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How to Hang a Hook Rack in the Kitchen (Without Holes in the Backsplash Tile!)
I wanted to hang something above my stove, but I really didn’t want to put holes into the tiles. Command strips were the perfect solution. With them you don’t have to worry about changing your mind, wanting to hang something different down the road or needing to change the placement of what you hang. I loved the look of a hook rack, especially a brass one to match my faucet and hardware, and was hoping I could hang one using Command strips. It worked! Here is how to hang a hook rack in the kitchen (without holes in the tile!). (This post contains affiliate links. This means I receive a…
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Kitchen Counter Decor Ideas
When deciding what to put on your kitchen counters, there are two things to keep in mind. You want them to be both beautiful as well as functional. If objects don’t check off both, the counter may look cluttered and the whole kitchen simply won’t look up to its potential. Here are some kitchen counter decor ideas that fit the bill! (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!) 1. Fruit Bowls With there being so many beautiful and…
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DIY Valentine’s Day Planter: How to Decoupage with Napkins
It’s hard to resist putting hearts here and there around the house in February to celebrate Valentine’s Day! I wanted to create a planter with hearts on it to celebrate and also because I love plants 🙂 This DIY Valentine’s Day Planter is easy and inexpensive, but it doesn’t look that way! Follow along as I show you how to decoupage with napkins to make this cute DIY Valentine’s Day planter. (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!)…
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How to Make 3 Christmas Centerpieces Using a Dough Bowl
Christmas is a time for decorating the home and entertaining. A perfect centerpiece is a must for the table. A dough bowl is a great way to start a centerpiece any time of the year! Here’s how to make 3 Christmas Centerpieces Using a Dough Bowl. (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!) Earlier this year, I shared ways to style a dough bowl for Easter/Spring here and for Thanksgiving/Fall here. Start with your Favorite Dough Bowl The…
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7 Simple Ways to Decorate the Kitchen for Christmas
Earlier this year we updated our kitchen (you can read about it here). So I was really excited to decorate it for Christmas! It was the first place I started decorating for Christmas in the house. The kitchen is the heart of the home, so it is naturally a place you want to have feeling cozy and festive for the holidays! Here are 7 simple ways to decorate your kitchen for Christmas. (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…
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Christmas Gift Guides 2021
It’s that time of year again! Christmas shopping has begun, and we all have lists of people to buy for. Some may be harder to shop for than others! Maybe these Christmas Gift Guides 2021 can help give you some ideas! (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!) I broke down the guides into four categories: Home, Fashion for Her, For Him and For Teens. Just click on the pictures under the guides, and they’ll take you to…
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How to Hang a Gallery Wall: 8 Things to Think About When Creating a Gallery Wall
I recently updated the hallway in our entry including adding a gallery wall with family photos. I love the look of it! It’s a clean, sleek and more modern feel. If you are thinking of creating a gallery wall, here are some things to think about. (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!) 8 Things to Think About When Creating a Gallery Wall 1. Location and Amount of Pictures First up is deciding where you want to put…
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How to Fill the Gap Between Cabinet and Ceiling
Recently we remodeled our kitchen, including painting the natural brown wood cabinets white. (You can read more about the kitchen remodel here.) While doing so, we noticed there were some ceiling gaps that needed to be filled. However, some were too large to just fill with caulk. After some research, we found an easy solution. These kinds of gaps can be problems in all types of situations, so I thought I’d share here how to fill the gap between cabinet and ceiling. Before Here is what the kitchen looked like before: After Here is the kitchen after (with the gaps filled as well): (This post contains affiliate links. This means…
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3 Ways to Create a Fall Centerpiece with a Dough Bowl
A dough bowl is the perfect piece to start with when creating a centerpiece. The possibilities are endless, and they’re so fun to change out for the seasons! (You can find out how to style one for spring and Easter here.) It is now time to create one for fall. A beautiful fall centerpiece will be especially perfect to have on the table for Thanksgiving dinner. Here are three ways to create a fall centerpiece with a dough bowl. (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…
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10 Simple Ways to Update a Kitchen
We have been living in this house for around 20 years. About 5 years in, we took out all the kitchen cabinets and replaced them. We also got new counters, a sink and all new appliances. Later we added a subway tile backsplash. Fast forward about 15 years to the present, and the kitchen began to look like it needed some updates in my eyes. The cabinets were in great shape, but I was craving white instead of the natural brown wood. The lights were looking dated as well as the hardware. It certainly wasn’t going to need to be completely gutted, but it did need some changes. I think…
