I don't know if you know this or not, but art is crazy expensive. As a design-lover on a budget, AND as someone who gets tired of things and changes her mind WAY too often--I just don't want to spend hundreds of dollars on art. However, the last few years I've been...
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How to Gift Shop on a Budget (5 Tips for Terrible Gift-Givers)
Giving gifts is supposed to be fun. But if you identify as a terrible gift-giver and you are working on a slim budget, like me, then it's just plain stressful. It wasn't because I didn't like people or I didn't like giving gifts. I loved the people I was buying for,...
The Best Fall Decor on Etsy (by price!)
It's September, y'all--are you fully decorated for Fall or clinging to summer? Even if you're in denial that the seasons are about to change, I think this list of the best fall decor items on Etsy will help. At least a little. 😉 Of course, I love DIYing everything...
The Best Parks and Recreation Decor
So, sure--decorating your house with items from your favorite and most ridiculous TV comedies may not seem like the classiest design plan. But hey, we aren't going for classy. We're going for REAL and for homes that we LOVE. So yeah, that might just mean having Parks...
How to Make a DIY Hanging Rope Shelf for under $15
So I have a little bit of a newfound obsession with shelves. Before I really got into DIY and design, all I had in my house were random, mismatched canvases with quotes or verses, and a few picture frames. Flat and boring. But you know what isn't flat and boring? A...
DIY Deck Upgrade: How to Spray Paint Spindles Different Colors
This is a guest project, written by Kaylee (yours truly), but done by an incredible and crafty friend. If you've been wanting an easy and affordable project to upgrade your deck, read on to learn how to spray paint spindles different colors. Why you should paint...
6 Vital Woodworking Tips for Beginners
This list of 6 Vital Woodworking Tips for Beginners is a guest post from Damon at Tools Plus, and has been edited by Kaylee, yours truly. Starting off with woodworking can be a challenge. It's not a skill that comes instantly--you have to learn how to do it through...
The Lazy Guide to Reupholstering a Couch
Now that I'm officially done reupholstering a couch, I get the hype. This definitely deserves some kind of celebration. Like a spa day. Or a cash prize. When I decided to do this, I had absolutely NO experience with upholstery. I had no idea what supplies to get and I...
The Ultimate “The Office” Show Home Decor
I consider The Office to be my show. I've seen every episode, I know all the quotes, and I continue to watch it over and over and OVER. And I mean, Pinterest perfect home design is great and all, but all I really want in my life is The Office show home decor....
The Best Tapestries on Amazon
Last year, I was stuck in a beige apartment, so I started looking for cheap ways to brighten up my space without painting. And I discovered something amazing: TAPESTRIES. Up until, well, not that long ago, I thought of "tapestries" as weird earthy things that only...