington/Nicholasville, KY area, …