Live Simply & Create Beautiful Things
You might have seen our recent post about how to make No-Sew Bleached Drop Cloth Curtains. Well, the response has been amazing! SO many of you have pulled out those Rubbermade tubs and tackled this project for your own how, which got me thinking…there are tons of ways to use this gorgeous fabric, and so many options for creating incredible farmhouse decor on a budget.
DIY Dog Treat & Leash Holder – an easy mason jar project Now, we don’t have a dog (YET!). Unfortunately, our little bitty back yard just wouldn’t be fair to the giant dog I’m hoping to get one day. But when I buy the cottage-style farmhouse of my dreams on acres of land, you better believe I will have a giant pup. For now, I
We have been talking about renovating our kitchen for ages. When we moved into our house, we basically made it livable. We removed a giant mirror wall, painted the crazy colors a little more neutral, and removed the popcorn ceiling. That’s where it’s sat for the last 5 years. Somewhere in-between totally horrendous and something we’d actually be proud of. One challenging part of our
How to sand, prep, and stain wood – a beginner’s guide to DIY woodworking. How to Sand, Prep, and Stain Wood Laying a good foundation can make a huge difference in the outcome of a project. Learning the proper way to sand, prep, and stain wood will help each project go smoother and quicker. Sand the Wood Sanding wood isn’t always the most fun part
How to Paint a Wood Sign + a free farmhouse printable If you’ve been looking at farmhouse decor or anything inspired by Joanna Gaines, you’ve probably noticed that modern farmhouse homes are full of words. Quotes are featured on signs, chalkboards, and windows. These inspirational words fill walls in kitchens, bedrooms, and hallways. We have several signs that we love that feature things that are
DIY Mason Jar Art Supply Organizer for Kids – How to Make a Simple, DIY Art Station I love mason jars – they are affordable, pretty, and easy to clean (anything you can toss in the dishwasher is OK by me!). Because of this, my house is full of them! I use mason jars as vases, candle holders, and organizers. Today, I want to show
How to Plank an Accent Wall – creating a DIY Shiplap accent wall for Less Than $50 These days everyone knows about Shiplap from my 93 year old grandma to my 3 year old daughter. Joanna Gains has catapulted this humble wood wall paneling material into stardom. I am not immune to the shiplap disease – in fact I caught the infection right
DIY Wall Mounted Kid’s Bookshelves I absolutely love to read. When I was a kid, I would get in trouble for staying up too late reading. I would crack open my door after my parents tucked me in and read The Babysitters Club by the light of the hallway lamp until early morning. Even now, my husband will have to pry a good book out
Top 5 Power Tools for Beginners – Part of the Beginner’s Guide to DIY It can be hard to know where to start when building a workshop from scratch. DIY projects can seem intimidating if you don’t know where to start, so we are walking through some of the basics. Today we are sharing the Top 5 Power Tools for Beginners. You can make hundreds
How to Make No-Sew Bleached Drop Cloth Curtains (plus how to bleach drop cloth without the whole house smelling like a pool!) You guys…I am so excited to share this project with you! When we moved into our house, the one thing I hated was the heavy brown curtains. Well, five years later they still hang on the curtain rods, taunting me. No more! I
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