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IKEA Plant Hacks Your Green Friends Will Love
Ain’t no shame in my plant lady game! Yes, that’s right ladies and gents, I am a full blown crazy plant lady. My living room is full to the brim with fiddle leaf figs, succulents, and a variety of other tropical plants. Confession: My room mate even sends me video updates on the plant babies while I’m travelling. I’ve also just successfully propagated my fig tree and I’m obsessed. Before I know it I’m going to have a full on fig farm in my living room. While the jungle continues to take over, I need to come up with creative ways to make sure my houseplants are happy and getting…
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Chic Fall Home Decor That Isn’t Tacky
Fall is approaching fast. Along with colder days and pumpkin spice lattes comes the task of decorating your home. To help inspire you to decorate your home for fall I’ve rounded up the best fall decor ideas this season. This season I’m keeping the decor light, bright, and chic because the only thing scarier than that haunted house your friends want to check out, is tacky fall home decor. Let’s forget the orange pumpkins and fake spiders, those 100% fall into the tacky category. Fresh cut greens, unique colored gourds, and even brightly painted pumpkins are totally chic choices that stand out in a good way. Why be tacky when…
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IKEA Storage Hacks That Actually Look Good
I’m back with another round of inspiring IKEA hacks. This time zeroing in on the best hacks that not only look remarkable, but are also great storage solutions. It’s time to bust out your creativity hat and start customizing some furniture! I need to warn you though – these IKEA storage hacks are so good they will have you canceling all weekend plans and running to the nearest Swedish Furniture store. 1. IKEA Kitchen Storage Hack If you have a free wall in your kitchen you could add additional storage with IKEA’s SEKTION kitchen cabinets. Brittany and her husband from The Vintage Rug Shop did just that in their kitchen. They…
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Inspiring Before and After Exterior Remodel Projects to Boost Curb Appeal
These before and after exterior remodel projects will inspire you to take on that renovation you’ve been putting off. Remodeling your home’s exterior is a huge project. One thing I love to do when I’m planning a big project is to look at before and after photos. It is so encouraging to see other people go through the same struggles and make it out to the other side! Have no fear, there is a light at the end of the tunnel! I am currently in the early stages of looking to purchase a new home (YAY). While I am ECSTATIC to finally be house shopping, its also extremely daunting. My…
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DIY Outdoor Furniture Projects For Your Backyard
Spring is getting ready to kick in at full speed and its time to revamp your backyard. If you’re anything like me your backyard is probably looking pretty dismal after a long cold winter. This is the time of year where I usually spend countless hours searching the web for deals on outdoor furniture dreaming of relaxing summer weekends on my patio. Unfortunately I have yet to find a decent outdoor sofa for under $1,000 so this year I’ve turned to Pinterest. I’ve rounded up the best Pinterest has to offer in affordable DIY outdoor furniture projects. 1. Custom Pallet Sectional If you’ve got the time and access to…
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IKEA Furniture Hacks That Will Make Your House Look Expensive
Getting lost in IKEA for several hours on a Saturday is my idea of a day well spent. I always seem to find something I could use in my apartment, and with such low prices its almost impossible to leave the place without some candles, a few floating shelves, and new bedroom dresser. One of the best things bout IKEA furniture is how cheap it is. Common people, where else can you get a TV bench for under $100? But just because you’re decorating your house on a budget doesn’t mean you cant turn your cheap IKEA furniture into expensive looking pieces. Simple touches like spray painting the legs on…
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DIY DOG BED
Make your own dog bed by following my simple DIY tutorial. I made this dog bed over the weekend in just two hours. My sewing machine rarely sees the light of day and I am by no means an expert, but I hope this DIY will inspire you to make your own dog bed. If I can do it, so can you! I’m going to be completely honest with you, 99% of the time Frankie sleeps in bed with me. Hey don’t judge me! I live in Canada and Frankie provides very necessary warmth. During the day however, she does enjoy a good cat nap – or is it…