My blue and white family room reveal is finally here. Yeah, the one I started way back in May 2020 in hopes of being done in 6 weeks for the Spring One Room Challenge. The one I was afraid of style because the world was shut down and there was no place to shop for […]

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Yes, you can change the color of the chair legs– it’s easy and cheap. If you stumbled across a gorgeous chair but hate the color of its legs. I’ve got great news. This simple process will have your seat looking good in no time. So I bought some cute blue chairs for my den. They […]

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For the past few years, I’ve hidden behind home décor and DIY—which I absolutely love (now). But it’s just a microcosm of who I am. A very short-sighted view of my story, my struggles and dreams. To tell you the truth, I got started in decorating and DIY out of sheer determination. No real interior […]

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Updating your outdoor décor for fall is easy as pie when you add a simple autumn wreath to your front door. And simple does NOT negate drop-dead gorgeous. On the contrary, you can design a stylish simple fall wreath with just a few supplies without spending a ton of money. Note: This tutorial was originally […]

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Trying to save money but don’t have a lot of time for coupons? This Cash App hack is an easy way to save a few dollars with very little hassle. I must admit that long gone are my extreme couponing days. I spent countless hours hunting deals, clipping newspapers and sorting my stockpile. Staying at […]

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If you love the look of drapes and live in a rental apartment or home, you’re probably looking for a solution to hang curtains without making holes in your walls. I’ve found several ways to hang curtains without any drilling, screws, nails, and even over blinds that stick out from the wall. Bonus—with my method […]

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There’s nothing like a consistent pleasant smell soothing your senses when you walk into a room. Having a beautiful home that smells funky is NOT the bizness! I have found store-bought plug-in air fresheners that made my home smell wonderful were making me sick. I had to find a natural plugin! Natural Solution to a […]

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As if finding just the right pillows isn’t hard enough, trying to decorate while we’re stuck at home is the pits. Luckily there are plenty of home décor pieces to be found online—and cheap 20×20 pillow covers are bountiful IF you know where to look! And the best place to find pillow covers: Amazon. I […]

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Welp. I planned on designing my den for the One Room Challenge, which was originally scheduled for April, but like everything else on the planet, it has been postponed because of the health crises. But I’m moving ahead with decorating my family room anyway. Why decorate the family room in the middle of a Pandemic? […]

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If you want the crown for the most boring and ugly kitchen on the planet, I am gladly handing it over to you. I wore it for quite a while, but alas I finally moved on when I got the grit and the gumption to makeover my kitchen on a low budget. Even if you’re […]

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