'Tis the season for pumpkin decorating ... and the best news of all is that this list is full of pumpkin decorating ideas you can do with the kids! My kids and I already...
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DIY Kate Spade-Inspired Painted Pumpkin Craft
Ready to tackle the easiest DIY painted pumpkin craft? Say hello to these Kate Spade-inspired pumpkins: Painted pumpkins (for when you're not into traditional fall colors)...
One Room Challenge: My $10 trick to Display Kids’ Art
I can't believe that the final reveal day for the One Room Challenge is closing in on us. I'm working hard -- slowly but surely -- on my four year-old's bedroom makeover....
Weekend DIY: Our $100 Entryway Makeover
While in quarantine, we're finding lots of new ways in this house to spend our time. Well, not during the weekdays. Monday through Friday is filled with conference calls,...
Easy Easter Egg Decorating, Two Ways: Speckled & Abstract Brushstroke Eggs
This post is sponsored by Jo-Ann Stores. As always, the opinions shared below are my own. Thanks for supporting the brands that make Kate Decorates possible! Read my full...
The Best Peel-and-Stick Vinyl Tile Projects on Pinterest
If you're ready to give your floors a face lift but aren't quite ready to rip the current ones to shreds, then peel and stick vinyl floor tile might be just the DIY solution...
You Need These IKEA Hacks in Your Life if You Have Kids at Home
IKEA's got so many things going for it, especially for those of us with kids. There are tons of great IKEA hacks for kids' rooms and kid-friendly spaces ... and that's...
Modern and colorful Valentine’s Day cards for kids (FREE DOWNLOADS)
It seems like we were just celebrating Christmas a hot second ago, so it's hard to believe that Valentine's Day is just around the corner. Seriously, how is it almost...
Our most popular posts from 2019
Phew ... we made it! The holidays are behind us, and so I'm hoping you're kicking up your feet and soaking up a couple minutes of "me" time. As a busy mom, I don't get much...
Colorful Pom Pom and Crinkle Paper DIY Christmas Ornaments
The kids and I made some more colorful DIY Christmas ornaments this weekend ... not only were they easy, but they made ZERO mess! Which means they're the perfect craft for...
Easy (and Kid-Friendly!) DIY Gumball Machine Christmas Ornaments
Did you catch our sweet treats-themed Christmas tree on the blog the other day? If you didn't see our whimsical, colorful treats tree, make sure to check it out right here....
Our Sweet Treats Kids’ Christmas Tree
Each year, I put a Christmas tree in the kids' playroom. But this year I decided to step up our decorating game a little and create a treat-themed kids' Christmas tree. And...
7 Clever (and Easy!) Ways to Display Kids’ Art
If you've got kids, then your budding Picassos are no doubt bringing home oodles of artwork every week. Which is exactly why you need a better solution (right now) for how...
How to Use a Wall Stencil: 5 Tips for Rocking Your Next Stenciling Project
Last week I shared with you guys that I’m participating in the fall 2019 One Room Challenge (if you haven’t heard of the One Room Challenge, or “ORC” for short, here’s more...
Our Easy DIY Fabric Bulletin Board
I can't believe it's August...which means school starts in about 10 seconds. Which means moms everywhere are about to start stockpiling crayons and pencils and Elmer's glue....
How to Match Paint and Fabric Colors (The Easy Way!)
Thanks so much to Datacolor for providing me with a ColorReader for this post! As always, all opinions shared here are mine. Have you ever found a throw pillow or a piece...
My Behr Chalk Paint Review
If you've been following along for a while, then you probably already know that over the years, I've painted several pieces of furniture and two sets of cabinets using...
Our Jack and Jill Colorful Bathroom, Six Weeks Later
We're now at week six of the $100 Room Challenge, which means it's time for the reveal of our refreshed Jack-and-Jill colorful bathroom. (Eeek!) If you haven't been...