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DIY Cane Daybed CB2 Dupe

I searched high and low for an affordable natural element twin / daybed and came up with some beautiful options, but none within my budget for a two-year-old’s bedroom. This bed right here from CB2 is $978, and I was able to build a pretty dupe cane daybed for $150!   How to Build a […]

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One Room Challenge: Master Bedroom Design

It’s here you guys! The fall round of the One Room Challenge! For those who are new and don’t know what the One Room Challenge is, it is basically a design forum where bloggers/DIYers/designers take one room and transform it over a 6 week span. There are amazing featured designers 20 featured designers who were […]

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Paint Glass Doors, the Easy Way

Disclosure: I received paint from Sherwin-Williams as compensation for the post. All views and opinions expressed in the post are my own and no other compensation was provided. It’s no secret that I am a major fan of Sherwin Williams Emerald line. I have used their paint throughout my home on trim work, DIY cabinetry, shiplap, baseboard […]

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Budget Friendly Faux White Oak Floating Shelves

White oak, clean sleek lines, and modern farmhouse are two design components that are trending HOT right now, but not in the sense that they are fads, the design is popular because it showcases minimalism and is timeless. So let’s build some Faux White Oak Floating Shelves!

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Herringbone Board and Batten Wall Tutorial

Herringbone board and batten wall tutorial. Create a beautiful focal wall in one day with $40 of wood trim.

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How to Install Thin Brick the Easy Way

It can be intimidating to install thin brick accent wall. Others may lead towards tile or paint instead because the idea of installing brick seems too daunting, but alas I am here to tell you that the installation of brick is not as hard as one might think. For a full tutorial on how to […]

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5 Ways to Refresh your Living Room On a Budget

Embarking on these living room builtins (full tutorial on building the benches here) and making the space feel a little more cohesive and clean took a lot of planning and building materials are not cheap!  So I’m thrilled that I was able to manage my budget with the help of Jane.  First, if you haven’t […]

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How to Shiplap your Island on a Budget

I get excited when I am able to share a project that not only is BEAUTIFUL and done on a budget. Just like this $55 like this shiplap island. When we first moved into our home I knew the headboard was nice, but it definitely wasn’t my style. I continued to live with it because […]

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Labor Day Sale Round-up

My favorite Labor Day Sale deals and steals you don’t want to miss. Lighting. I love how selecting a unique fixture can completely transform the esthetic and feel of a space. World Market has so many amazing choices when it comes to lighting. Some modern while others give off a more classic or even bohemian […]

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