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Alyssa @ Clever Nest

Blogger | Orange, CA http://www.myclevernest.com
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About Me:

I'm the girl that made her own dollhouse out of egg cartons and toilet paper rolls when I was little. Though I'm all grown up now, I still suffer from champagne taste on a 7-Up budget. I say we DIY our way into fabulousness! I'm on a mission to fake, hack, and rummage my way into elegance and style. I'm documenting my attempts and victories at creativity. Check out my blog for lots more cheap and doable décor ideas! Thanks so much for stopping by!

Favorite area of home improvement:

Home DIY, thrifting, coupons, yard sales, antiquing, and crafting.


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  • Colorful "ombre" plate wall! 
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My Secret to a Flawless Plate Wal (every time!)

Fun, fresh, colorful Plate Wall! These plate arrangement creates a major focal point in our dining room. ...»
30 Minutes 45 Easy
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Alyssa @ Clever Nest Orange, CA 6 days ago
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    Anthea Wood Close 5 days ago
    what a great idea. I am in the middle of renovations and my plates are stacked in a box. I now ...»
    know how to display them, not is a straight line as before, thank you.

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  • My all time favorite diy supplies! See them all: http://www.myclevernest.com/2012/06/nest-to-impress-very-best-of-4th-of.html
  • Love love clear plastic bins for storing my supplies. I don't have to go digging to find what I'm looking for :) 

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  • Sponge brushes, large and small art brushes, rollers, a good "painting the house" type brush, and even eye shadow brushes. The right brush for the right job :)

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19 Things Every Crafter Should Have!

After a decade of hardcore crafting/diy, I've put together a list of my favorite supplies. Do you own all these items? What would you add to the list?
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Alyssa @ Clever Nest Orange, CA on May 23, 2013
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  • we rent, so I can't do anything major, or paint (as far as I know). But I am willing to change anything else! 1
  • These are my inspiration pics!
  • Here's my current set up. How can I make it look more professional?

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Design & Décor: I need your help! What does my living room need?

I have visions of an inviting eclectic, modern, colorful room and I need advice! Take a look at my current set up and tell me what you think! I'm all ears :D ...»
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    Penny Spencer Thompson ...»
    I used Pic Monkey. It was the "lip tint" feature, for adding lip color to a pic, but you can make it any color you want :). Most of the features are free, but there's a yearly fee to access all the features. I really like it

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  • Super quick upgrade to a cheap floor lamp, using wooden beads!
See this post here:
http://www.myclevernest.com/2013/03/car-seat-into-lamp-extreme-recycling.html#
  • Lamp makeover using wooden beads from a car seat :)

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  • I was happily surprised by how the beads made a pattern as I wound them up the neck of the lamp.

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Lamp Makeover from a Car Seat Cover!

Upgrade a cheap lamp with recycled car seat beads! An easy way to make a WalMart floor lamp look totally Pottery Barn. You can use any kind of beads. Pin for later :)
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Alyssa @ Clever Nest Orange, CA on Mar 20, 2013
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    Lori J on Mar 22, 2013
    Consider donating any leftover beads to a local school art program--beads are pricey and ...»
    always appreciated.

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  • Love the new look!

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DIY Woven Headboard from Vertical Blinds!

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    this is hot, awesome, amazing! so cool!:)
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  • I love my "new" mirror! Made with Mod Podge and Target napkins!
http://www.myclevernest.com/2013/02/decoupaged-mirror-with-napkins-winner.html
  • What do you think?
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Unusual Mirror Makeover!

I needed some fun and energy in my living room, and found it in this mirror redo made with NAPKINS! Super easy to do, check out the tutorial and more photos at:

http://www.myclevernest.com/2013/02/decoupag...

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    Commented on Feb 27, 2013
    M Gail Greene Thanks Gail! :)
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  • Get in on some free vintage jewelry from Freshy Fig! Enter to win a $25 certificate to Amanda's shop!
http://www.myclevernest.com/2013/02/one-year-blogversary-freshy-fig-giveaway.html
  • I am in love with this little guy. So cute!

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  • Freshy Fig Jewelry
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My Blog turns 1! Have a necklace, or earrings on me! :)

9 rather obscure facts you might not know about me, plus, enter to win a $25 certificate to Freshy Fig Jewelry. I love everything in her shop, what would you choose?

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Enter by 2/15!

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Alyssa @ Clever Nest Orange, CA on Feb 02, 2013
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