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Macramè Hanging Planter

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I consider myself a pretty proficient DIYer, and I feel like I have done almost EVERYTHING! But one thing I only recently started dabbling in is Macramè. And I'm so glad I did! I knocked out a hanging macramè planter in about an hour! And not only is it fun, it's also 100% easier than I expected it to be! Now I want to make ALL THE THINGS. SO FUN, right? And wouldn't these macramè ... [ Read More ]

Frolicking in the Fall Leaves

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Isn't there just SOMETHING about fall that hits you in the cozy spot? Fuzzy sweaters, pumpkin spice, and beautiful/colorful leaves! As much as we love those warm colors and gorgeous scenery, having leaves on our sidewalk gets kinda nasty after they've been trampled. And this was the perfect opportunity for Nick to play with another one of his new toys from STIHL! *This post is ... [ Read More ]

DIY Weekly Meal Planning MENU BOARD!

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Make meal planning easy and FUN with this DIY Chalkboard Menu Board! It's simple to make, and only takes minimal DIY skills!  So we’ve talked about menu planning (or lack thereof CAN I GET AN AMEN) here at Reality Daydream on several occasions. You know I’m not a planning-type, but I do love a good list. And that’s why THIS METHOD works sooooo good for me and the fam. We rock this method. And I ... [ Read More ]

Indian Corn Cake Stand Tutorial

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If you're looking to add some DIY autumn flair to your home, make this harvest-themed Indian Corn cake stand! So fun and easy! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I love the colors and patterns in Indian Corn. Mother Nature is such an amazing artist! I wanted to use a bundle of Indian Corn to make something autumn-y, and Indian Corn Cake Stand turned out so cute, I wanted to share! *this post contains ... [ Read More ]

Marble Hydro Dipping

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Marble Hydro Dipping is such a fun way to add swirly paint to just about any object. It's SO MUCH FUN, and we're sharing all the tips and products! I'm not gonna lie, sometimes it feels so good to put renovation off to the side for a moment, and do something really fun and new! You know I love to play around with different types of paints, mediums, and techniques, so this marble hydro dipping ... [ Read More ]

Curb Appeal Efforts: STIHL Hedge Trimmer Review

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As you know, we've been making more of an effort to up our curb appeal now that we live in an actual neighborhood, rather than the absolute middle of nowhere. Not that our neighbors have expectations, but we just don't want to be THAT SHAGGY HOUSE on the street. Ya know? This post is sponsored by STIHL. Thank you for supporting the fabulous brands that make Reality Daydream ... [ Read More ]

Glass Mosaic Backsplash Installation

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Designing a room in advance is NOT my forte. I would be a terrible interior designer! So blindly having to make BIG design decisions about my 'future kitchen' last year... when our kitchen was only but a hole in the ground ...was anxiety inducing TO SAY THE LEAST. So when the flooring and cabinets started going in, and the kitchen started to feel like it was coming together, I think a ... [ Read More ]

Leather Conditioning and Protecting Tips

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Raise your hand if you remember this SWEET Leather Tufted Storage Ottoman we built a few years back! Let's just say it's gotten some use and could use some leather conditioning. *This post is sponsored by Mohawk Finishes. Thank you for supporting the fabulous brands that make Reality Daydream possible! This post contains affiliate links.* We were (and still are) super proud of this build ... [ Read More ]

Kitchen Update – Jewelry

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I'm always surprised by how much time passes between my kitchen updates. OOPSY! I'm documenting everything in real-time in my Instagram Stories, so if you wanna be a part of that, go follow me @RealityDaydream! This is where we left you last time. (or click here to catch up on the whole kitchen saga!) We had recently gotten the cabinets and large appliances in place, which was SUCH a huge ... [ Read More ]

My Studio: Patchwork Stencil Wall

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You all know I love an accent wall. Over the years I've done this geometric feature wall, this herringbone patchwork wall and this tone-on-tone glossy swirl accent wall. I even wrote a post sharing a big ol' roundup of al my favorite accent walls from around the interwebs! And I had big plans for this studio space... involving another patchwork stenciled wall! ONLY DIFFERENT! I should ... [ Read More ]

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