Repurpose an old window into a coat rack! Welcome back to Week 4 of the One Room Challenge! I can't believe we're already halfway through! To check out what the other guest designers are up to, be sure to check out the ORC blog here! This post contains affiliate links for your shopping convenience. See my disclosure policy here. This week we worked on decor and I'll be sharing more next week, but today I'm sharing how to repurpose an old window into a coat rack! Old ... Read More about Farmhouse Window Coat Rack – ORC Week 4
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Patriotic Stamped Books – July DIY Challenge
Make these simple DIY patriotic stamped books with just a few supplies! This post was originally shared on July 3, 2019. It was updated as part of my Red, White, and Blue DIY decor series and reshared on May 28th, 2020. Check Out the YouTube Video! Stamped Books - A Popular Trend Stamped books have become pretty popular lately in home decor. You can find some really cute sets on Etsy. Or you can make your own! Supplies: Books (ones that you don't mind the cover being changed) Jute ... Read More about Patriotic Stamped Books – July DIY Challenge
Vintage Kettle Turned Flower Planter
Turn a Vintage Kettle into a flower planter! Welcome to Day 3 of my Red, White, and Blue DIY series! This was originally posted last Memorial Day, but I updated it and added a video for you to check out to make it part of this series. Originally posted May 27, 2019. Updated May 27, 2020. I found this vintage kettle a couple of months ago when the hubby, Eric, and I were out looking for items for another project. I thought it was really cool and I was able to talk the owner of the shop ... Read More about Vintage Kettle Turned Flower Planter
DIY Stained American Flag
This stained American flag is beautiful and easy to make! Welcome to Day 2 of my Red, White, and Blue Patriotic DIY series! Yesterday I shared how to style a tiered tray (check it out here)! Today I'm showing you how to make a stained American flag! This post contains affiliate links for your shopping convenience. See my disclosure policy here. I used to have a booth at an antique mall that I sold refinished furniture and vintage decor out of and my hubby would make these flags ... Read More about DIY Stained American Flag
Styled Tier Tray – 5 Days of Patriotic DIYs
This patriotic styled tier tray is perfect for the holidays and costs less than $20! I hope you had a wonderful Memorial Day weekend, as we remembered the sacrifice the men and women of this country have made to protect America's freedoms! I am eternally grateful for those who have served and are serving. And to their families who have also selflessly sacrificed as their loved one(s) served our great country. I find I'm even more thankful this year for those freedoms we enjoy now that ... Read More about Styled Tier Tray – 5 Days of Patriotic DIYs
Tips for Choosing the Perfect Area Rug – ORC Week 3
Use these tips to choose the perfect area rug for your space! We are in the third week of the One Room Challenge and it was an exciting one! We got a lot done and it's exciting to see it all come together! To see progress on the other Guest Designers, check out the ORC blog here! Check out Previous Posts ORC Week 1ORC Week 2 Our area rug arrived last Friday, giving us just enough time to get it laid out and flattened (after being in a tight roll) before the furniture ... Read More about Tips for Choosing the Perfect Area Rug – ORC Week 3
How to Create the Perfect Tablescape
Use these tips to create the perfect tablescape for your guests! Do you love to entertain? Do dinner parties get you excited? Then you're in the right place! If you're like me, part of the enjoyment of hosting guests is getting to decorate for the occasion. I love creating a beautiful tablescape to make friends and family feel special. I usually design the theme around a season or holiday to compliment the calendar or event, but you can also design it using your favorite colors or ... Read More about How to Create the Perfect Tablescape
DIY Farmhouse TV Console – ORC Week 2
Build this high-end looking TV Console for around $400! Welcome to Week 2 of the One Room Challenge (ORC)! Last week we revealed that we are participating in the Spring 2020 round of the ORC and chose to finish our living room for the project! You can read that post here. To see the progress of other guest participant's spaces, check out ORC's Blog here! One Room Challenge - DIY TV Console Our first project in this space was to build a TV console. We had been using this ... Read More about DIY Farmhouse TV Console – ORC Week 2
DIY Potting Bench with Storage
You'll love this affordable farmhouse-style potting bench! We have been loving the warmer weather! It's been great to spend more time outdoors. We've been spending a lot of time on our backyard because it was a MESS. This post contains affiliate links for your shopping convenience. See my disclosure policy here. At some point, someone gave it some love and planted some beautiful trees and gardens. But the previous owners let the weeds and overgrowth take over and it was looking pretty ... Read More about DIY Potting Bench with Storage
One Room Challenge Spring 2020 – Living Room Week 1
We are so excited to be participating in the Spring 2020 round of the One Room Challenge! Have you heard of the One Room Challenge (ORC)? It's a biannual event, typically in April and October (moved to May this year due to the pandemic) that features 20 chosen Featured Designers who have six weeks to transform a space in need of some love! What's really cool is that they allow you to register as a guest and participate in the challenge, as well. Better Homes and Gardens is the ... Read More about One Room Challenge Spring 2020 – Living Room Week 1