DIY & Decor

“My happy place is in between recreating, updating, styling and DIY’ing”.  – Tami Kraus

Gingham pumpkin DIY

GINGHAM PUMPKIN DIY

Reposted from September 2020 OMGourd!  My fall decor has become a pumpkin explosion!  I’ve got pumpkins everywhere this year.  I’ve got them on tables, shelves, entrance ways and even coming out of the fireplace!  One of my favorite pumpkins used in my decor this year is one I created myself, the gingham pumpkin!  How cute …

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REFINISH STAIRS AND CARPET RUNNER INSTALL – EASY DIY

Truly shocked how easy the DIY to freshen up and install a carpet runner down the stairs was!  Truly an easy, solo, git ‘er done in one afternoon DIY!  You may know, I’ve been having hard wood floor woes in this house for a couple months.  After much consideration I decided to  embrace the current …

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GUEST BATHROOM UPDATE

I should call the most recent DIY guest bathroom update a refresh to the refresh.  In January 2020 I did a mini DIY refresh to lighten and brighten the room (blog on that update HERE).  Recently, I decided to “refresh the refresh” and circle back to make the space more functional and brighter with a …

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PATIO REFRESH FINDS

Outdoor Acacia Wood Recliner / Outdoor Acacia 3 Seat Sofa / Artificial Boxwood Topiary / Decorative Planter Box / Fabric Guard / Outdoor Pillow / Ceramic Decorative Garden Stool / Wicker Bistro Set / Outdoor Woven Solar Pendent Light / Large Poly Rattan Basket / Outdoor Bar Cart / Outdoor Rug Whether you are starting …

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HOW TO REMOVE SPRAY PAINT FROM AN AGGREGATE DRIVEWAY

Made a rookie mistake executing an easy DIY project.  Accidently spray painted the concrete driveway.  It was supposed to be a simple DIY project to paint an old wood gate (to be used to block the stairs in our home so our old, blind, deaf dog doesn’t fall down them).  Set up the DIY spray …

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DUVET VS COMFORTER

Are you team Duvet or team Comforter?  I’ve been on team comforter most of my life but recently made the “switch” to give a duvet a try.  Where do you sit on the duvet vs comforter spectrum?  Do you even know the difference?  Let me help you out!   What’s the Difference So what is the …

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FALL HOME DECOR

This may be a seasonal decorating first for me.  This year I didn’t buy a single new piece of décor to decorate our home this fall.  August and September came and went with most of my time spent taking care of my dad who was recovering from emergency surgery.  Therefore, no time to shop!  No …

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SHOE STORAGE HACK

Is it that I have too many clothes & shoes or is it my closet is just too small?  Probably both.  Twice a year I flip my closet for the seasonal change.  Since I struggle to fit two seasons of clothes in a small space, trying to squeeze in all the winter/fall shoes, booties and …

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TILT OUT CABINET REVIEW

I’m a big fan of home design furniture solutions that are multi-purpose, functional and aesthetically pleasing.  The Northwoods Calliger company is a home goods brand who sells a versatile multi purpose trash/laundry cabinet on Amazon.  This blog has been sponsored and I have been paid for this review (the legal part).  Please note I have …

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