In my new house, I am ready for some color or some personality, but for some reason, I am reluctant to just start painting every room. I have decided to accomplish this with some accent walls in a few rooms, to satisfy my craving for color and warmth right now. There are so many different […]
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Unique DIY Flooring Ideas
Now that it is summer, and the kids are tracking in dust all. day. long. I want to talk flooring ideas. I keep thinking that when we plant a money tree, and it grows, we will replace this nasty beast of a floor (daaark hardwood!) Until then, I can only dream. Here are some really […]
15 Unique Window Treatment Ideas
When we moved into our new home, we splurged and got plantation shutters all throughout the house. This is one of my favorite features of the home. I love them! But now, I am ready to dress them up and warm up my rooms. There are so many ways you can go with window treatments, […]
How to Paint a Leather Chair
WHAT! You can paint a leather chair? I wish I had known this about a year ago! You can breathe new life into an old, and not-so-appealing leather chair with a little bit of paint. Here is how! Rustoleum has a fabric/vinyl paint that can be used. Also, you can find a leather paint on […]
How to Cozy up Your Front Porch
One of my favorite style homes comes complete with a wraparound porch. They are charming and lovely and I wish I had one. But. I do still have a porch and I plan to do the most I can with what I have. You can bring a little “home” outside by adorning your front porch […]
5 Great Ways to “Weather” or Distress Furniture
Sometimes, old furniture just has more character. And well, we can pretend new furniture does too, after we weather it! There are a few different methods to weathering furniture. Method 1 This works wonderfully for pallet wood or other wood tables, chairs, furniture, etc. You will need: Steel Wool Vinegar Break up the […]