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How to Make Aroma Stones

How to make DIY aroma stones with essential oils. Use these as a natural passive diffuser in small spaces or as a natural air freshener.

DIY Inspiration for Curbside Freebies

Hi, Liz here from SimpleDecoratingTips.com

Rope Accent Wall

Today I am sharing a project that we did when we renovated our Laundry/Mudspace at the lake. I wanted to add some texture so we made an accent wall made from rope. Yes, you heard that right. We DIY'd an accent wall out of rope.

DIY Christmas Tree Topiary

My oversized fireplace and mantel calls for some big Christmas decorating. This year I decided that would be a pair of tall thin Christmas trees. Not finding exactly what I wanted meant I had to create these pretty DIY trees! You can make one of these and decorate it to coordinate with your holiday decor!

Olive Tree Topiary DIY

Hello there friends. I was in Hobby Lobby last weekend and found the cutest little vintage-looking resin pots that I wanted to do something with. And their floral was half off so I picked up a few olive stems and decided to try an olive tree topiary. It took less than 5 minutes and 10 dollars to make this topiary and I can’t wait to show you all how easy peasy this was.

DIY Easter Bunny Topiary Trees & Easter Blog Hop!

These stylish, mossy, Easter Bunny Topiary Trees will add the perfect touch of Easter elegance to any home! Learn how to devise your very own Easter Bunny Topiary Tree with these really simple materials and easy steps!

Deco Mesh Winter Topiaires

Need something new for your holiday decorating? Grab a tomato cage and some deco mesh for this adorable holiday idea! Check out the video for more how-to's!

How to Make a Bedspring Bird's Nest for Your Spring Decor

Easter Book Stack

I've created a couple Easter crafts this year, but this one is my favorite because it focuses on the true meaning behind this special season! I'm have various book stacks in my home also, but this was my first time creating a "faux" stack using a crate instead of actual books. I loved the result!

DIY Space-Saving Poster Board Storage Hack

Learn how to store your poster boards, photo backdrops, foam boards, and tri-fold boards so they’re out of the way and safe from damage using this smart hack.Whether you’re a crafter, photographer, or mom of junior high kids, you’ve probably got poster boards on hand. And it’s also very likely that you have them pushed up against a wall in a closet, and you curse at them weekly because they’re always falling down. Poster boards are a staple for so many projects, but they’re hard to store and organize…until now. I found an awesome hack to keep them out of the way and always upright, and it works in any size of home. I tried it in my craft room, and I can’t wait to share it with you!

Toddler Room Makeover: DIY Closet Built In's With Dresser

DIY Built in Closet/DresserSpent under $500 (an IKEA Hack would've cost us over $600 just for the wardrobes/dresser, we still would've have to buy caulk, paint, accent wall brick, trim, etc.) I am still calculating receipts so total will be updated.

Rocking Chair Upholstery | Eastlake Rocker

Want to know how easy it is to replace rocking chair upholstery on an antique Eastlake rocking chair? Let me show you how!

A Quick Weekend Closet Makeover With ClosetMaid

This post is sponsored by ClosetMaid. All opinions are my own.We love a lot of elements of our little, old house, but the tiny closets are not one of them. We wouldn’t call ourselves fashion people by any means (most of our day-to-day pandemic wear is paint-stained project clothes, if we’re honest) but after a quick weekend closet makeover with ClosetMaid’s SuiteSymphony system, we feel like we’re shopping in a cute little boutique every time we get dressed.You can also get more DIY tips and hints at our blog Shoe Makes New.

Make a Rustically Cool Coffee-themed Shelf... for Compact Spaces!

If you don't have a lot of horizontal space, going up the wall can double up your room instantly!However with such limited wall space period, I wanted to come up with a compact solution...Gathering up some reclaimed wood planks, here's an easy, clever and affordable way to create extra storage space that's cute too!You're gonna love this one...

IKEA Toy Storage Hack

I'm currently doing a makeover of our playroom. Let me introduce to you this IKEA toy storage hack, aka TROFAST the fabulous! 😀

Easy Wallpaper Vases

With this project, you can turn any tin can, Mason Jar, or plastic bottle into a vase. I often use these items to make planters and vases, you should check out my beautiful Marimekko tin can planter display.This project costs almost nothing and only takes 10 minutes to make.

Light and Bright

I purchased this mid century modern dresser on my local Facebook marketplace and I knew I scored as it turned out to be solid wood!

