DIY projects, thrifty home decor and easy crafts
Don’t know how to sew but still want a beautiful, inexpensive bedroom? Learn how to pull it all together with this easy no sew DIY bed skirt tutorial. Do you ever begin a project in your home with great enthusiasm and tons of fresh ideas and inspiration? You’re chomping at the bit to finally make headway on that space that’s… Read More
Create an organized and thrifty home office nook in your home with these simple tips on organizing your office space, time AND your life! It seems everyone wants to work from home these days. Ah, the luxury. Leisurely mornings, cup of coffee in one hand, checking emails on the cell phone with the other. Checking off to do lists with… Read More
Learn how to build industrial pipe shelves and make brand new wood look old and distressed with these step by step instructions and tips. My readers tell me all the time they struggle with a couple of different universal themes: lack of money and creative ideas! Can you relate? I sure can! From my early childhood days mixing mud pies… Read More
You can decorate your home quickly and easily with these 3 easy and cheap summer decorating ideas by using bright colors, coastal accessories, and plants and flowers to enjoy. I know it’s almost the end of summer but here in North Carolina the hot weather is here to stay for several more weeks! Even though I long for fall the… Read More
Disclosure: This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #MyGo2Pen #CollectiveBias Carve out a space in your small home office nook for an easy DIY bulletin board using scrapbook paper, chalkboard paint and your creativity! Do you scroll through Pinterest and look at everyone else’s DIY projects and say, “I could never… Read More
The post 5 Outdoor Entertaining Tips is sponsored by Duraflame® but all opinions are my own. Take the worry out of planning a party or gathering with these 5 outdoor entertaining tips. Save money, time AND enjoy your guests! Do you consider yourself a social person? Do you like a good party and invite friends over regularly just to hang out and shoot the… Read More
Create a soothing coastal bedroom retreat with these inexpensive DIY beach decor ideas including a plank wall and yard sale treasures! I’ve shown bits and pieces of this room over the last several months but I haven’t ever done a full “reveal” or answered some of the reader questions I’ve received. There’s a bit of a complicated story behind this… Read More
The post Easy Red White and Blue Tablescape is sponsored by Duraflame® but all opinions are my own. We often make entertaining too complicated so today I want to show you how to create this easy red white and blue tablescape by using what you already have in your home. I want to save you both money AND time! I don’t know about… Read More
The post How to Install Laminate Flooring was sponsored by Golden Select but all opinions are my own. Everything you need to know on how to install laminate flooring including DIY tips on preparation, tools and installation for a gorgeous floor you CAN do yourself! If you’ve been following along with our recent kitchen remodel (read my best tips for saving thousands of dollars!)… Read More