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  • Mother's Day gift basket idea to pamper Mom
    Gift Ideas

    12 DIY Gift Basket Ideas for Mother’s Day that Mom Will Love

    April 24, 2023 /

    Mother’s Day is coming up, so it’s time to figure out what to get the special moms in your life. Gift baskets are always fun! There are several reasons why I love to give and get gift baskets. For one, a gift basket is several gifts in one. You have to admit, everyone loves that idea! Also, besides the items inside of the basket, the basket itself is a practical and nice gift on its own. Lastly, a gift basket shows that a lot of thought and care was put into making one which means a lot to the person receiving it. If you’re not sure where to start, then…

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  • checkered bunny hanging on a white vase of white tulips for spring and Easter
    Home Decor Ideas

    Spring Decor Ideas: Simple Ways to Decorate Your Home for Spring and Easter

    April 1, 2023 /

    In the Spring and for Easter, I like to keep the decorating simple and subtle. However, especially after the long winter here in NY, spring should be celebrated so I definitely do enjoy decorating for it! I feel like having spring touches around the home makes you happy and is a mood lifter. Here are some simple ways to decorate your home for spring and Easter. I will be sharing photos of my home from this year as well as a few from years past. (This post contains affiliate links. This means I receive a small compensation at no cost to you. For example, as an Amazon Associate I earn…

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    Decorating the Staircase for Christmas

    December 1, 2020

    10 Shelf Styling Tips

    May 12, 2020

    Making a Basket Wall

    May 22, 2020
  • white penny tiled floor with gray grout below a green flowered shower curtain and laundry basket
    DIYs for the Home

    12 Tips for Installing a Penny Tile Floor

    February 16, 2023 /

    This post is part of a series of posts describing the processes that went into our entire bathroom remodel. For this one I will go into detail about our tips for installing penny tile. I decided to go with the classic and timeless look of white penny tiles for the floor, and I love how it turned out. Penny tile is unique from other tiles in several ways, so here are 12 tips for installing a penny tile floor. If you’re planning on installing penny tile yourself, you’re going to want to read this first! To read about this entire bathroom remodel go here. (This post contains affiliate links. This…

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    Fireplace Makeover

    April 5, 2020

    How to Build a Garden Fence; DIY Raised Garden Bed; DIY Cucumber Climbing Screen

    July 20, 2020
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    Staircase Makeover

    July 8, 2020
  • DIY photo ledge hanging above the couch with multiple framed art pieces
    DIYs for the Home

    What to Hang above the Couch: DIY Photo Ledge

    February 1, 2023 /

    This has been a struggle for me, and I know I’m not alone! The struggle has been trying to figure out what to hang above the couch. It’s such a large space to fill, and that can make it hard to find just the right thing. I have discovered what I feel is the perfect answer to the question, “What to hang above the couch?” It’s a DIY photo ledge! Follow along as we build one. (This post contains affiliate links. This means I receive a small compensation at no cost to you. For example, as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. You can read more about it here.…

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  • Target swan holding washcloths
    Home Decor Ideas

    Target Find: 5 Ways to Use the Target Swan in the Bathroom

    January 22, 2023 /

    I wanted to share this Target find! When I saw this swan while shopping at Target, I immediately loved it. However, I wasn’t sure what it was for exactly at first (haha). Once I checked it out online, I saw that it was a towel holder. How cute! Actually, there are lots of ways it can be used once you start to think about it. Sometimes it’s fun to think outside of the box! Here are five ways to use the Target swan in the bathroom. (This post contains affiliate links. This means I receive a small compensation at no cost to you. For example, as an Amazon Associate I…

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    Decorating for Valentine’s Day in Subtle Ways

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    December 10, 2021
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  • DIY Window Trim
    DIYs for the Home

    How to Build a Window Trim

    November 14, 2022 /

    As part of this bathroom remodel, we wanted to update the window trim to something more of a focal point. aesthetically pleasing and with a window sill. This simple change made the window a special addition to the bathroom. I also love having the window sill, it’s the perfect spot for my little watering can, a candle, plant or little Christmas trees this time of year. Follow along to find out how to build a window trim. You can read about this whole bathroom remodel including the reveal here. (This post contains affiliate links. This means I receive a small compensation at no cost to you. For example, as an…

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    How to Hang Floating Shelves

    May 27, 2021
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    July 8, 2020
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    How to Hang a Utensil Rack in the Kitchen (Without Holes in the Tile!)

    April 1, 2022
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    Recipes

    The Best Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffins

    October 31, 2022 /

    A Delicious Vegan Muffin Recipe Happy Halloween! This is the time of year for pumpkin treats, and this one is a huge favorite in our house! These are the best chocolate chip pumpkin muffins, so much so that my kids request them all year round. Luckily this is an easy recipe! These muffins are moist and sooo yummy! With the applesauce and pumpkin ingredients, they are healthy, too. They also happen to be vegan, but you would never guess it. If you try this recipe, prepare yourself to not be able to have just one 😉 The recipe was adapted from “Allergy-Free Treats to Make and Share” by Lori Sandler,…

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  • bathroom remodel the after
    Home Improvements

    Bathroom Makeover and Complete Remodel: The Reveal

    October 16, 2022 /

    The bathroom is done! If you’ve been following along, you know that this had turned into a project that ended up taking longer than expected. It was a big undertaking since it was completely gutted to start with! We are thrilled with the end result. Here is the reveal! This will be an overall look at this bathroom makeover and complete remodel with before and after photos and all the details and finishing touches. This bathroom remodel was featured on Apartment Therapy, and you can check it out here. You can read about the demo and gutting of the bathroom and see how this remodel all began here. You can…

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    Home Decor Ideas

    Simple Fall Decor Ideas

    October 1, 2022 /

    Fall is here, and it’s time to decorate our homes to reflect this beautiful season! Here are some simple fall decor ideas that I’m using in my own home this year. (This post contains affiliate links. This means I receive a small compensation at no cost to you. For example, as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. You can read more about it here. Thank you for your support!) Use Everyday Decor in Fall Colors Decorating for fall doesn’t have to always be the obvious use of pumpkins, leaves, bats, etc. It can be as simple as using everyday decor but in fall colors: rust, mustard, terra cotta, brown,…

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    Making a Basket Wall

    May 22, 2020
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    Spring Decor Ideas: Simple Ways to Decorate Your Home for Spring and Easter

    April 1, 2023

    Decorating the Staircase for Christmas

    December 1, 2020
  • How to Drill into Tile
    DIYs for the Home

    How to Drill into Tile

    September 20, 2022 /

    In this ongoing bathroom remodel, I decided to put tiles all the way around the room. Because of this, when it became time to hang up the toilet paper holder, we really had no choice but to have to drill holes into tile. Drilling into the brand new tile was a scary thought! However, it turned out to be a doable DIY project. Follow along to find out how to drill into tiles. (This post contains affiliate links. This means I receive a small compensation at no cost to you. For example, as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. You can read more about it here. Thank you for…

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Hi, I’m so glad you’re here! I’m Liz (some call me Lizzy), and I have a passion for adding beauty to spaces. Follow along to see ways to do so! Learn more about me  here.

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  • Spring Decor Ideas: Simple Ways to Decorate Your Home for Spring and Easter
  • 12 Tips for Installing a Penny Tile Floor
  • What to Hang above the Couch: DIY Photo Ledge
  • Target Find: 5 Ways to Use the Target Swan in the Bathroom

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