This post shares tips about how to seal clay pots for painting. If you’re wondering if waterproofing clay pots is an effective way to preserve a paint job, it is! I’ll walk you through using Thompson’s Water Seal on terracotta pots. How to seal clay pots…
Hiya! It’s the last week of the One Room Challenge—reveal week! I must admit, I am quite proud of what our tiny backyard has become. And I am going to put an extra feather in my cap since we did all of this with a 5-month-old…
Hey ladies and gents! Our tiny backyard is coming along nicely, and I’m starting to fall in love with it. For last week’s update, we built some raised garden beds. So this is one of those weeks where I don’t feel like there is much visible…
This post shares all about how to build a raised garden bed with wood. Small raised garden beds help us maximize our small backyard. How to Build a Raised Garden Bed With Wood Hey all, it’s week 3 of the One Room Challenge, and I’m sharing more…
Want to hide your AC unit outside? Learn how to hide an HVAC unit in your backyard with an easy removable DIY air conditioner screen. Hide your HVAC unit with a DIY air conditioner screen! Hi guys, it’s week 3 of the One Room Challenge, and…
Hey all, I’m back for week 2 of the One Room Challenge and sharing the progress we’ve made on our tiny backyard. Here’s week 1 if you missed it. Let’s jump right in. One of the main projects we wanted to do in the backyard was clean…
I’m not sure if this is a faux pas or not, but I’m doing my backyard for the spring One Room Challenge 🙂 I really wanted to participate as a guest participant again because I love the extra motivation and camaraderie, but I really just don’t…
Learn how to propagate pothos cuttings! Are you looking to get your feet wet with plant propagation? Pothos plants are your gateway plant. Once you start propagating them, you won’t be able to stop. I always say that if you buy one pothos plant, you never…
19 of my favorite painted furniture projects! Hey all! Today is all about painted furniture. I have done a lot of painted furniture and home accessories projects throughout the years, and I wanted to have a spot where I put links to everything for easy reference….
All about cutting chipboard with a Cricut machine! This post is brought to you by quarantine and me finally getting around to doing some of the crafts I’ve been meaning to do–and can finally do –while forcibly stuck indoors! I don’t know when I’ll publish this…
Looking for a Ready Seal review? I’ll tell you what you need to know! This article contains affiliate links. My unbiased review of Ready Seal Stain and Sealer I’m going to kick things off here with a product review of Ready Seal Wood Stain and Sealer….
All about customizing clothes with a Cricut! Hey everyone! Today I have another Cricut collab for you—and I’m pretty excited about this one since it’s the first post I’ve done about Cricut’s new hat press. I’ll be talking about the different types of clothes I’ve customized…
A beginner’s guide to making Cricut projects to sell! Hi all! If you have a Cricut machine, you know it’s easy to keep busy with all of the different projects the machines can help you make. But what if you’re a beginner? The machines can be…
Ramona’s modern neutral nursery Hi all! Yes, you read the title correctly. I went and had a baby. We welcomed our daughter, Ramona, to the world a few days ago. She surprised us by coming at 37 weeks but was still a healthy 7 lbs, 14…
How to make a glitter sensory bottle for kids Hey everyone, today my post is about a total mom craft. I am definitely not the first person to make glitter sensory bottles, but I wanted to share a recipe we did a few weekends ago that…
This post shares my easy DIY railing planter box and is sponsored by Kreg Tool and the Build Something website. If you’re wondering how to build a planter box for a deck, this project is for you! DIY Railing Planter Box Hey guys! I’m working with the…
This post shares a yellow painted nightstand makeover using Decoart Americana Decor Satin Enamels paint in Honey Gold. This project was originally completed for DecoArt as part of our ongoing partnership, and I was compensated to complete this makeover. Yellow Painted Nightstand Makeover Today I am…
This article shares how to cover drainage holes in pots, including three different methods to do it! This content contains affiliate links. How to cover drainage holes in pots I recently bought a few cute pots that had drainage holes in the bottom of them but…
This post shares my DIY clothes drying rack, and bonus, it’s mounted to a wall and folds up! DIY Clothes Drying Rack Have you ever started a project and thought to yourself, “yeah, this will be a good thing.” But then you finish it and are…
This post shares all about DIY stair tread shelves. Using stair treads as shelves is a cheap and easy idea for wooden open shelving anywhere in your home. How to make stair tread shelves, a cheap storage solution! Hellooooo second week of the $100 Room Challenge!…
