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How to Install a Kitchen Sink

How to Install a Kitchen Sink

By Marty Walden · 7 Comments

  Disclosure: I was provided with product from Westside Wholesale but all opinions are my own. It’s the start of a new year and I’m excited to share with you just a teeny sneak peek of our kitchen makeover. When we found out that my DIY hubby was going to have rotator cuff surgery in December, miss work for six… Read More

Filed Under: DIY, handyman, Home Projects, sponsored post Tagged With: DIY, kitchen, sink, Sponsored Post

7 Creative Storage Ideas for Christmas Decorations

7 Creative Storage Ideas for Christmas Decorations

By Marty Walden · 10 Comments

Running out of room in your closets? These 7 simple and inexpensive storage ideas for Christmas decorations will get you organized quickly! After all the celebrating and family activities are over, do you immediately take down your Christmas decorations or do you savor every last day you can? I’m somewhat of a mixture of both. Some years I am so ready… Read More

Filed Under: Christmas, Home Projects, Organization, Seasonal Projects Tagged With: Christmas, DIY, organization, organizing, storage

2014 Christmas Home Tour

2014 Christmas Home Tour

By Marty Walden · 12 Comments

A beautiful home doesn’t have to be large or expensive to be charming.  This Christmas home tour is filled with thrifty home decor and easy DIY crafts and projects!   Why yes, I am a little bit late sharing my Christmas home tour this year.  What? You haven’t heard the news? My DIY hubby had rotator cuff surgery and my first… Read More

Filed Under: Christmas, Seasonal Projects Tagged With: Christmas, crafts, DIY, holidays, Home Decor, seasonal

Christmas Tree Luminaries and Outside Decorating

Christmas Tree Luminaries and Outside Decorating

By Marty Walden · 2 Comments

Want ideas for decorating the outside of your home on a budget? These Christmas tree luminaries and other inexpensive decor ideas will encourage you!   This was our first year decorating with the new deck on the front of our house, a project people either seem to love or hate (you can read that lively discussion here on Hometalk). I would love… Read More

Filed Under: Christmas, Home Projects, Seasonal Projects Tagged With: Christmas, deck, DIY, luminaries, seasonal

DIY Rustic Wood Candle Holders

DIY Rustic Wood Candle Holders

By Marty Walden · 55 Comments

These DIY rustic wood candle holders will add simple beauty to your home for any season. Group them with greenery and berries for perfect Christmas decor. Today I want to share a simple project my husband whipped together for me recently. Since he’s having rotator cuff surgery on Tuesday he’s going to be out of commission as my DIY partner… Read More

Filed Under: Christmas, Home Projects, Seasonal Projects Tagged With: candles, Christmas, crafts, DIY, Repurposing, seasonal

5 Minute Simple Christmas Craft

5 Minute Simple Christmas Craft

By Marty Walden · 5 Comments

Dress up an old candle with a 5 minute simple Christmas craft using scrapbook paper easily found for pennies at a craft store. Go from ordinary to elegant! Sometimes the best projects are the easiest, but I’m afraid I often make things more difficult than they should be. Can you relate? This year my husband having two surgeries this month… Read More

Filed Under: Christmas, Crafts, Home Projects, Seasonal Projects Tagged With: Christmas, crafts, DIY, holidays, scrapbooking

Tips and Tricks for Easy Fall Decorating

Tips and Tricks for Easy Fall Decorating

By Marty Walden · 6 Comments

Easy fall decorating tips and tricks with yard sale treasures, natural elements and repurposed accessories for the no stress seasonal home!   It’s been an interesting process these last few days as I’ve committed to writing my series 31 Days to a Beautiful Home. I have so many projects, ideas, tips, parenting struggles, faith stories and recipes I want to… Read More

Filed Under: 31 Days to a Beautiful Home, DIY, Fall, Home Projects, Seasonal Projects Tagged With: DIY, fall, Home Decor, Repurposing, seasonal, yard sales

Inexpensive Fix for Your Decorating Challenges

Inexpensive Fix for Your Decorating Challenges

By Marty Walden · 3 Comments

   Are you bored with your home?  Or do you think you’re stuck because you can’t afford to make changes? I want to encourage you to share an inexpensive fix for your decorating challenges! My weapon of choice? Paint! One of my favorite ways to change up my home decor is by the use of paint. Since my DIY husband is… Read More

Filed Under: 31 Days to a Beautiful Home, Home Projects, Painting Tips Tagged With: DIY, Home Decor, Painting

Easy Fall Vignette

Easy Fall Vignette

By Marty Walden · 5 Comments

  A couple of years ago I didn’t even know what a vignette was. It sounded like some kind of art or photography technique that I would never be able to master. Merriam Webster defines vignette as a “running ornament (as of vine leaves, tendrils, and grapes) put on or just before a title page or at the beginning or end… Read More

Filed Under: 31 Days to a Beautiful Home, DIY, Fall, Seasonal Projects Tagged With: DIY, fall, Repurposing, vignette

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