I’ve been working on lots of wedding decor items and it’s been so fun! Last week, I finished up this welcome sign that pulled inspiration from lots of places. Acrylic My future daughter-in-law wanted an acrylic sign, so that’s where we started! I ordered this frosted piece of acrylic from Home Depot. It is 24” x 36” and was the most expensive material in the project ($47), but not too bad! I have heard you can get clear acrylic and sand it to get the same effect as the frosted acrylic. The frosted is more expensive than clear. I’ll will...
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Wedding Shower Balloon Arch
What’s a wedding shower without balloons? To be honest, this is something I wanted to try and knew my son’s wedding shower would be the perfect occasion. Balloon Arch Stand The balloon arch would be freestanding in the wedding shower event space. Meaning, there would be no good place to attach the balloons, apart from a “stand”. I did a test run on the arch and stand and discovered it would be best to build a stand with two sides and one top pole. I used PVC pipe for the sides and top; 90 degree elbow fitting to attach the...
Wedding Shower Favor
This wedding shower favor was a big hit this weekend! Candles can be a crowd pleaser especially with a decorative container and a scent selected by the couple. I found these antique sherbet dishes at an antique store. Fortunately, there was an ample supply and I was able to get a discount!! The dishes were originally $6 each and I purchased them for $3. We made a sample candle to ensure the glass would withstand heat. My son and future daughter-in-law selected a scent that was a favorite to my mom so it offered a special meaning. My son is...
Green is on Trend in 2022
Each year, there are many articles on 2022 color trends and I love pouring over these. Porch Day Dreamer has a great post on 2022 color trends, including cabinet color trends, which is an extension of the overall color trends. “Green” is on trend for 2022 and I’m loving it! I love color and tend to introduce it in a measured way. Think decor such as pillows, curtains, throws, artwork, etc. I have been a bit more brave with my investment properties by incorporating color in bathroom and kitchen cabinets. This has been so fun! In my most recent renovation...
Favorite Projects of 2020
As I look back at the projects from 2020, it was hard to pick my favorites – but, my picks were centered around things I made for family and/or things I learned along the way. Here’s a quick recap! PROJECTS FOR FAMILY Little Cooper made his debut this year and was definitely a highlight for 2020. This quilt weaves the old with the new. The bins directly below are for little Cooper’s nursery. These tired pieces were given new life and a new home for family. Or, this side table was just built from scratch for my daughter. Loved working...
Three Tips To Manage Project Overwhelm
You are not alone in having some nerves around starting a new project — especially if the project is big or involved or requires new or different tools and skills. Believe me, I have been there many times and have managed through the overwhelm using these strategies. Chunking If project-size has moved you into overwhelm, chuck the project into several smaller phases and tackle these one at a time. For example, a bathroom renovation could be chunked into (1) demo; (2) plumbing (3) tile; (4) painting; (5) vanity installation; and, (6) lighting. The individual phases are not likely as daunting....
Personalized DIY Gifts Ideas
Gift giving is one of my favorite things to do and thoughtful gifts are my favorites to give! Over the years, I’ve made some several gifts for family and friends that were so fun to give and receive. Below are some of my favorite gifts put together with love! T SHIRT QUILT My son, Kevin, was an avid baseball player from a young age through college. He had a large collection of t-shirts from his baseball teams sitting in his closet. Last Christmas, I pieced together the t-shirts and had it quilted. For more details, here is the T Shirt Quilt...
Tricks for Setting and Getting Your Sale Price on Facebook Marketplace
Setting and getting the sale price of your item can be simple and managed with a little research. Here are a few tricks to get some intel on the items you are selling by using the Facebook Marketplace online platform itself! Understanding Supply Understanding the supply of your item helps to determine its sale price. Within Facebook Marketplace, use the search bar to find the item you are looking to sell and consider these three dimensions: Posts in Your Area – If there are several posts of your item in your immediate area, the buyer has options. This isn’t necessarily...
Three Timing Tips for Selling on Facebook Marketplace
Facebook Marketplace is an awesome platform to sell just about anything but can take the patience of a saint. Managing too many or too few messages, buyer no-shows, low-ball offers are just some of my experiences when selling items in preparation for my recent move. (See Make Money on Your Move blog post.) So, let’s get to some key strategies for getting to a successful and efficient sale. Timing is everything! Time Between Buyer Interest and Pickup The key factor in driving a sale is to compress the time from when a shopper shows interest in an item and pick up....
Make Money on Your Move
Moving to a new house is no joke, but you can have some fun turning the effort into some cash. I recently downsized from a 2300 square foot home to a 1500 square foot townhouse and happy to say that I picked up a few tips on how to get PAID to have items moved from my house! It’s all about mindset and a few organization strategies Start Early Allowing enough time has two key advantages. One, it helps manage the potential overwhelm of preparing to move. Too much to do, in too little time is usually a recipe for...
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