This post shares how to remove sticker residue from plastic, specifically how to remove sticker residue from plastic bottles and jars. You can actually use this tip to remove sticker residue from glass and number of other surfaces, too. How to Remove Sticker Residue From Plastic:…
Sherwin-Williams Basalt Powder is the perfect light and airy color to help modernize any dated room and give it a fresh update! Giving a dated room some fresh & easy updates I’m popping in today to share a project that isn’t from my house…which means you finally…
This post will teach you how to make DIY hanging planter out of an Ikea Blanda Blank stainless steel bowl How to make a stainless steel bowl hanging planter! Hey guys! It’s about that time again–time for month two of the 10-Minute DIY series! February is…
How to Lay Vinyl Peel and Stick Flooring Hello! Welcome to another craft closet (and wine cellar/cat poop cave/general storage closet) update. Make sure to check out the last two updates: I shared before pics and inspiration first, and then I shared some awesome under-the-stairs shelving…
This article shares tips about how to plant in pots without drainage holes. How to plant in pots without drainage holes Today’s tutorial is all about how to plant in pots without drainage holes! This should be a short and easy one—but, you know, it’s about…
Free plans to build a functional shoe cubby! Today I’m sharing free plans to build a shoe cubby as part of our entryway makeover (see update #1 here). Our entryway is a decent-sized space, especially for a townhouse. But we don’t have a coat closet, and…
Sherwin-Williams Anchors Aweigh in the entryway I’m so excited to be sharing some of my entryway makeover progress! Today I’m going to chat about the current state of the space, share some inspiration about where I hope to take it, and show some painting progress. Here’s…
This post shares a step-by-step tutorial for my DIY oversized wall art. Do you have a huge empty wall you’re looking to fill and you don’t want to spend a lot? This easy DIY large wall art will inspire you—and you can customize it however you’d…
How to make an easy Christmas stovetop potpourri We can now say that Christmas is around the corner. Isn’t that exciting? I’m mostly excited to have a few days off work. I love to plow through projects when I take off work…my husband says I need…
This post shares how to make a tree stump table and originally appeared on Simply Designing. Thanks for hosting me, Ashley! How to Make a Tree Stump Table Today I’m sharing an easy project that anyone who can lift a tree stump can make! I had…
This post shares my succulent centerpiece DIY that I made for my Ikea DIY seminar! For more of my DIY planters to help you decorate with plants, check out this post! Succulent Centerpiece DIY: My Ikea DIY Seminar If you follow me on Instagram or Facebook,…
Choosing a sealant for an unfinished wooden desktop One of the first things I struggled with when I started dabbling in furniture building and refinishing was understanding the difference between polycrylic and polyurethane. I wasn’t sure when it was appropriate to choose one over the other,…
Our Tricorn Black accent wall & choosing a gray paint We moved in to our new house recently and have been busy at work since. In fact, we were actually busy at work painting and prepping during the whole week before we moved in. So this…
This tutorial will walk you through how to make your own concrete coasters at home! How to make your own concrete coasters at home I’m not sure I’ve shared it on here yet, but my husband and I recently bought our first home. It’s a lovely…
This post shares my top tips for taking care of succulents indoors. 6 tips for taking care of succulents indoors! Hey, plant killers! Yes, I’m talking to you. I used to be one of you. But now I am feeding a hefty plant addiction in my…
This guide shares tips about how to stain and seal wood and is designer for beginners. An easy guide for how to stain and seal wood I love staining wood. It is such an easy way to give a piece more depth or to add a…
This post is sponsored by DecoArt. I only work with brands I know, use, and love, so you can trust that the information I’m sharing about Americana Decor Satin Enamels is reliable. Nightstands Makeover With Americana Decor Satin Enamels This is the last in my five-part…
Learn how to make a DIY wood key holder that’s a perfect beginner woodworking project. Learn how to make a DIY wood key holder A few days ago, my friend texted me and asked if I could make her a key rack that she could hang…
Today I’m sharing another project that spotlights DecoArt Americana Decor Metallics. The Metallics are perfect for both subtle accenting and full-coverage applications.They go on quite transparent and can be easily layered to achieve a uniform metallic finish with an even sheen. Offered in 14 colors, the Metallics…
This post originally appeared as a guest post on Today’s Creative Life. Make sure to check out Kim’s awesome site full of TONS of DIY ideas! How to make lavender-scented dryer bags Who doesn’t love Trader Joe’s? We used to live a 5-minute walk from one when we…