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DIY Budget Art with FREE Botanical Prints
Remember my old window upcycle that I posted last week? I mentioned that I originally planned to use some awesome botanical prints for that project, but I switched gears and put some jumbo vintage typewriter keys in the window instead. You didn’t think I forgot about those […]
Chocolate Eclair Icebox Cake
I don’t make dessert very often because there are only two of us in the house (and who needs THAT kind of temptation??), but when I have company I like to make a dessert or two for my guests. I had my family over for a […]
Join me for the Home Matters Link Party
I got some good news yesterday that I’m super excited about – I’m going to be co-hosting the Home Matters Link Party for the month of June! Home Matters is a fun link party hosted by Lorelai at Life with Lorelai and Melissa at Adventures […]
ReStore Cabinet Upcycle – Meet My New DIY Liquor Cabinet
I’ve been on the hunt for months for something I could use in my dining room for a liquor cabinet. I entertain a lot, so I usually have a pretty decent stash of adult beverage supplies on hand, and none of my kitchen cabinet shelves […]
Old Window Upcycle + Budget Friendly Living Room Update
One of my resolutions this year was to actually DO something with my stash of old windows and doors. At a certain point you’re not “saving it for a project” – you’re just going down that slippery slope to being a hoarder. So, I figured […]
May Upcycle Challenge: Old Door Upcycle
Hi there! I’ve teamed up with 19 other talented bloggers to bring you a monthly Thrift Store Decor Upcycle Challenge. Each month we will create a new home decor piece from an item(s) we’ve found at a thrift store, yard sale, resale shop etc. There is […]
30 Signs You are a DIY Blogger
Let’s face it – DIY bloggers are a different breed, and sometimes our friends IRL really don’t get us. I think a lot of us start our blogs in the first place simply to find people who get excited about the same stuff we do….not everyone gets […]
Easy Cheesey Ravioli Lasagna
Did you know that you don’t have boil frozen ravioli before you put it into a casserole??!? I just discovered this handy little life hack a few months ago, and one of the recipes I’ve adapted is this cheesey, melt-y Easy Ravioli Lasagna that’s fast […]
13 Best Gardening Tips for a Gorgeous Budget Friendly Oasis
The weather is still touch and go here in Central New York, but I’ve been sneaking in a little time in the garden when the temperature is reasonable. Spring clean up is NO FUN, but I love it when it’s done and I know I […]
West Elm DIY Bentwood Pendant Debacle
One of the projects I’ve been working on over the last couple of months is updating the small sun room in the front of my house. This room has been my nemesis over the years, so it’s not surprising that my West Elm DIY Bentwood […]