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Staircase Makeover: How to Paint Stair Railings and Banisters
The time had come for the staircase in our home to get a little makeover. I decided to go from the orange tinged natural oak color to a beautiful black. It now pops instead of blending into the similar colored floors. It makes a statement! Let me take you through the steps we took in painting the banisters and railings black in this staircase makeover. (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!) How do I paint my staircase…
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10 Things You Won’t Regret Doing When Finishing a Basement
We finished our basement around two years ago now. After living with it this long, we have grown to really appreciate certain things that we did when finishing it. I have compiled a list of 10 things that we did that we not only don’t regret doing but are thrilled with! If you plan on finishing your basement, I hope reading this list first will help you in the decision making process. Here are the 10 things you won’t regret doing when finishing a basement: (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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Father’s Day Gift Guide
With Father’s Day coming up, it’s time to start shopping for some of the special men in our lives! I’ve rounded up a list of gift ideas in this Father’s Day Gift Guide to maybe make shopping a little easier. You can click on any of the pictures to see more details and/or to purchase. Prices are under each item. Happy shopping! (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. Graphic Tees 2. Beer/Beverage Stuff 3. Cool Gadgets…
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Making a Basket Wall
I recently put up a basket wall in my dining room and love it! In this post, I will go through some things to think about when creating a basket wall. I also will show you how to add a little something to a simple basket to make it extra cute! (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!) The ceilings are higher in this room, so there is extra wall space to work with. I have a large…
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10 Shelf Styling Tips
When you have some empty shelves to decorate, sometimes it’s hard to know where to start. You don’t want it too cluttered or busy looking. You want it to look perfect, but you’re not always sure what looks just right. In styling my own shelves and by studying what others have done, let me share 10 shelf styling tips to make it easy and beautiful! (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 will be sharing some photos…
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Mother’s Day Gift Guide
I have rouded up some gift ideas for all the special moms in our lives! This Mother’s Day Gift Guide is designed to help you find something special all in one place. If you are a mom, maybe some of these can be passed along as hints for yourself, too 😉 The prices range from around $10 to some over $100 and everything in between. (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!) If you click on a picture,…
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Adding a Bathroom to the Basement
As part of our basement remodel, we decided to add a full bathroom down there. You can read more about our basement renovation here and here. (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!) Before we finished the basement, our house had one and a half bathrooms. Being a family of four and especially when having overnight guests, we had always wanted to add another bathroom. We still had a plan to add a master bathroom down the line,…
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My Favorite Paint Colors (Sherwin Williams)
We all know that choosing paint colors is not an easy task. You can’t just go and pick up some “gray” paint. There are so many to choose from with such subtle differences! I’m going to share with you my favorite paint colors. (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!) When choosing paint colors, I like to look at rooms on Instagram and Pinterest and save ones that look good to me. It helps to see them in…
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Fireplace Makeover: How to Make a Mantel and Paint Tiles
Including a DIY Mantel and Painting the Tiles Follow along as we make over our fireplace, including a DIY mantel and painting the tiles. This makeover shows that just a few small changes can make a big impact! I wanted to create a more modern and sleek look with our fireplace and the surrounding built ins. Really to the whole family room, but the fireplace wall is the focal point. Just a few adjustments really transformed the space and for not a lot of cost. The main changes we made were creating a new mantel to encase the old one and painting the tiles. (This post contains affiliate links. This…
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How to Make Rustic Painted Wooden Eggs
Spring Decorating These DIY rustic painted wooden eggs are the perfect addition to your Spring decor! I always enjoy decorating for the different holidays and seasons. It really feels like a way to celebrate them. Changing and adding things according to the seasons keeps things fresh and new in the home and simply adds joy. Here’s how to make rustic painted wooden eggs. (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!) In Spring and for Easter, eggs are one…
