Glamorous File Cabinet Makeover

DIY Ugly Duckling Hutch Makeover

I just moved. Let me back track a little. I just moved into a house that was not the house I was supposed to move into. Originally, on the day I was to settle on the sale of my home, I was also supposed to settle on the purchase of my neighbor’s house. I had spent the better part of a month measuring, planning, and falling in love with the house. A week before settlement, I had to walk away due to the discovery of excessive mold and plumbing issues! Now I was going to be without a home for an undetermined amount of time. Lo and behold (God is good), the following week I stumbled across my current home and was only displaced for the month it took to get everything settled.During my measuring, planning, and falling in love phase, I purchased a large hutch from our local thrift store. It was perfect for the neighbor’s dining room! Now, I needed to make if perfect for MY dining room! Thanks to Hometalk and Fusion Mineral Paint, I was able to transform this ugly duckling into the swan it was meant to be…

Upcycle Storage Containers

I have these 3 drawer storage containers several places in our home. Sometimes I like that I can see what's in the drawer, and other times I do not. I came up with an easy and inexpensive way to upcycle the drawers - hiding what's inside and giving it a face lift at the same time. You can see more of my crazy creations here

Dresser Turned Media Console Fireplace

So I paid $20 for this dresser and mirror. It was in decent shape so I figured I would sand and throw some chalk paint on it and resell for a good profit.

How to DIY a Stunning Modern Farmhouse Wood Vent Hood

I love DIY’ing how to tutorials now. BUT…. I’m kicking myself in the butt for not making a proper tutorial on how we DIY’ed this modern farmhouse vent hood back in early 2019. We get asked questions all the time on how we did it. So I’m going to try my best to make one with the few pictures I do have. Being that this isn’t as detailed as most of my other tutorial feel free to leave a comment below with any questions you might have. We would be more then happy to help if you decide to DIY one of these yourself.

Simple Farmhouse Kitchen Open Shelves | How to DIY Brackets

We finished these farmhouse kitchen open shelves a few months ago, so I decided it was time to show you guys how we DIYed them! They were so easy and since we did them ourselves we were able to customize them to fit our specific needs.

Steel and Wood Retaining Wall

This is a BIG and expensive project! We have several retaining walls on our property that need to be redone. The photo below shows just one of the walls that is falling down (we are looking at the lower wall, light green wood). We decided to tackle these walls one section at a time, as money and time allow. If you are looking for a way to build/replace retaining walls, doing this yourself will take time and muscle, but save you thousands of dollars. (By the way, the fenced in "boxes" up above are our raised garden beds. We live in a forest and the removable fence panels keep the deer and critters out beautifully!)

DIY Filing Cabinet Makeover

I’m working on a budget. I got these filing cabinets from Habitat for Humanity ReStore for a couple bucks and wanted to repurpose them to make my desk. I knew I wanted to use card pull label holders because not only do I love the way they look on furniture, I also love being organized!

File Cabinet Flip

We needed some extra storage in our office area for files and paperwork. It's a more formal space so the traditional metal file cabinet would be a real eye sore. And... with no closet to tuck it away, I needed to find a way to hide the file cabinet in plain site. This makeover was simple and changed the look of this $20 Craigslist find completely! (My last file cabinet makeover was in Better Homes and Gardens... you can take a peek at that one here!)

Old Metal File Cabinet Makeover

Old Metal File Cabinet turned into Trash Bin Holder

Farmhouse Look on Lamp Shade With Chicken Wire

I just like chicken wire, what can I say, so when I say a chicken wire lamp project from Adrianne at Happy Hour Projects, I reeeallly wanted to make one, too.

Early 1800's Antique Dresser

I bought this dresser at an online auction. Based on the condition of the veneer that I saw in the photos, I thought it would be a perfect candidate for painting. But it turns out it was about 100 years older than I initially thought. Based on the materials, hardware, and handcrafted construction I estimate the dresser was made in the early 1800’s.

Not Your Boring File Cabinet Anymore!!

My client founded this piece at a garage sale for $10!!! It was a steal!! She brought it to me to make it the focal point for her office.. And this is how it was done!

How to Use Lace With Wood Icing® Textura Paste

Quick little video showing how to use lace with Wood Icing® Textura Paste I show how to spread the Textura Paste over the top of lace. And I also show how to press lace into the Textura Paste. We paint both with Chalk Paint® by Annie Sloan. We used this technique on the Flag project we posted.

Dining Table Makeover

Our dining table is a yard sale find. We found the dining table along with the bookshelf and the cabinet. Since the dining table was okay to use compared to other two items, I did not do anything to that. Then, life got busy with other things. When we moved from North Carolina to New Jersey, I did give a fresh coat of paint and then used my DIY laminated placemats and a sheet of clear vinyl to decorate. The dining table area in the current apartment is quite dark as it doesn't have any windows, I thought it is time to give the table a little makeover. Let's see how I did.

