DIY projects, thrifty home decor and easy crafts
Filled with thrifty aqua and red decor and easy DIY tips, this 2017 Christmas home tour also gives encouragement for embracing the heart of the home. As I photographed my home this year I was filled with such conflicting emotions. First, I was stunned I actually had some of my house decorated and photographed before Christmas! You see, many years… Read More
Want a beautiful holiday home without spending a lot of money? Try some of these 10 creative ways to use extra Christmas ornaments for tips and ideas! Every year it seems I’m full of conflicting emotions when it’s time to decorate for Christmas. I’m excited to create a welcoming home full of sparkle and glitter. (The kind that stays in… Read More
This simple, practically free craft will start the holiday season off right! Easy tutorial on how to make a DIY Christmas rag wreath. Are you a “let’s start decorating for Christmas in September” kinda person or are you the “heck no, not until after Thanksgiving” type? I love the beauty of a home decorated for the holidays, but somehow as… Read More
You CAN have a beautiful home without spending a lot of money OR time. Celebrate fall with these cheap and easy fall decorations for your home! Do you ever feel like you’re THAT person? The one with all the excuses? I don’t have time to decorate my home because I’m too busy. I can’t afford it because (insert latest financial… Read More
![How to Choose Kitchen Cabinet Hardware [New Guide]](https://www.martysmusings.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/oil-rubbed-bronze-pulls-and-knobs-on-white-kitchen-island-1-2.jpg)
Disclosure: D. Lawless Hardware sponsored this post on How to Choose Kitchen Cabinet Hardware but all opinions are my own. Learn how to choose kitchen cabinet hardware whether you’re designing a kitchen from scratch or just upgrading, with tips on finish, size and style. Are you a big picture person? Do you think in broad strokes, with the finished portrait as… Read More
Great ideas for ways to save money on fall decorating, including tips on buying from thrift stores, using natural elements and shopping your own home! Have you ever wondered why people spend tons of money decorating their homes for every season and holiday of the year? Me, too! I have to confess when I started sharing my home on the… Read More
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