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Art and Craft, DIY, Everyday Decor, Home Decor, Home Projects, Thrift Flips · January 21, 2025

Abstract Art: DIY Art for a Stylish Fireplace Mantel Upgrade

People tend to have strong opinions about abstract art. Some love it, while others dismiss it as unskilled or accidental—arguing that it doesn’t even belong in the category of "real art" because "anyone can do that." My response? Give it a try! It’s fun, it’s cathartic, and there’s something ...

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Everyday Decor, Home Decor · January 21, 2025

How to Install Wall Sconces: Adding Style and Light

Our 80-year-old home is full of charm, but like many older houses, it has its quirks—one of the most noticeable being the lack of overhead lighting in the living room. To combat this, we’ve relied on a mix of floor lamps and table lamps to illuminate the space. While they mostly do the job, we ...

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Cleaning and Organization, Home Management · January 17, 2025

30 Days, 30 Tasks: A Busy Person’s Guide to New Year Decluttering with Decluttering Checklist

I know it’s cliche, but this time of year has a way of making us feel overburdened by our stuff, doesn’t it? There’s something about the fresh start of January that gets us craving simplicity and order. But here’s the thing: cliches exist for a reason. If now feels like the right time for you to ...

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Cleaning and Organization, Home Management · January 10, 2025

Start the New Year Fresh with This Home Cleaning Checklist Printable

The beginning of a new year is the perfect time to reset. While resolutions and goal-setting often take center stage, starting with a clean and organized home can create a powerful mindset shift. A home cleaning checklist printable might be the tool you need to alleviate some of the stress of ...

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DIY, Home Projects · January 6, 2025

How to Install a Rug Stair Runner: A DIY Guide

Installing a rug stair runner was one of those DIY projects that seemed daunting at first, but it turned out to be much easier than I expected. The secret? Good preparation, the right tools, and a bit of patience. One crucial tip: invest in an electric stapler. Yes, it’s a bit of an upfront cost, ...

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The frame of our newish couch broke, but thanks to The frame of our newish couch broke, but thanks to a service warranty, we got it checked out. Turns out, a knot in the wood caused a main support bar to crack in three directions—bad enough that the repair guy wanted to haul the whole couch to the shop for a few days. That sounded awful, so I asked if he could get it started and show me how to finish the job.

He was awesome, walked me through the first part, and left me with wood glue and torque screws. A few hours later, the couch was back in business.

A few years ago, I wouldn’t have had the confidence to tackle something like this, but learning to DIY has changed that. It may seem like a small thing to some, but I love the confidence that building and repairing things in my own home has brought me. DIY is about learning, problem-solving, getting creative, and most importantly—trying.

What did Michael Jordan say? “You miss 100% of the couches you don’t fix?” Oh wait, that might have been Michael Scott. Either way, I’m glad I went for it.

Follow along if you’re also learning to DIY! Let's learn together! #womenwhodiy #makinghome #makinghomes #makinghomehappen #dıy #diyprojects #homerepair #homerepairs #womenwhobuild
Our Christmas was majorly interrupted by the flu t Our Christmas was majorly interrupted by the flu this year. We had to cancel all of our plans, including our annual Christmas Eve party, which was a major letdown. I was down for the count for a few weeks, so the holiday decor stuck around a little longer than usual… like, into the second week of January. 

Then CapCut decided to dip for a minute, and this reel got stuck in limbo. But it’s back, I am mostly recovered, and our regular decor is back in place. 

As much as I love Christmas decor, it feels good to have a clean, minimal living room again. All of my plants are back in place, we hung up some new artwork, and added wireless sconces above our mantle that pull everything together and brighten up the room.

 #homedecor #christmasdecor #takingdownchristmas #cozy #cozyhome #moderntraditional #modernvintage #thrifted #thrifteddecor #collectedhome
New year, new cleaning routine✨ If you’re decl New year, new cleaning routine✨ If you’re decluttering and refreshing your space, don’t forget to make it smell just as fresh with a DIY linen or room spray made with essential oils. 🌿 Not only is it non-toxic and better for the planet than store-bought aerosol sprays, but it’s also budget-friendly. Plus, you can customize the scent to your liking—whether you’re all about calming lavender or a citrus burst to start your day. 🌱 

Visit the blog for the full recipe and scent suggestions🤍 #SustainableLiving #DIYLinenSpray #EssentialOils #NonToxicHome #NewYearCleaning
We live in an old house with very little overhead We live in an old house with very little overhead lighting, so we needed to add a little more light to make our Christmas mantle come to life. I also added some fresh herbs and greenery from our yard with the help of my sweet pup, Juno🤍 #christmas #christmasdecor #christmasdecorating #manteldecor #christmasmantel #homedecor #home
Making lemon ginger turmeric shots today as our fa Making lemon ginger turmeric shots today as our family is fighting our first major cold of the season.  They are my go-to immune-boosting, antioxidant-packed drink that gets me through winter when our kids seem to bring home every possible variation of cold and flu. (A few weeks ago, it was scarlet fever—scarlet fever! What is this, the 1700s?)

These immunity shots combine:

Lemon for a hefty dose of vitamin C
Ginger, a powerful anti-inflammatory
Turmeric, another anti-inflammatory 
A touch of maple syrup for sweetness
A crack of black pepper to activate curcumin, turmeric’s potent antioxidant
Stay ahead of the winter colds and read the blog for the full recipe! 

#LifeWithKids #AlwaysSick #LemonGingerImmunityShots #lemongingerturmeric
I thought I was finished with our Christmas mantel I thought I was finished with our Christmas mantel, but it needed one more thing. Part two coming tomorrow 🤍 #christmas #manteldecor #christmas2024 #christmasdecor #newblogger #diyhomedecor
Bows make everything prettier. #putabirdonit #chri Bows make everything prettier. #putabirdonit #christmas #christmas2024 #bowseason #bow #christmasdecor
It's hard to pick my favorite Christmas DIY this y It's hard to pick my favorite Christmas DIY this year, but these flocked ornaments are definitely near the top of the list. What is flocking? Flocking is similar to velvet in appearance and texture, but unlike velvet, which is a woven fabric, flocking is made from small, short fibers called "flock" which are adhered to a surface with an adhesive.

The full tutorial on my blog breaks down how to make them using simple materials most people already have at home—acrylic paint and baking soda. Comment "ornament" below, and I'll send you the link to the tutorial. #flockedornaments  #christmas2024 #Christmas #christmasdecorideas #ChristmasDecor #flocked #christmasdiy #DIYInspiration #christmascrafting
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