Like many decorators, I am a sucker for a fun and colorful throw pillow! I firmly believe that throw pillows are a direct reflection into ones’ inner “interior designer.” This week, I am determined to give my patio a little bit more “oomph” and I plan on doing that with a set of […]
DIY home
10 Unique Ways to Paint Your Walls
I love having aspects of the coast throughout my home! However, aside from the typical turquoise blue and nautical stripes, I sometimes struggle with how to paint my walls so they reflect the cool vibes of the coast. I’m setting out to paint my office this next weekend, and all of these are a […]
Fabulously Fresh Mantlepieces for the Fourth
The Fourth of July is less than a month away, and I am THROWING myself into decorating! It’s never too early to feel a little patriotic, at least I don’t think so, anyway! I spent last week tackling my Fourth of July porch, planning an epic Fourth of July picnic. Now that those two […]
When Life Gives You Lemons: You DIY Lemonade Stands!
I don’t know about your kiddos, but I know that mine tend to get extremely bored by the end of Summer! If Summer boredom has given your kids a few lemons, it’s time to DIY a lemonade stand! Below are a few of my favorite DIY lemonade stands perfect for Summer (or beach!) […]
How to Paint Upholstery
Thrift store furniture finds are awesome! But sometimes their color can leave much to be desired. Sometimes a piece has “good bones” and a horrible color! But I am here to tell you that you should purchase it anyway; you can always repaint it! Here’s how! There are several different varieties of fabric paint out […]
How to Distress Furniture (In Only A Few Hours!)
You know how they say “The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago, the second best time is now.” Well guess what? Now is definitely the time to age your favorite pieces of furniture to make them look as good as…old! So lets get on with it! For this incredibly simple DIY project […]