How to Clean Stained Plastic Containers and Tupperware

If you have plastic containers, chances are they have gotten stained over time, but they are still perfectly usable. I had several pieces of Tupperware that had hard-to-remove tomato-based stains. And because they were good Tupperware, I hated to throw them away. Especially since I am a professional organizer and I try to keep only the number of containers that I need. Here's my very easy, tried and true way to even remove tomato-based stains.

How to Use Paint to Soften Wood Grain

Do you want a smoother finish to hide the appearance of wood grain? Here is what I do to help soften the loom of the grain and attract your eye to other areas.

How To Build A Budget-Friendly Faux Headboard

Try this high impact, budget friendly bedroom idea from Haute House Love. Learn how to build a faux headboard with ease using minimal materials and spending only $100.This past fall I took my master bedroom from drab to fab. Along the way I used peel and stick wallpaper and 1x4s to create an easy faux headboard in a board and batten style that makes a huge statement! It was a super easy project that took about 6 hours to complete from start to finish. click here for the full blog post, product links + sources

Cocktail Cabinet Becomes Oh So Art Deco

A friend was clearing out her mom’s furniture and messaged me to ask if I wanted an antique bar cabinet that belonged to her great-grandmother. And of course, I did!! I drove straight over to her town the next day and picked it up (before she had a chance to change her mind!). Once I got it home and had a closer look, I was beyond thrilled with the piece. It has a built-in music box!! I have worked with a lot of antique and vintage furniture, but I’ve never seen that before!!!! It also has a slide out serving tray. Jackpot!

Stenciled Vintage Mirror

I found a couple of vintage mirrors at a flea market about 2 years ago. And I decided that I wanted to use one of them on a blank wall in my guest bath.But I thought it needed a little embellishment.So I stenciled it!

DIY End Table to Hide the Shredder

*This post is sponsored by GBC. All thoughts and opinions are my own*Shredders are a fantastic way to get rid of secure materials, but they aren’t always the best looking or fit nicely into the decor. Since I’m all about beauty AND function over here, I decided to create a much cuter way to house my function driven shredder. Here is the tutorial of how I made a DIY end table to house my new shredder. Let’s get started!Before: The reason for building the DIY end table

Budget-Friendly Coastal Wall Decor

Uncategorized Budget-Friendly Coastal Wall Decor Are you looking for budget-friendly coastal wall decor for your home? I’ve got a really simple and totally budget-friendly project for you! Last year, my girls came home from a trip to Hilton Head and decided they wanted to replicate the coastal/beachy feel in their bedroom. I agreed, but with lots of reservations and my own stipulations. Often the decor in beach houses and condos borderlines on cheesy. I mean, it’s possible to overdo seashells, sea creatures, anchors, and other nautical accessories. Every home decor store has a section dedicated to this motif. Since I was the person paying for this transformation, I wanted it all to be done with touches of coastal, yet still be classy and not too juvenile. In all of my Pinterest searches, I came across some really neat decor ideas that I decided I could DIY!

How To Make A Bathtub Caddy Tray With 1 Board

When I think of a bathtub caddy tray, I think of a fancy lady of leisure. You know, the one that lives in our head. All put together and rolls out of bed, looking like she just stepped out of a magazine. SCRRRRREEECH! Back to reality. That doesn’t exist. But it’s fun to imagine while soaking in a hot bubbly tub, and what could be better than a perch to hold your favorite items while you soak your worries away. Well, maybe not away, but at least put them on the back burner for another time.

Easter Decor Ideas for Your Porch & Window Boxes – Easy & Affordable

Looking for some easy outdoor Easter decor ideas for your porch or window boxes? I’ve got you covered!When I took down my DIY Valentine’s Day porch and window box decor our porch looked really sad and bare, so I decided it was time to start thinking about Easter decor ideas.I went out my favorite craft store, Michaels and picked up a few supplies: All supplies are linked in this blog post Colorful Easter egg garland (3 strands)A bunny bag ( similar options here)Mini dowel rods ( similar)Colorful plastic eggsFelt egg decorating kitClothes pins

Steampunk Gnome Doorstop

This project is a combination of two projects I was making that failed. I tried to make a lady sock gnome but could not get the hair to look pretty. And the cement bottle broke and did not work out how I wanted it. So I put them together to get this steampunk gnome doorstop with pretty hair.

Easy DIY Wall Art With Drumsticks!

Please take a minute to subscribe to the Mother Daughter Projects weekly newsletter. This is where you'll find the most up-to-date information on our projects.During the pandemic lockdown, we "traveled" by watching theme park YouTube videos. One video featured the Hard Rock Hotel Universal Orlando. In it we spotted an amazing art piece made from drumsticks.This is our interpretation of that wall art.

