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Geometric Pattern Plywood Accent Wall

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So today I’m going to show you what we’ve been doing in the bedroom! Other than sleeping, and… stuff. Let’s talk accent walls, shall we? You know I’m a fan of geometric accent walls, especially when there’s a 3-dimensional aspect involved. Kinda like the Patchwork Herringbone Wall we did in the twins’ room (which is still a front-runner for my favorite project ever). Last year, I saved an ... [ Read More ]

Rounded Wooden Doormat Tutorial

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My tutorial for our Half Circle Wooden Doormat has been very popular since I posted it almost 2 years ago. I love it when people email us their versions of our project… makes my DIY-lovin’ heart happy. I even noticed that one of my blogging friends from Shades of Blue Interiors knocked one out recently. So awesome! Since making my first version, I’ve learned a few things about this project and ... [ Read More ]

Rounded Upholstered Boho Headboard

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I’m pretty excited about things going down in our master bedroom. I’m speaking mostly of the rated-G things… like lighting, wall treatments, and chunky crown molding. We’re a little ways from an actual room reveal, but I’m ready to reveal the headboard. It cost exactly $30 to make. NOTE: I think this headboard would also be great in a kids room! And I included it in a roundup of ideas ... [ Read More ]

Porch Happenings and Front Door Paint

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I’ve done a lot of cute things to our porchy area to make it more inviting… after all, it is the only door that gets used. We built the planter boxes, affixed that vintage mailbox as a little planter, crafted the Kilim house number art, the… and painted the door orange. This post contains affiliate links. See our Disclosure for all the deets! With all the color that’s going on, I like to slap ... [ Read More ]

My Unfinished Trinket Box Makeover!

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You might remember about a month ago, I announced a fun little contest for you my readers! We’ve got a bunch of contestants, and the submissions are rolling in! Everyone is making over these unfinished trinket boxes with their own spin, in hopes of winning 75 cans of different colors of spray paint!! Tomorrow is the deadline, so I’ll be sharing everyone’s projects next week for you to feast ... [ Read More ]

Stenciled Cinder Block Planter

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We're honored to collaborate with EcoScraps on this post, and were compensated for our time. All opinions and project ideas belong to us! I love the idea of using Cinder Blocks as planters, and have seen some really cute ones out there. As you know I’ve been making an effort to ‘freshen up’ our front porch (that we never use, but is very visible from the road), so I thought it would be fun to add ... [ Read More ]

Furniture Finishing Technique – Bermuda Blending

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Dear friends, I have such a special treat for you today. So I was cruising Facebook (against my better judgment and time-management), and came across this AMAZING armoire. I loved it so much and spent the next 30 minutes trying to find the actual creator, and a corresponding website. I wanted to pin it so I could remember and be inspired! Once I finally found Maria’s Facebook page, I got lost ... [ Read More ]

Rotating Craft Caddy

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I don’t know about your part of the world, but here in Iowa, the weather has been amahhh-zing. It could not be more beautiful! Waking up to the birds chirping and a slight breeze blowing in the window? Let’s just say that magical springtime feeling (paired with a cup of black coffee) is just the thing I need to give me a little boost in the morning. Some days, I’m even inspired to actually do my ... [ Read More ]

Vertical Garden Hanging Gutter Planter

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It seems like this spring there’s a fun trend of MAKING EVERYTHING A PLANTER. And frankly, I love it. Rusty tool box? Why not marigolds! Old retainer box? Pop a succulent in! Grungy toilet you found in the ditch on the wrong side of the tracks? PEONIES! But seriously. I do really love the idea of repurposing things, so today’s project is right up our alley! When Home Depot invited us ... [ Read More ]

How to make new wood look like old distressed barn boards

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If you don't already, you should subscribe to our blog so you get an email every time we publish a new blog post (not more than 2 times a week... TOPS)! You can also follow us on Facebook and Instagram so you don't miss ANY of this madness! There are sooooo many different methods and techniques out there for distressing or aging wood to look like rugged old barn boards. But I’ve tried them all… ... [ Read More ]

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