Wondering how to paint a bench? Follow this easy DIY tutorial for a furniture makeover. Apparently, it's the month to share furniture makeovers of pieces I've had since I was a kid. Well, actually this is the end of that streak because this bench and last week's chair makeover are the only pieces I still have, but two in a row counts as a streak, right?! This little bench was in my room as a kid, and now we're going to use it for our daughter. I'm not quite sure how it happened but, just ... Read More about How to paint a bench
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A painted Christmas village house
It's easy to paint a Christmas village house for a brand new look! What a cheap, easy Christmas decoration. This project has been on my to-do list for hmmm 3 or 4 years. I've lost track. I've been asked a few times recently how I get all my projects and blogging done while being home with our daughter. The short answer is, I just don't get it all done anymore. This project is a prime example of that! The house started blue: And now: But it took a while to get here. I painted ... Read More about A painted Christmas village house
16 easy DIY wall decor ideas
A great list of easy DIY wall decor and DIY wall art ideas whether you’re looking for metal, wood, cork, rustic or painted pieces for your blank walls! As we start decorating our walls in various rooms, I realized just how much DIY wall decor we've put together over the years. Houses can have a lot of walls to fill, and while I love shopping for artwork, there's something fun (and budget-friendly) about a DIY project, too. So I figured I'd round up our favorite DIY wall decor projects ... Read More about 16 easy DIY wall decor ideas
Nursery artwork with a thrifted frame
Such a cute easy idea for nursery artwork - just paint an old frame and pop a cute print inside! You may have forgotten since I haven't mentioned it on the blog in a while, but we've been working on the nursery makeover! It's been a little slow going, and I'd definitely recommend getting a nursery done before the baby is born, but that wasn't really an option for us! Oh well. I'm pretty sure the baby doesn't mind the lack of wall decor in her room! :) But I do, which brings us ... Read More about Nursery artwork with a thrifted frame
A mini sled makeover with dark wax
Transform a thrift store sled into a fun winter decor piece or play piece for doll. This DIY project gives overviews for using clay paint and dark wax. This is a fun little DIY that started with a trip to the thrift store. Don't a lot of good makeovers start with a trip to the thrift store?! I found this little sled and thought it could be Christmas / winter decor or a fun little sled for a doll in the future playroom. The sled started like this: In need of a makeover, ... Read More about A mini sled makeover with dark wax