Can you paint vent covers so that they complement your wall colors better? Yes, you can! And it makes a huge difference. Learn the easy steps in this post. How to paint vent covers to match your walls Hey everyone! Today we’re getting back to some…
One of my most popular posts is one about how to strip and finish tree branches to bring inside for decor. I did this post as a complement to my larger DIY cat tree made out of real branches project. Our cat tree is still going…
Coming to Frederick, Maryland for some antiquing? I’m sharing the details about some of my favorite vintage, secondhand, and antique shops in Frederick! From big warehouses to smaller, more curated shops, there’s something for everyone. I feel like I am lucky to live in an area…
This post shares how to spray paint metal, including how to prep metal for spray paint, as well as how to drill through metal using a regular cordless drill! I found a $6 metal table base at a thrift store and knew that with a little…
Learn how to make DIY bookends for a nursery out of thrifted unicorns. DIY bookends for a nursery using unicorns This is the first of two thrift-shop-challenge-type posts I’m doing this month. Because Marie Kondo has tricked you all in to getting rid of all of…
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…
Today I’m teaching you how to treat tree branches for indoor use. Learn how to clean and remove bark, as well as how to finish branches for decor and crafts. How to treat tree branches for indoor use Today we’re talking about how to finish branches…
Learn how to put a wick in a candle without using wick stickers. How to put a wick in a candle with no special tools I love making candles–see my DIY beeswax and coconut oil candles tutorial! Making them is actually pretty easy. But setting the…
This tutorial will teach you how to make homemade wax melts using leftover candle wax! Learn how to make homemade wax melts! You know what’s really annoying? When you burn a candle all the way down to the bottom of the wick, but there’s still an…
Learn how to print your photos on engineering prints to use as wall decor! Learn all about using engineering prints as large-scale decor! I’m jumping on the engineering print bandwagon! Apologies in advance to my photographer friends, but the truth is, wall art and high-quality photo…
Making beeswax candles with coconut oil is an easy way to dip your feet in to candle making—this article shares my recipe! Beeswax and coconut oil candles recipe Have you ever heard of Burt’s Bees? Burt’s products are popular for a reason. Many of them are…