Window treatments can be affordable, functional and still transform the look of a room. When tackling the windows in my new townhome, I decided to shift my approach from simply choosing window coverings to choosing window dressings. Go from drab to dramatic with these five tricks! Source Window dressings can be expensive, but with a bit of shopping, there are some great choices that are super affordable. Kohl’s has such a variety to choose from and ALWAYS has a sale and stackable discounts. (Never buy anything from Kohl’s without a coupon or a sale.) These Sun Zero Extreme Black Out curtains were...
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Wall Art | Home Office Motivation
Adding wall decor to a room can add warmth, color and interest — this is nothing new. Filling blank walls can be daunting – but, with a little patience and reflection, you can create something meaningful and not necessarily spend a fortune. My daughter, Kelly, moved into a new townhouse and had very little decor to fill the space. She spends a lot of time in her home office with a lot of light and high ceilings. I took some time and looked for some quotes from some of the people she follows on social media or podcasts. Kelly is...
Pergola Shades | Pretty and Practical
Pergolas are a great way to define an outdoor living space with some architectural interest. As a bonus, pergola shades add great design features through color, texture, movement and shade from the mid-day sun. I installed a pergola a few years ago and loved the defined area and recently decided to tackle the pergola shades. I considered three aspects when tackling this project. FABRIC Outdoor fabrics come in a variety of colors and patterns. (Watch for sales or coupons from JoAnn Fabrics or Hobby Lobby!) The width of the shade is about one inch smaller than the opening of the...
Kitchen Refresh | 5 High Impact Changes to Gorgeous in Gold and Grey
My kitchen was one of the last, big projects to tackle in my house. Even though I was not changing the kitchen layout or flooring, I was procrastinating a bit due to the expense and disruption. Let’s take a look at the five upgrades that transformed my kitchen from builder-grade to a gorgeous gold and grey upgrade! CABINETS Let’s face it, kitchen cabinets have significant impact when changing the look of a kitchen. With this remodel, I budgeted for new cabinets, but didn’t break the bank. I went to my friends at Dawson Builders for my Aspect cabinets (Aspen, Poplar) with...
Laundry Room | Puppy Room Made Buffalo Check Fancy
With what started out as a kitchen renovation on the main floor of the house, has turned into a refresh of all of the adjoining rooms. Our laundry room gets ALOT of traffic. It houses the entrance from the garbage (the most used entrance into the house), the dog’s bowls, leases and of course, the washer/dryer. The laundry room had been painted some time ago with a two tone paint technique and a black border. The laundry tub was stained with paint and the molding was in definite need of a refresh. I had an extra cabinet from a miss-order...
Laundry Room Shelving | Repurposed Cedar Chest Lid
Kelly’s laundry room needed some shelving, so I fashioned a piece of cedar from a cedar chest I got from an estate sale into a shelf! (The chest was used as a planter in my garden!) Materials Wood (to suit purpose and space) (2) Flanges (2) Elbows (2) Connectors (2) Hangers Spray paint Screws I wanted the shelf to have a rod to hang clothes. I cut down the cedar chest lid to be deep enough to accommodate a hangar underneath. (I had already refinished the wood. (sanded and varnish) I had some spare flanges, and elbow and only need to buy two...
Coasters to Match Your Decor in 3 Easy Steps| Upcycled Wall Tile!
We have been adding some practical, decorative touches to my daughter’s new townhouse. I had some left over wall tile, fabric and Mod Podge from other projects and made these into some pretty coasters for her coffee table! Materials Needed: 4 x 4 white tile (available at The Home Depot or Lowe’s) Scissors or pinking shears (available at Hobby Lobby, fabric/craft stores) Mod Podge (any finish, available at Hobby Lobby) Fabric/Paper (any remnant fabric, decorative napkin/paper, print out) Felt (corresponding to the fabric/paper, available at Hobby Lobby, fabric/craft stores) Foam brush or roller (available at Hobby Lobby, fabric/craft stores, The Home Depot/Lowes) Glue...
Dog Bed | Repurposed Bed Pillows
I admittedly have an obsession with our puppies and think they should be comfortable at all times. So extra pillows in a house full of puppies means a couple of new dog beds. This project was simple to repurpose and dress up some unused pillows with fun fabric in just a few hours. Supplies Needed 2 bed pillows Choice of fabric Snap tape Needle/thread Sewing machine PILLOWS Tack pillows together CUT FABRIC Cut fabric about 4 inches larger than the width of the pillow and about 5 inches longer than the amount needed to cover the pillows. SNAPS and SIDES...
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