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My Blue and White Family Room Reveal (2020)

September 26, 2020

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 décor except online. Yeah, that family room. Blue and White Family Room Plan Here was my very loose original plan: When ... View Post

Change the Color of Chair Legs in 3 Easy Steps

September 2, 2020

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 were perfectly priced and perfectly sized but the orange legs they were sporting were just a NO. I hated them. But ... View Post

Pivot

August 19, 2020

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 design or carpentry skill or even gasp--a desire. Ya girl just needed to get her house together ... View Post

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Simple DIY Fall Wreath Tutorial for a Welcoming Front Door

August 18, 2020

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 published as a part of a round-up of stylish fall wreaths in 2018. I decided to make ... View Post

The Simple Cash App Trick That Saves You Money

June 29, 2020

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 home with my son was a huge financial sacrifice and coupons really helped get us through the ... View Post

The Easiest Way to Hang Curtains Without Making Holes in Your Wall

May 21, 2020

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 you can still hang them wide allowing all the beautiful natural light to shine ... 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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