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Spring Decor Ideas: Simple Ways to Decorate Your Home for Spring and Easter
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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12 Tips for Installing a Penny Tile Floor
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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How to Make an Art Ledge
What should I 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 art ledge! Follow along to find out how to make an art ledge. It’s quite simple! (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!) Why an Art Ledge? 1. An art…
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Target Find: 5 Ways to Use the Target Swan in the Bathroom
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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How to Build a Window Trim
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 Make Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffins
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 Makeover and Complete Remodel: The Reveal
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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Simple Fall Decor Ideas
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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How to Drill into Tile
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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How to Install a Shower Niche and Cement Board
This post is part of a series of posts about our complete bathroom remodel. At this point in the remodel, it is time for the shower niche and cement board installation. Follow along to go through all the steps! You can read all about this entire remodel from start to finish here. (If you were following along, this update was part of the journey through the One Room Challenge: Remember the marble countertop that arrived cracked? Well, the replacement hasn’t arrived yet. Between that, sickness and just this being a huge project, we’re no longer participating in the One Room Challenge since we won’t be able to meet the deadline.…
