I think it all started when I was about 5 years old. I really fell in love with window seats. I think it was because I saw one in a movie and felt like I needed to have one too or my life was just not complete. Slightly dramatic, I know, but I was young. […]
DIY
15 Amazing Ways to Use Pegboard
Pegboard is one of those things that is pretty boring in its original state, but can be modified to be fabulous. I have used pegboard in at least 3 rooms in my house, and don’t you worry, I am not done yet. My single hardest thing to keep organized is probably my craft supplies. Especially […]
Creative Upcycled Mason Jar Projects
I’m absolutely in love with mason jars right now. Isn’t everyone? I think the thing I love most about them is their versatility. So many different uses for just one type of jar. It’s pretty fabulous and here are some of my favorites! Leftovers: Just stick your leftovers in a jar and close it up. […]
6 Lighting Ideas to Brighten Your Home
Firstly, I just want to say that I’ve lived in basement apartments and hated feeling like I never had enough light! It pushed me to be pretty creative when it came to lighting as well as keeping my energy bill low. Keeping your bill low is another post entirely so let’s just focus on some […]
Jewelry Organization Ideas
I love jewelry and because I love jewelry, I have too much of it. Awhile back, I was looking for a trendy way to store, display and organize my jewelry better than my plastic Sterilite box. I hopped on Pinterest (like always) and began my search. I found a great way to organize my jewelry […]
5 Best Methods for Painting Furniture
In all my years of giving old pieces of furniture a lovely makeover, I’ve come to find that there are some techniques that work better than others. I’ve decided to share the top 5 methods that I have found actually work and they range from beginner to expert. 1. Spray Painting As long as it […]
Creative Ways To Decorate With Books
One of my favorite things to do for décor in my house is use my books. It’s never the focal point of the room but it is really nice to have all of my books accessible and looking nice. My main advice for decorating with books is: GET CREATIVE! There are so many different ways […]
8 Stunning Kitchen Backsplashes
The backsplash that you use in your kitchen can say a lot about you. I have a friend who absolutely loves tea and so she went out and found old, chipped tea cups, crushed them up into small and medium sized pieces, mixed them with plaster and used that for her back splash. Well, I’m […]
11 Simple Centerpieces For Any Occasion
I’m not a huge fan of centerpieces. In the past, any centerpiece I’ve seen has been too large, cumbersome, and takes up too much room on the table. That’s just not my idea of a good centerpiece! But these are. Here’s a list of 15 simple centerpieces that won’t inhibit conversation or table space. Letters […]
8 Crafty Space Saving Storage Solutions
I’m always organizing and reorganizing my home for big and small items. Sometimes it gets cumbersome to jam everything into a box and then into a closet. These ten ideas are magnificent for storage and I’m already excited to use some of them. Over the Door Hangers: I have one in my bedroom for my […]