Easter Egg Decoration: Microgreen Planter

Easter is around the corner and I don’t know about you but boy do I need to celebrate. Something, ANYTHING. There’s such a long and dreary stretch after the joy of end-of-year celebrations, Easter and the arrival of spring feel like a lifesaver.

Have You Seen These Tiny Twig Nests for Sweet Wows?

Ahh. Finally. Spring.Let’s Set a Sweet Spring Table with the Tiniest of Twig Nests.A Fast and Easy DIY.

Shiplap Wall Makeover

I’ve been debating for a long time on putting shiplap on our living room window wall. We finally decided to go for it and I’m so happy we did!

How to Make a Mosquito Repellent Patio Planter

Learn how to make a gorgeous mosquito repellent patio planter with 2 common plants from your local nursery!

DIY Dog Bowl Succulent Garden

How to Paint a Bathroom Cabinet in a Weekend

Thanks to DecoArt for providing products used in my bathroom makeover. This post contains Amazon affiliate links.

How to Refinish a Wooden Picnic Table in 4 Easy Steps

Learn how to refinish a wooden picnic table in 4 easy steps with this DIY tutorial!

How To Organize Your Spice Cabinet The KonMari Way

Is your spice cabinet a mess? Learn how to organize your spice cabinet the KonMari way and now you can actually use them more.

Floral Nightstand Makeover

My sister just moved in to a new house and her daughter is getting some new furniture. So naturally I step in. She's very feminine and whimsical so I had some ideas.

How to Diy a Concrete Bar Top - in a Weekend!

Hello! Today I am popping in with an easy DIY of one of my favorite design elements in my recent kitchen refresh. My bar top concrete countertop. I love the mix of the concrete with the warmth of the butcher block, and best of all…it’s pretty easy to DIY yourself.

Never Fear Stripes Desk

My daughter needed a desk for her room as she is now school aged. She requested black and white stripes... my DIY mind cringed at first and then got a little excited as I researched some inspiration photos. Together with my 5 year old's design ideas and my skill with painting wood we made it happen.

DIY Moss and Egg Easter Topiary

My DIY Moss and Egg Easter Topiary makes a statement on any spring/Easter table.I have seen these run anywhere from $60 to $150 on Etsy and high end decor stores.Because I had everything I needed on hand, and I bet you do too……I created this topiary for just $12.00.That is the cost of 6 dozen eggs.SuppliesApproximately 6 dozen extra large eggs, blown outWilton gel food coloring in blue and greenStrawgrey acrylic craft paintcopper metallic acrylic craft paintskewers foam conepaper or plastic plate to fit the diameter of the pot you choose so that the cone will not fall through.foam pieces or cardboard box to hold the skewers so the eggs can dryglue gunglue sticksmossurn/flower pot with diameter similar in size to the bottom of the cone. Or use a cake pedestal as a baseKrylon Modern White Matte spray paintDirections to Create Egg ColorsOnce you have blown out your eggs, dye the eggs blue and green following the Wilton package directions.The eggs will want to float as they have a hole in them. Using a large spoon, push the eggs down into the colored water and brace the spoon against the edge of glass to keep the eggs submerged.Once the eggs are the shade you want, remove the eggs using the spoon.Blow any excess water back into the glass by placing a straw over the egg hole and blowing into it.Set the eggs on a paper towel to dry.Once the eggs have dried, mix some grey paint with a few drops of water to create a grey “wash”.Place the eggs on the skewer and brush the grey wash over the entire egg.Stick the skewer back in the foam and allow the eggs to dry.Once the eggs are dry, cover the eggs in the copper shimmer color. There is no need to dilute the paint.Stick the skewer back into the foam and allow to dry.Once the eggs have dried, you can also spray them with a light mist of metallic gold for extra shimmer. Be careful to gently spray from about 12 inches away so that you don’t cover the entire egg and lose your base colorDirections for the UrnOnce you have found a suitable container for your cone, you may need to spray paint it the color you would like.I spray painted my pot Krylon Modern White.While my pot dried, I worked on the cone.Directions for the Egg and Moss ConeOnce the eggs are completely dry, starting at the base of the cone, glue a paper or plastic plate to the bottom of the cone. The plate needs to be at least the size of the diameter of the top of your pot.Next, hot glue the eggs randomly up and around the cone, mixing the blue and green colored eggs.Once you have completely covered the cone, begin hot gluing moss in the areas that are exposed and not covered by eggs.Use the moss to conceal the holes in the eggs. A skewer will help you push the moss into place once you have placed some hot glue in the area you want covered.Putting the Moss and Egg Easter Topiary TogetherPlace the plate with the cone on top of your container.Cover any areas where the plate can be seen with moss.Display on your Easter table or your mantel!