STOP PINNING. START DOING.
Are you looking to make a big change in your home without a big budget? Not all DIY projects have to cost a lot of money in order to make a difference. In fact, some of my favorite DIY makeovers have been when I have not spent much at all. You just have to know what elements to focus on. That is why I am sharing 4 BIG ways to save on a room makeover.
You can be honest with me…are there times that DIY feels intimidating? I get it. Big projects can feel overwhelming especially when we are trying to figure out how to do them. It happens to me too. That is why I have my personal mantra: STOP PINNING. START DOING. It doesn’t mean we have to speed through things, we just have to start. So in the spirit of starting, I want to share 5 easy ways to update your home that anyone can do.
I don’t know about you, but I struggle to keep real plants alive. If you have a green thumb I need you to teach me all of your ways! But, until we can get together, I am over here faking people out with realistic looking faux plants. I’m sure you are thinking that in order for them to look good you are going to spend a ton on faux plants. But don’t worry! They have come a long way and there are so many options for faux plants for any budget.
Lots of us in 2020 had to adapt and make DIY classrooms in our homes. It is hard remembering back to that time. In fact, I am sure most of us have probably blocked it out. But, if anything, we got some really cool ideas from the need to get creative. For me, one of the first creative necessities was building an amazing wood desk for my son. Are you ready to see how I transformed $35 worth of wood into an affordable and stylish DIY wood desk?
What type of art do you like on your walls? Or is that why you are here….are you not quite sure? I love large-scale art on my walls. I’ve got everything from portraits to printables decorating my home, with lots of other things in between. So, I decided it was time to combine two of my loves, large-scale art and wood, to create some doable DIY wood wall art.
I have a thing for green. There, I said it. Now that I said it I am feeling so much better already. It shouldn’t be too surprising though. So many of my projects feature different shades of green. I just can’t help it, I love it! If you are looking for the best modern green colors for your home, don’t go anywhere. Grab a cozy blanket. Pull up a chair and get ready to hang out with me because I am sharing my favorites with you.
If you have been here a while, you’ve been on my master bedroom DIY journey with me. I have tackled DIY projects in this room one at a time and it has transformed my master bedroom into something magical. I have been documenting the process along the way, but I wanted to share the secrets to my complete master bedroom DIY.
White paint is just white paint, right? I hate to say it, but no. There are so many different shades of white paint out there. Each shade has different overtones and undertones which will reflect differently in each room. I wish there was a generic shade of white that could fit every space perfectly. Maybe that should be my next project? Instead of spending hours trying to find the perfect shade of white paint, I thought I would share my top 3 favorite white paint colors to take out the guesswork and make your DIY dreams happen faster.
There are times when a room needs a pick me up, but you don’t have a ton of money to spend. Printables are a great way to keep things changing without breaking the bank. There are so many different types of printables to choose from, but honestly, the florals are speaking to me right now. Knowing how to decorate with floral printables is going to change your space in a seemingly small but super impactful way.
Today we are going to skip the handy work and get straight to the shopping! I’m going to share with you my favorite home decor stores. Because as much as I love DIY projects, sometimes it just makes more sense to buy instead of build. Incorporating home decor into your house is an easy way to spice it up! Plus it’s a simple way to quickly update a space and express your style. So I’ve compiled a list of beautiful, trendy, and affordable places to shop for your next home decor. And let’s be real, we could all use a little retail therapy once in a while. Let’s get into it!