handmade home decor, diy & decorating on a budget
I finally was able to get a laundry room I absolutely love! All because my dryer just decided to stop working. This was back in March at the beginning of quarantine. So I went without a dryer for a few months and finally decided to get out shopping once things were opening up again. But this time I really wanted…
Hello Spring! Yup, we finally made it to spring but technically not until 4:58pm in our neck of the woods. Did y'all ever wonder if the snow would stop? I know it officially has not stopped yet but the end is near, right! But seriously, I love the 4 seasons we are blessed with here in Wisconsin. Some more than…
Just like that its Saturday already. Did you all have a great week? This week kinda kicked my butt. I had so much planned to do but then I also had so many appointments and other commitments I didn't get to everything that needed to be done. I am sure we all have weeks like that, right? Hubs was at…
Hello hello! Some of you that follow me on facebook already know but for those of you that have not heard my daughter had her baby! Woot Woot and it's a BOY! That is the reason for me being MIA last week. The little nugget caught us off guard arriving two weeks early, but was welcomed with loving arms. Cayden…
Oooooohhhhh friends I am so excited to share this super easy and super fast DIY puck light trick for any wall light. Yup even if it is one that is wired for electricity and you don't want to go through that trouble. No fear I got you covered! My birthday was last month and I had asked for a farmhouse…
Happy Valentines Day friends! How many of you celebrate Valentines Day? Hubs and I keep it pretty simple but we have been celebrating every year since we been married. We always get a little something for each other but that's all. I usually bake something special for him along with cooking dinner and this year I also bought him a…
How to decorate above kitchen cabinets? I get asked this question from time to time and today I thought I would share some ideas I have on the subject. First off, please know I am not a professional designer and these tips are fully my own. Honestly, there is no right or wrong way and almost anything goes. In other…
Okay, you all know how obsessed I am with antique looking books and using them in decor. If you remember back in this post here I shared how simple it is to make brand new books look like vintage books. I mean seriously they are just soooo old looking right? To think those were brand new books and they are…
Well friends I am thankful last week is over. Sorry I was a bit MIA but my poor family got a stomach flu and boy did it jump around. My 1 year old grandson started with it then his mom (my daughter) got it two days later and hours later her husband got it. My hubs had gone that day…
Good morning buddies. How was your week? I had a great one and even took some time to style up my new pantry hubs created. Very soon I will share it with you but I want to finish up a few loose ends like labeling some things. Thursday was my birthday and turning 29 (again) is always fantastic. What is…
Howdy howdy friends! I hope you all had a fabulous weekend and spent much time with family. Or did you work on projects and accomplished them all? Either way I hope it was great. Let me start off by saying I received some sad and shocking news on Friday evening. One of my kindest, sweetest client passed away just two…
Happy 2019 friends! I think 2018 was the fastest year of my life so far. I totally feel like I just got use to writing and saying 2018 and now its already over. Just like snap your fingers and zap it's gone! Overall though, it was such a good year in my business and family life. This new year might…
Well friends Thanksgiving is now less than a week away. I mean seriously can you believe it? My hubs bought our Turkey the other day and I will need to get him out of the freezer this weekend. He is a big boy weighing in at just under 24lbs. I asked my daughters if they wanted Turkey again this year…
Well friends the time has come I had to move a couple pieces in my living room one last time. Let me start by saying I re-arrange my living room at least every 6 months if not sooner. My hubby knows nothing stays in its location for very long. But sadly that has now changed. As many of you know…
Friday Favorites and other tidbits Woot Woot time for this weeks Friday favorites and I have a bunch of random things to share. I am also working on a blog post of my living room so that will be coming soon! But first off shout out to NOVEMBER! Yes it is November 2018 already and how about them colors! I…
Hello my friends! You have asked and I promised to deliver. So, today I am sharing how I brought simple touches of fall decor in my home. I crave simplicity so my go to pieces for fall this year are mostly pumpkins. Also, some plaid and buffalo check patterns, wheat and other fall foliage and some cute signs here and…
Happy Friday friends! Who wants to come shopping with me? I just wanted to pop on quick and tell you about the Friends and Family sale at World Market. If you are like me Ms. bargain hunter this is a great one you won't want to miss. It is only valid Oct 5-8th, 2018 so you don't have much time. I…
My best money saving secret on the internet! I know, I know this is not DIY or home decor related but kinda it is because it started with that and then it turned into something I am so excited about that I need to share. I mean when I save money over and over and it all adds up you…