Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Scrap Wood Hearts
I love hearts. Especially pink or natural wood. If you are one who leans toward a more neutral home, then you might find these will fit in quite nicely. I am excited to share these adorable scrap wood hearts I made for Valentine’s Day. Of course you could always paint them red or a brighter…
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DIY Charcuterie or Cutting Board
Oversized charcuterie and cutting boards are very popular. Are you a fan? I love them and am going to share how to DIY a charcuterie or cutting board. These are made from a hardwood – black walnut. It’s a beautiful wood but is a very messy tree to have in your yard. Trust me I’ve…
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Thrifted Bookcase Makeover
If you are like me – you love a good thrift store find. Seriously not much gets me more excited than scoring something from a thrift store. Something I can makeover and give a forever home. Bonus if it has a little backstory. Actually Carmine would say “bonus” if I sold it. Meet my thrifted…
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NAVY GUEST BATH IDEAS
This project got completed literally the last day of the year. The guest bath reveal is ready! I wrote about this early in 2021 but other projects seemed to take priority. We thought finally it was time to get the vanity out of the guest room and the tub out of the office. I have…
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Five Winter Refresh Tips
Do you take your Christmas decor down right away or wait? I used to keep my tree and decor up until after New Year, sometimes Epiphany. Lately I take it down within a few days of Christmas, definitely before the new year. After everything is packed up, I think it feels a little empty. Feel…
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Paint Buffalo Plaid
Learn how to use this fun stencil to paint buffalo plaid and update anything with this popular look. I was able to create a one of a kind planter in a few easy steps. Follow along to see how! Search around and I bet you can find something to update. I purchased this planter from…
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The Best Gift Ever
Last holiday season was different in so many ways because of Covid. Realizing what most of us really missed was being with family, the thought of dropping off an outfit, toy or book just didn’t seem to fit the bill. Yes, it had to be different. Enter – The Best Gift Ever. Table of ContentsWHY…
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Simple & Easy Fresh Wreath
I’m going to show you the fastest and easiest way to make a fresh wreath. Do you have a wreath on your door? No? Let’s go – there’s still time! I’m serious, in minutes you can create the most beautiful wreath for the holidays. Just keep reading. Maybe one day I’ll have a faux Christmas…
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Holiday Porch Planter
Table of ContentsPERK UP YOUR PORCHPORCH PLANTER WORKSHOPBEFORE YOU BEGIN YOUR PORCH PLANTERTHE THRILL – SPILL – FILL METHODADDING WHIMSYSTEPS TO BUILD A HOLIDAY PORCH PLANTERSUPPLIES NEEDED TO BUILD A PORCH PLANTERYOU’VE GOT THIS!SHOP THIS POSTTHANK YOU PERK UP YOUR PORCH A perfect addition to your front porch in winter is a Holiday Porch Planter.…
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Ten Ways To Style a Dough Bowl
Do you love dough bowls but aren’t sure how to style them? I’m going to share 10 ways to style a dough bowl. Dough Bowls, vintage, reproduction, trough style, round, oval – the possibilities are endless. Not only in how they look but in how they can be used in your home. Do you have…
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Twine Tree Tutorial
Learn how to make this adorable twine Christmas tree in this Twine Tree Tutorial. Using scraps, it’s easy to do. I’m sharing a cute and easy DIY Twine Christmas Tree. It’s rustic and simple and with the buzz about shipping delays and product shortages, creating something from scraps around the house is the best idea!…
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Holiday Bags, Tags and Baked Goods
Table of ContentsBags, Tags and Baked Goods Oh MyTagsThis is perfect for a gift wrapped to look rustic.BagsBaked Goods Bags, Tags and Baked Goods Oh My Are you looking for creative ideas for your holiday wrapping? I have several ideas for bags, tags and baked goods. It’s that time of year when we have get…
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