I am a part of an Instagram challenge called Spruced Up Spaces. We are a group of home decor bloggers and Instagrammers. The challenge was to Spruce Up a Cozy Corner in our home. The winner of the challenge wins a $50 gift card to www.sprucedsurroundings.com. I will let you know if I win. Wish me luck. Give me a follow on Insta if you want to see all the participants spruced up spaces. You…
What is the most important thing to consider when designing your outdoor space? It’s not about what you like, it’s about how it will make you feel. A person can design their outdoor space in any way they want and still be happy with the outcome. Some people like a more natural look while others prefer something modern and sleek. The most important factor in designing an outdoor space is how it makes you feel;…
Today, I am joining a group of bloggers for a fun Before & After Home Tour. If you have been following me for a while then you may know that we completely gutted and redid our house! When we bought this home back in 2015 we knew we were in for a LOT of work. It was very outdated and hadn’t been touched since it was built in the 80’s. We decided to gut the…
No matter what kind of property you live in, whether it’s a studio apartment, a mansion, or something in between, it feels great when your interior design is on point. You’ll find your home is a much more comfortable space to go back to every day, and you’ll be confident and even proud to show people where you live. Yet getting interior design done right can be expensive if you’re not careful about it. It’s…
If you’ve been following me for a while then you know I love to refinish furniture. I have participated in a bunch of Thrift Store Challenges with a group of other bloggers, where we are asked to find something at a thrift store, garage sale, Facebook Marketplace or even waiting for the garbage trucks at the curb, and revamp it or even just style it in our homes. I usually do a piece of furniture.…
It’s time for the $10 on the 10th challenge, where a group of bloggers share ideas that cost less than $10! My project this month cost me $0. This month’s theme was The Holidays. I decided to make these quick and easy Oui Yogurt Jar Simple Christmas Craft using some saved up Oui yogurt jars and other supplies I had on hand. Be sure to check out what all the other bloggers made this month,…
As any lover of home decor and design will likely admit, finding space for all those spectacular DIY projects and seasonal decor purchases is a monumental challenge, if not outright impossible. For many, home decor isn’t just “stuff” – it has a sentimental value and perhaps brings back precious memories of times past. However, at a certain point, you may find you just don’t have space for all your treasures anymore. Your home feels cluttered…
After a few months off, we are back with our Thrift Store Challenge blog hop! I have been participating in these monthly Thrift Store Challenges with a group of bloggers for over a year, but thanks to COVID we had to take some time off. Anyway, we are BACK! If you are new here, the rules for the challenge are as follows – purchase something from a thrift shop, garage sale, etc. OR revamp/upcycle a…
