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How to Use a Wall Stencil: 5 Tips for Rocking Your Next Stenciling Project

by Kate | Oct 15, 2019 | Easy DIYs

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 about what it is) and that my 7-year old daughter is getting a new room out of the deal. Pretty...

Our Easy DIY Fabric Bulletin Board

by Kate | Aug 19, 2019 | Easy DIYs

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. Which means your kids are about to come home each day with 8,493...

How to Match Paint and Fabric Colors (The Easy Way!)

by Kate | Apr 11, 2019 | Easy DIYs

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 of wall art you loved, and wondered how to find a paint color that coordinates with it? Well,...

My Behr Chalk Paint Review

by Kate | Feb 12, 2019 | Easy DIYs

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 different brands of chalk paint. There’s our laundry room cabinet makeover, my...

Our Jack and Jill Colorful Bathroom, Six Weeks Later

by Kate | Feb 4, 2019 | Easy DIYs

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 following along, I talked all about what the heck the $100 Room Challenge is right...

15 Simple No Carve Pumpkin Ideas

by Kate | Oct 15, 2018 | Easy DIYs

If you’re are dying to decorate for Halloween but you’re just not into carving pumpkins quite yet, then these adorable no carve pumpkin ideas will be right up your alley. Because we literally celebrate most holidays ALL month long — that’s the...

9 Easy DIY Decor Ideas for a Kids Bedroom Room or Kids Playroom

by Kate | Oct 9, 2018 | Easy DIYs

Let’s face it: Decorating a home is expensive. And while many of us don’t mind paying a little extra for quality pieces we love that we know will withstand the test of time, it’s not realistic to go all out with every single purchase. Especially when...

Ten-Minute DIY Pumpkin Decor: Colorful Patterned Pumpkins for Fall

by Kate | Oct 7, 2018 | Easy DIYs

Fall is one of my favorite seasons — helllllllllo, leather boots and chunky sweaters! — but I have to admit: I’m not a huge fan of using traditional fall colors around my home. Yes, I did recently sprinkle a few faux orange pumpkins in our dining...

A 15-Minute DIY Pom Pom Lamp

by Kate | Sep 12, 2018 | Easy DIYs

I’ve got a special treat for you guys today! I’m participating in a Color Splash Blog Hop, which means that several other color-loving ladies and I have all joined forces to bring you blog posts about some of our favorite color-filled projects. I always...

A DIY Command Center for Small Spaces

by Kate | Sep 4, 2018 | Decorating Ideas + Tips, Easy DIYs

Have I mentioned that our 1980s colonial doesn’t have a mud room? Or any space, really, to create a drop zone or command center for all the items our family uses every single day? If you are fortunate enough to live in a home with a mud room, or had enough space...