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Fall is my favorite time of year – pumpkin everything, cool weather, autumn foliage, and fun Fall activities. So, obviously, I LOVE decorating for Fall. Over the years, I’ve learned how to decorate for fall without spending much money and I want to share my money saving fall decor ideas with you. If you want …
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I am so excited March has finally arrived! This winter is (mostly) behind us and I’m looking forward to warmer months ahead! Today I’ve teamed up with Bree at ZDesign At Home, along with a carefully curated group of bloggers, to share part of my spring home tour with you! I love this group and …
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These metal grid wall organizers are calling, “Make me!” They all look so good in these photos, but a big part of that is the expert styling. If I make my own, will I be able to curate it so perfectly? I guess we’ll find out, since I’m to the point where I’ve been casually trawling …
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Ive actually had my eye on a few of these trays lately, but never could pull the trigger because of the hefty price tags. I really couldnt believe how inexpensive this was to make and how simple it was to put together! Im so excited to have a pretty 3 tier tray of my own now! | www.makingitinthemountains.com
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Ive been trying to figure out what to do with my lids. Finally!
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Mason jars are one of my favorite things. I’m usually a pretty frugal gal, but put me in an antique store with vintage jars, and I go a bit gaga. There are just so many things you can do with them! These are some of my favorite projects that I’ve found around the internet, rangingKeep Reading
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In the last few days, I have received several emails and comments asking for a “how to” on how I paint my furniture. Honestly, every piece is different but typically we do the same few steps. I will use my dresser redo to explain things since that is where the majority of the questions came from! You gals are so sweet with all of the compliments! For this piece, it was a dark wood with a glossy lacquer of some sort over top. I started by lightly sanding the dresser to remove some of that shiny junk off… I know, I sound so professional 😉 Then, I wiped off the dust from sanding. This roughened up the wood a bit and since I was using spray paint, I wanted it to stick really well. I also recommend using Gloss Off. You can get it from Home Depot and it helps the paint adhere better. Next, I removed all the hardware and put it in a sandwich baggie so I didn’t lose anything. Losing screws and hardware = not cool. Not like I’ve lost any in the middle of a project or anything 😉 Next, I took all of the drawers …
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Those who know me well know that I’ve been giving up most of my commercial beauty and health products and making my own cheaper and healthier alternatives. So far I’ve been successful in giving up commercial face wash, shampoo, conditioner, lotion, hair products, and even some makeup! (I’m sure I’ll post more on these soon!) …
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Well, it’s only week 2 of our Back to Basics blogging series, and I’m freaking out. I’ve literally no idea what basic skill I have left to teach you next week. It’s ridiculous, but I’m really realizing how much I lack skills that would be categorized as basic. I have no idea how to cook…I …
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I dont know about you, but Im constantly looking out for beautiful artwork and ideas to decorate our walls. I love changing things up and am usually re-arranging things frequently. Today, I thought Id share with you a few ideas for decoarting your walls and some free downloads Ive found around the internet. Also – look out for the coupon code to download a free print from the Maiedae print shop at the end of this post! :) watercolor // love you to the moon // I like boring …
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Ive always wanted to know the right pattern for handmade envelopes!
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