This project arose as I contemplated what on earth to give as year-end gifts to my children’s ten teachers. Yes, that’s right, between my three boys, they have 10 teachers, so I needed something cost-effective, yet unique and thoughtful. Thankfully, the fates aligned and at the same time I was pondering teacher gifts, Fusion Mineral Paint introduced a new paint collection created with Lisa Marie Holmes. If you’re a DIY-television junkie like me, you’ll likely be familiar with her from HGTV’s ...
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15 simple ways to get the farmhouse look
I’ve always been drawn to variations on the farmhouse look, from French Country to rustic country décor. However, I really settled into a farmhouse look of my own about 2 years ago. I didn’t change all my décor at once, rather I made simple additions and revisions one at a time, until one day I looked around and I had achieved a farmhouse look I love. This post shares 15 simple ways to get the farmhouse look. You can choose to add one of them or all of them. This is by no means an exhaustive ...
how to install faux board and batten
I live in a suburban home that has pretty basic design elements and have found that it takes more than a pretty paint colour and lovely furniture to add the character and interest I crave. If you look through Pinterest or Instagram and notice that your favourite décor images have interesting walls (wallpaper, shiplap, board and batten, mouldings), you may want to consider adding one or more of these to your home. I have to admit that I have added all four to our home! Click here for my shiplap ...
My Review of the FabFitFun Summer Box
I can’t remember exactly when FabFitFun first appeared on my radar, but it was probably about 3 years ago when I first joined Instagram. I do recall being very interested, but also thinking that I’m not the kind of person to spoil myself. Seriously….who was that person? I’ve come to realize that we all need to care for ourselves, especially as mothers, because we tend to put our own needs behind those of our family day after day. If we don’t take time to nurture and rejuvenate ourselves, then ...
DIY Chalkboard Doors for a Suburban Home
So many of us live in “builder basic” suburban homes that lack the charm and character of older homes or custom homes. Our home was amongst these and I longed to add character without breaking the bank. Over the years I’ve discovered that there are so many simple additions and DIY projects that can be done to elevate a suburban home and make it feel welcoming and full of charm. I’m sharing my DIY chalkboard doors project including a step-by-step tutorial. These doors add character and create a ...
Sunshine State of Mind Summer Home Tour
Welcome to our Sunshine State of Mind summer home tour! Decorating for summer is one of the easiest seasons to decorate for. No one wants a ton of work as the lazy days of summer begin, so I’m sharing my tips to make summer decorating easy and breezy. If you’re coming here from Lantern Lane Design thank-you very much! I’m sure you were inspired, and we’d love it if you would continue on the summer home tour this week (see bottom of post for the list of participants). Summer décor is all about ...