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.

Decoupage Plastic Easter Eggs With Postage Stamps

It’s easy to decoupage plastic Easter eggs to give them a fun new look with just a few supplies needed.

DIY Paint Dipped Magnolia Leaf Place Cards

Here is an easy and inexpensive DIY place card idea. They would be perfect for a barn wedding or farmhouse wedding, but would make any dinner special! These DIY paint dipped magnolia leaf place cards are so simple to make! Make just a few for a small dinner party, or lay out a hundred of them and make them in bulk for a wedding or other larger event.

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.

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!

How I Made TWO Easter Garlands With Cheap Eggs!

You know I love my garland for every season and holiday! Here are two ways to make beautiful Easter themed garland for about $10 each.

A Tisket, A Tasket, A Green And Yellow Basket

Time for something fresh that feels like spring for my front door!

Bathroom Vanity Updated

Our master bathroom was in pretty desperate need of updating when we first moved into our house. And in all honesty, it still kind of is. But since we couldn’t do a full remodel at the time, I decided to prioritize and focus on a bathroom vanity update. It is amazing what a difference it made!Disclaimer: In the name of full transparency, please be aware that this blog post contains affiliate links and any purchases made through such links will result in a small commission for me (at no extra cost for you). As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Blue Stool to COOL Stool

Another free furniture makeover! See how this blue stool was transformed into something too cool for a stool!

Faux Driftwood Sofa Table

I wanted a whole new beachy look for my Marketplace sofa table find.

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 Clean Your Front Loader Washing Machine 🥚

Like all things that have anything to do with water, if you are not keeping your washing machine clean and dry, the smells will come- and let me tell you those smells won’t be pretty. Over time, washing machines build up sludge from detergents, fabric softeners, and different fibers from our clothing. This sludge then gets trapped in a warm, damp machine.

How to Make Linen Beeswax Wraps

Beeswax wraps are very easy and inexpensive to make. You’ll love this simple linen version of a popular classic for your natural kitchen. Ever since I first saw beeswax wraps I thought I could make them myself. That is what I did over 2 years ago (you can see that post here). I still use them a lot but I needed different sizes. This time around, I thought it would be fun to use one of my favorite fabrics: linen!

Painting Faux Brick Walls With 3 Different and Unique Methods

Welcome back! As promised in my post about how to make faux brick walls with joint compound, I’m here to tell you all about the 3 different methods for painting faux brick walls that I’ve personally used in our home! I love all of these 3 methods and the different looks that they each have.

Hardwood Wearing? Here is My Hack!!

We installed engineered hardwood in a dark hand scraped hickory in our new home 10 years ago. Over the years the finish on it has worn in high traffic areas. This drives me crazy but I was not about to have the entire main floor refinished, I had to find an easier solution.

DIY Spring Hydrangea Wreath

Make this easy hydrangea spring wreath to really brighten up your space after a long gray winter.

Basement Makeover

I was asked to help a friend makeover her basement, so we planned and I came up with this.

Oui Jars Transform Into Faux Depression Glass

When a friend contacted me to see if I would like a large bag of Oui yogurt jars, I jumped at the offer. I’d been seeing many different ideas on using them for projects. Better yet, she had already cleaned them and…..she delivered! I couldn’t wait to try adding a transparent color to them! I am a crafter who likes quick results but still want to produce a quality product as I usually sell my creations. Except this one. The final result reminds me of depression glass and is so beautiful! I loved my project so much I kept it for myself. 😌 I do have more jars, though. 😏

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.

Easy Twine Carrot Wreath

Three packages of Dollar Tree twine wreaths, a small wire wreath form, and some ribbon combine to make a fun and festive Spring wreath!

Easy DIY Window Cornice You Need to Make Now

If lighting is the jewelry of a home, then window treatments surely are the shoes! I mean, you need them! Learn how to make an easy DIY window cornice for your home in just an afternoon!This post contains affiliate links. Please see my full disclosure policy for more details. Ok, so you don’t actually need them, but your naked windows will thank you for it. I have a pretty hard and fast rule when it comes to windows, and it’s pretty simple. Do you wanna know what it is?Dress them up! Seriously though, windows can be a focal point of any home, and a great accessory. So you should show them off. A well-dressed window can make or break a room design.I do have 2 exceptions where I’m willing to break my own rule though.Black aluminum windows. All the heart eyes here guys, and on my wish list for a someday build.