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Why You Should Paint Every Ceiling Pink

March 15, 2019

If you’re doing any type of painting you know it’s not the most glamorous of tasks, but boy does it make a difference in how a room looks and feels.  Did you know painting a ceiling can take that painted room to the next level? Yep. And I recommend you paint every room in your house PINK no matter the color scheme or style. Ok. I don’t really mean pink, I mean pink then white. I ... View Post

Replacing Fluorescent Light Boxes in Your Kitchen

March 8, 2019

There is hope for your fluorescent light fixture and light box—I’m living proof you can rid yourself of it and it’s not as painful as you think. After waiting what seems like an eternity, I finally gave my kitchen’s ugly 1980’s fluorescent light a makeover. Why fluorescent light boxes were ever a thing I’ll never know. But I was so happy to say goodbye to that eyesore and hello to this ... View Post

Easy DIY Painted Vent hood

February 15, 2019

You remember the kitchen I was making over way back when? I still have some projects I haven’t shared, one being this simple painted vent hood—a makeshift temporary fix until I decide to tackle making a real wood one. This budget friendly project cost me less than $50—including the actual hood. Why I painted my metal range hood There was an eyesore in the kitchen that I had to get rid of. ... View Post

baby room dresser with DIY table changing table

7 Ways to Avoid Costly Decorating Mistakes

February 8, 2019

The biggest design mistake you never want to make: wasting money. Things can get overwhelming really fast when you’re shopping for home décor and spending your precious dollars only to be disappointed with the outcome. The fear of that alone is enough to give you decorator paralysis. Here are seven ways to avoid making expensive decorating mistakes in your home. Learn your Signature Design ... View Post

4 Reasons Deleting Instagram Will Change Your Life

January 25, 2019

I'm a blogger, but I deleted the Instagram and Facebook apps from my phone and have been amazed at what happened. I Didn't Start Out Loving Social Media I didn’t think I was the social media type. In fact, I wasn’t. But when you’re the youth pastor’s wife and you take a group of teenagers on a national youth trip, you kinda gotta be hip to the game. Just as they MADE me start texting in ... View Post

How to Get Rid of Sentimental Clutter

January 18, 2019

Letting go of sentimental clutter is not easy for some and downright scary for others. But if you’re going to be able to breathe and live freely in your home, you have to get rid of clutter and yes, even sentimental clutter. Did you know that clutter in your home is heavily linked to depression? So, despite having a million memories that make you feel all warm and fuzzy when you happen upon ... View Post

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Hey there, I’m Kenyatta, a self-proclaimed Home Décor and DIY enthusiast. I teach DIY decorating based on my simple core values-my rules of life. I’m a gutsy girl with a tiny budget, but enormous dreams and high style. I’d love to share this life journey with you. Laugh with (or at me) but leave with nuggets of wisdom that will last you a lifetime.

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