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2017 Christmas Home Tour: Rustic and Thrifty!

2017 Christmas Home Tour: Rustic and Thrifty!

By Marty Walden · 19 Comments

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

Filed Under: Christmas, home decor, seasonal projects

10 Creative Ways to Use Extra Christmas Ornaments

10 Creative Ways to Use Extra Christmas Ornaments

By Marty Walden · 5 Comments

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

Filed Under: Christmas, Home Projects, seasonal projects

How to Make a DIY Christmas Rag Wreath

How to Make a DIY Christmas Rag Wreath

By Marty Walden · 2 Comments

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

Filed Under: Christmas, Crafts, holidays, Home Projects, seasonal projects

Cheap and Easy Fall Decorations for Your Home

Cheap and Easy Fall Decorations for Your Home

By Marty Walden · 7 Comments

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

Filed Under: Home Projects, seasonal projects

How to Choose Kitchen Cabinet Hardware [New Guide]

How to Choose Kitchen Cabinet Hardware [New Guide]

By Marty Walden · 9 Comments

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

Filed Under: Home Projects, kitchen, Room Makeovers

5 Ways to Save Money on Fall Decorating

5 Ways to Save Money on Fall Decorating

By Marty Walden · 8 Comments

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

Filed Under: Fall, home decor, seasonal projects

How to Make a No Sew DIY Bed Skirt

How to Make a No Sew DIY Bed Skirt

By Marty Walden · 4 Comments

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

Filed Under: Crafts, Home Projects

Create an Organized and Thrifty Home Office Nook

Create an Organized and Thrifty Home Office Nook

By Marty Walden · 4 Comments

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

Filed Under: Home Projects, Organization, Room Makeovers

How to Build Industrial Pipe Shelves and Make New Wood Look Old

How to Build Industrial Pipe Shelves and Make New Wood Look Old

By Marty Walden · 2 Comments

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

Filed Under: decorating, handyman, home decor, Home Projects, Room Makeovers

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