Tag: DIY
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REFLECTIONS ON MOTHER’S DAY
Are you stressing over Mother’s Day? I am encouraging you to think about MOTHER’S DAY a little differently this year. No ideas? No worries. I think the best gifts are gifts of your time. I’m sharing ideas on how you can “gift” your time. Do I have a few ideas for moms that I would…
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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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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. WHY A PLAYHOUSE…
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Holiday Porch Planter
PERK UP YOUR PORCH A perfect addition to your front porch in winter is a Holiday Porch Planter. These are easy to make, and expensive to buy so I’m going to share with you how to do it. This hands on project can be done with foraged items and an old pot, or vessel of…
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Wine and Coffee Bar Makeover
Have you ever seen a piece in the thrift store and thought I could make something from this? I’m so excited to share this project with you. This wine cabinet desperately needed a makeover. The goal was to upgrade it, so welcome to my Wine and Coffee Bar Makeover. Do you ever have a project…
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How to Make Fabric Pumpkins
Are you looking for inexpensive fall decor? I’m sharing this fabric pumpkin DIY so you can create a pumpkin patch for your home. Pumpkins are an easy way to get that fall feel on your porch or inside your home.
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My Gifts From The Sea
Have you ever picked up treasures from the beach and brought them home with you? I have jars of shells, bottles of shark teeth, sand dollars, and other treasures I’ve collected on vacations. I named this post gifts from the sea, not only is that one of my favorite books but it’s truly how…
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How To Make A Plant Stand From A Lampshade
Do you dislike 3 legged plant stands? Me too! I’ll show you how to create a plant stand that doesn’t tip over from an upcycled lampshade. Back to the project…. I’ve seen a few thrifted lamp shades made into table bases and that was my initial intent. Flash forward to the fact…
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How To Create Rustic DIYs From Wood
Do you love a rustic look? I do. There are so many things you can create with wood other than burning in the fire place or fire pit. DIY’s can include plant hangers, outdoor seating and vignettes using wood. We live in the woods so trees are always falling, limbs breaking and on occasion one…
