One of my bigger and more spontaneous projects this summer was building an X-leg outdoor table. We have a nice deck with a beautiful view and we haven’t really utilized it as much as we wanted to in our house so far. I built some outdoor couches a couple of years ago and we’ve used… Read more
How to Make a DIY Gilded Pumpkin
Gold is still in–I’m declaring it to be so. I still love it and it’s my metallic of choice. I’m also still loving navy blue, so what better combo for a fun fall craft than to make a DIY gilded pumpkin with actual gold leaf? Besides I’ve always though navy blue and gold go perfectly… Read more
Fall Farmhouse Decor on Amazon
Fall is nearly here!!! And it’s my favorite time to decorate, yes even more than Christmas. Although I really love decorating for Christmas too. But there is just something so exciting about fall, so many changes happening. I thought I’d compile some of my favorite fall farmhouse decor on Amazon, because that’s always my first… Read more
Layering Rugs in the Living Room
In my first attempt at layering rugs, I just bought two new rugs for my family room. We’ve lived in our house for less than five years and this is the third rug I’ve purchased. The first one I bought was good quality, but not a pattern I loved. The second one I love the… Read more
5 Steps to Make Your House Reflect Your Style
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of CORT Furniture Outlet for IZEA Worldwide. All opinions are 100% mine. Owning my own home has been my favorite thing ever. We rented for a long time and even though I made a lot of efforts, I don’t think I was very successful… Read more
How to Use a Cordless Nail Gun
One of the best things I ever learned was how to use a cordless nail gun. And buying my little Ryobi Airstrike 18 gauge brad nailer was one of the best purchases I ever made. I have used this tool in countless projects and it is such a game changer in DIY. Lots of people… Read more
How to Get Kids to Read This Summer
This is it…it’s summer now. School is out, and my five kids are mine for three solid months. I love summer, but in order for me to retain my sanity, we still have to maintain something of a schedule. I require my kids to do their morning jobs (clean room, make bed + two other… Read more
How to Use a Cordless Drill and Driver
When I first started doing DIY projects, the biggest hurdle was learning how to use power tools. It seemed intimidating at first, but I just took it one or two tools at a time and increased my skills as I went. I really want to inspire you guys out there to be brave enough to… Read more
