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IKEA Hack Turns This Cutting Board Into A Beautiful DIY Hanging Shelf
After writing my last blog post IKEA Hacks For Happy Plants, I headed to my local IKEA on a mission. I really wanted to find something I could use to hang some plants in front of my window. As soon as saw the FASCINERA cutting board I knew I had struck IKEA gold. I thought it would be perfect for a DIY hanging shelf. Its natural wood and organic edges were just the thing I needed to DIY the perfect hanging shelf. I’m super happy with how it turned out! Read on to see how I did it and how you can make your own! What You’ll Need IKEA FASCINERA…
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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 Farmhouse Decor
The most popular home decor style right now is farmhouse (thanks Joanna Gaines) adding a bit of farmhouse decor to your home will make it feel comfortable and inviting. My favorite thing about DIY projects is that they are completely custom and can be suited to any home/style. Why not have a little fun and try out some of these farmhouse decor DIY projects this weekend? So go get your hands dirty and build something for yourself. Keep scrolling for tons of inspiring farmhouse decor DIYs. 1. Wood Box Center Piece Every dining table needs a center piece, and I’ve found the perfect farmhouse wood box center piece. This simple little box…
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12 Inspiring Modern Farmhouse Designs for the Perfect Kitchen
The modern farmhouse trend has officially taken over North America and I’m not complaining! The farmhouse style is a favorite of mine. I love the casual feeling of being in a space that is a little bit modern and a little bit rustic. Today I’m giving you a rundown on my top 12 favorite modern farmhouse kitchens that are guaranteed to inspire your next remodel. 1. RECLAIMED WOOD WALL How Gorgeous is the reclaimed wood wall in this modern farmhouse kitchen by Old Seagrove Homes. The perfect contrast between modern white cabinets and a rustic wood accent wall creates a timeless kitchen. 2. WOOD BEAMS Who doesn’t love a…
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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…
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PLANTS FOR EVERY ROOM IN YOUR HOUSE
Plants are by far my favorite home accessory. They will literally liven up your space (plants are alive people, they even enjoy classical music. Look it up) add so much texture, and provide your space with a pop of color. After unintentionally murdering several succulents I was hesitant to get back into the plant game, but when I found a baby fiddle leaf fig tree at Home Depot I couldn’t resist. I’m SO glad I picked up this little buddy because hes grown at least three feet in two years. I am now completely addicted to growing indoor plants. I literally have a jungle growing in the corner of my…
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VELVET CRUSH
There’s a new kid on the block when it comes to upholstery fabrics. Its bold, Its soft, its luxurious and its VELVET! That’s right folks, velvet is back and its better than ever. I know what you’re thinking but don’t worry, this luxurious fabric has come a long way since your grandmas dusty rose velvet sofa. Keep reading to find out what this fabric trend has to offer. Why velvet? This fabric is known to be a symbol of luxury throughout history and will instantly elevate the look of your space. Velvet has been gaining popularity over the past few years in the luxury furniture and high fashion…