My easy organizing solution using Cricut’s Smart Vinyl & Ikea finds! I have made it no secret that Ikea is one of my absolute favorite stores. I am always finding something that I need when I go there. Which is why I usually bring my daughter…she is 5 and makes leisurely browsing impossible. And this …
Comparing the Cricut Maker 3 and the Explore 3 When you first dive into the Cricut universe, one of the hardest things to wrap your mind around is the differences between the machines. They are different sizes and prices, and some of them have additional capabilities. But which machine is best for you? I have …
Wondering how to throw a birthday party for your cat? I spent way too much time making party decorations for my cat’s birthday, and I’m sharing all about how I used my Cricut machine to make them! Because if you don’t go over the top for your pets, can you even call yourself a pet …
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 for painting & using Thompson’s Water Seal on terracotta! …
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 baby who wasn’t much help. So let’s jump right …
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 progress. We finally discovered the location of not one…but …
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 progress on our tiny backyard. Here’s week 2 if you …
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 I’m sharing the full post on the utilities area …
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 up the area around the house with a platform …
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 have a space that needs works in the house …
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 have to buy another one—as long as you have …
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. So today I am getting together an article with …
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 post, but I am doing the project and writing …
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. I want to try to do more of these …
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 with Cricut, including the different ways to customize t-shirts, …
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 overwhelming—but they really are for everyone! So today I’m …
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 oz and 21 inches long. With a full head …
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 worked out really well! It’s easy, too—and it doesn’t …
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 Kreg Tool company to create another project for Build …
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 sharing the adorable yellow painted nightstand makeover—a cute little …
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 didn’t come with saucers. You could buy little plastic …
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 actually like, “wow, this actually looks pretty damn good.” …
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! If you’re just joining me, I’m tackling my tiny …
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: A Quick Tip I’m popping in today with another …
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 get to see some color around here 😉 I’m sharing …
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 all about planters…my favorite! So this is an easy …
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 build plans. Today I’m talking about how to lay …
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 plants. I have a lot of thoughts on this …
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 the space quickly became a dumping ground for shoes, …
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 a quick peek of the space as it was …
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 like. Enjoy! How to Make Gorgeous Oversized Wall Art …
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 to relax a little, but working on projects is …
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 had this tree stump side table project on my …
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, you know that I got to do something very …
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, how many coats I’d need of either, or what …
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 week has really been devoted to getting settled and …
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 little townhouse, and we’re SO excited about it! But …
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 house. And guess what? All it took to keep …
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 classic touch to a piece and make it look …
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 series of posts where I feature projects using paints …