Since Design school I have learned the importance of Design Boards, or Mood Boards, let me tell you what I have learned and what I love about them, and how I make them. The purpose of these boards are so important in design simply because it puts all your elements together in one place and … Continue reading DESIGN BOARDS – Why and How

Shiplap walls are all the rage these days and the trend doesn't to be going away anytime soon. In my opinion there are not really any rules when it comes to the material you use for your shiplap wall, which brings me to this project! We had just finished hosting my oldest daughters wedding here … Continue reading SHIPLAP WALL & PHOTO LEDGE on a budget

Here are two of our bathrooms with framed mirrors both put together a little differently.... framed with 2" poplar woodframed with 3" pine and bottom shelf Some times the little things end up being BIG things in my opinion when it comes to design and decor. We had builders grade sheet mirrors in our bathrooms, … Continue reading Frame a Mirror – Little Budget BIG Impact

Our main floor has 9 foot ceilings and since we built (circa 2001) I had wished we put in 8 foot doors to make the space look more grand. Then after seeing one of my favorite follows on Instagram, I got the idea that we can put in 1 foot transoms above some doors in … Continue reading Transom Window DIY

https://www.instagram.com/reel/https://www.instagrom/reel/CGBCUe1nL9-/CGBCUe1nL9-/Before you head to the garbage or recyle bin with that old cutting board, lets take a quick look at it again ;). I feel that we throw out so much "stuff" these days, but maybe we can take a second look at this junk and see how we can re purpose it?? INSTRUCTIONS: cut … Continue reading DIY Wood Riser from old Cutting Board

Sometimes I have an idea in my head and I cant find it in the store, or if I do I am not willing to pay the price tag, sound familiar? BUT let's get one thing straight, I am not CHEAP, I am FRUGAL and to me there is a very big difference. Being cheap … Continue reading DIY Bench for $10 – YES !

This might sound a little weird to most....but stick with me if you will. Mothers Day 2020 my husband and I were walking through Home Depot (not unusual) and we went by the Power Tool section, and as usual also, I stopped and swooned over the cordless RYOBI power nailer. This tool specifially has always … Continue reading How Power Tools changed my life – thank you RYOBI

Here are some quick tips for an easy and affordable Table Scape: This year I decided that I was going to SHOP MY HOME and re-use and upcycle as much stuff as possible. The reason is simple, I had to venture into my storage room and quite frankly it was down right embarassing AND unnecessary. … Continue reading Thanksgiving Table Scape

HELLLLLLLOOOOOO! I am excited because in the last two weeks my room has finally turned the corner and a transformation has been made! I still have alot to do but there was a point in this project, while ripping out 20 year old tile, that I didn't think I could get to this point. So … Continue reading One Room Challenge WEEK 6 – Transformation