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DIY Pumpkin Vases

What to do with Cheap Plastic Pumpkins

October 26, 2018

On the hunt for an easy, low-cost fall craft? I have an inexpensive fall decorating idea you can do in no time with knock-out results. I made pumpkin planters for my front door décor that came out so glam I used them as vases INSIDE my home. Now the poor mums inside the vases have subsequently died, but that's neither here nor there. This was the kind of DIY you think is so easy that you don’t ... View Post

When Bright Ideas Go Dark-ORC Nursery Update

October 25, 2018

Apartments and old homes real pains when they don’t have overhead light fixtures. When you want overhead lights without wiring you’re stuck trying to figure out how to make light without electricity (especially at night). I thought I had a solution for the baby room light fixture in the nursery I’m decorating as part of the One Room Challenge and it turned south on me. And really, this was a real ... View Post

wood stained diy baby table changing topper

The Cutest DIY Changing Table Topper For Your Nursey

October 17, 2018

Changing diapers is NOT the most glamorous job when it comes to babies, but if you have to do it, at least you can do it with some style. I made this DIY baby changing table topper for my sister's baby boy nursery simply because it was pretty. Nothing remotely practical about it. I made this for the One Room Challenge. This is a super easy build for a beginner woodworking project. As a matter ... View Post

gray Crib and woodland animals in easy diy wood frame-sm

How to make a simple wooden picture frame for large art prints

October 11, 2018

Are you searching for a budget-friendly option for a feature wall? I’ve got you covered with THE easiest and cheapest way to buy and print large wall art. Plus, I’ll show you how to make a simple wooden picture frame for a sweet wow to your baby boy (or girl) nursery. Lemme give you a little background. I’m in the middle of creating a baby boy nursery for my sister as a part of the One Room ... View Post

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How to set up and decorate a baby nursery (In 6 weeks!)

October 3, 2018

pIf you’re expecting, one of the daunting tasks ahead is how to set up and decorate a baby nursery. Even though I am NOT pregnant, I’m sharing nursery DIY décor ideas. While I do feel like I’m having a kid, I am giving life to a simple baby boy room in hues of traditional navy blue, gray and orange mixed with a bit industrial-rustic charm. I’ll take you on the design journey with me. You ... View Post

painted rug, ikea chair and table. red black and white striped wall

Latex Painted Rug: Easy DIY Room Décor Project

September 17, 2018

So it’s Pinterest challenge time. I’m challenging myself to get more done around the house and this month I'm painting an area rug (again) using latex Paint. When I completed my project list last month, there were a couple of things I had put off for wayyy too long. One of them being to replace the rug in my son’s room. I painted a rug with latex paint before and it turned out great. ... 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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