When I envisioned my mini library build I wanted gorgeous picture lighting to illuminate my books and mementos. So This weekend, I decided to tackle installing picture lights on my bookcases. It turned out to be a super easy project and took less than 15 minutes to install! If you are looking to add picture lighting to your home without calling the electrician read on.
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DIY Pantry Refresh For 2022
At the end of 2021, I started shopping at Costco and that is when I realized I had a big problem. I had nowhere to put my monthly haul! My pantry is a decent size but it only had four 12” deep wire shelves and we used up that space pretty quickly. This year, I decided I needed to focus on storage since we are bringing a new baby home in just a few months. So, at the end of my second trimester, I got to work on giving our pantry a refresh.
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DIY End Of Summer Potted Planter Video Tutorial
Today I am sharing a video tutorial for a DIY end-of-summer potted planter. I love this project so much! It’s super easy to do and will last a really long time if cared for properly. I used Arqlite’s Smart Gravel to improve plant and root health by providing optimal drainage in these pots(plus it makes your planters so much lighter).
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Easy IKEA Billy Bookcase Built-In Hack
When I was a little girl, I dreamed that one day I would have a house with its very own library. Somewhere I could hide away and go on adventures all over the world without ever leaving my house. Now that I am grown up, I still secretly dream of having a library in my home. Unfortunately, our budget just doesn’t allow for that. Of course, I wasn’t going to let a silly thing like practicality and budgets prevent me from having a small taste of that dream. So today, I am sharing my Ikea Billy Bookcase built-in hack.
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DIY Potted Plant Centerpiece Video Tutorial
Today I am sharing a video tutorial with you for a DIY potted plant centerpiece. I love this project so much! Its super easy to do and will last for a really long time if cared for properly. I like to use this type of centerpiece on my dining room table but it looks great on a coffee table, at weddings or other social events, an entryway table and outdoors!
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Magnolia Wreath Tutorial For less than $15
Can You believe I made this gorgeous magnolia wreath for less than $15? I’ll show you how so you can too!
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Quick & Easy Fireplace Makeover
We just moved into our brand new home in Oregon and I am so excited to show you our first project. We did a quick fireplace makeover that cost about $30 using some paint, a little bit of wood and 2 days!
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Succulent Bar Workshop
We hosted back to back succulent bar workshops using locally made wooden boxes and a huge assortment of succulents. During the workshop we went over basic care and propagating your succulents to help our students grow their succulent collection. I’m sharing with you all the highlights from these workshops!
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DIY "THANKS FOR HELPING ME GROW" MUG TUTORIAL
Summer is just around the corner and that means it is time to start giving thank you gifts to all the wonderful teachers in your life. Today, we have a photo tutorial to show you how to create this super cute succulent mug that can be paired with a sweet "Thanks for helping me grow this year" printable card. This is an easy project that even the kiddo's can help with!
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Trending: Dedicated Chopping & Baking Station
We are getting so excited seeing all the new trends for 2018! One of our favorites is dedicated chopping and baking stations in kitchens. Food prep becomes so much easier with specialized zones and the best part is you don't have to have a huge kitchen to take advantage of this trend. I love baking so this trend speaks to my soul and who doesn't need a spot for food prep?
Read MoreAsk Abigail Amira: Top 10 Favorite Creamy Neutrals
After our very first Ask Abigail Amira blog post, our inbox was flooded with questions. I love it, keep them coming! We are answering more questions from our readers, and this one is from Jessica "I am looking for a neutral color that wont seem boring, what do you suggest?" Finding the right neutrals should be easy, right? Not so much when there are so many different color options. How do you choose the perfect one for your space that isn't boring? Today I will try to help by showing you our favorite creamy neutrals.
Read MoreRUSTIC FAUX FIREPLACE
I've been wanting to do a fireplace in my bedroom since we moved in to this house. The cost of a real fireplace quickly ruled that out, but that wouldn't stop me from getting the look of a real fireplace.
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DIY BUFFALO CHECK BENCH
"The most colorful thing in the world is black and white, it contains all colors and at the same time excludes all."- Vikrmn
Read MoreNatural Woven Shades Tutorial
Ever since I moved into our house I have loved our windows. They all have deep window sills that I can place plants on (because I can be a crazy plant lady). After I painted all the window frames white, I felt like the rooms needed more warmth. I immediately thought natural woven shades in a mid-range color would be perfect. So I began sourcing shades, my heart hurt a little after seeing their prices... So I put this project on hold.
Read MoreDIY STAIRCASE
Once the plan set in motion to begin construction, I knew we needed to make a plan for inside access to the basement.
Read MoreA NEW/OLD BED
Finding the perfect bed for my daughters bedroom proved to be a very difficult task. We had already bought a new desk, dresser, bedding and accessories but the room was feeling character-less. Her original white headboard was lovely but too small for the space and didn't make much of an impact.
Read MoreDIY HIDDEN STORAGE
Our home is pretty small so we sometimes need to be clever with our storage.
Read MoreDIY Decorative Ladder
Hello friends! I found a beautiful vintage quilt and two matching antique ladders at our local antique store but silly me didn't purchase them immediately. When I went back to buy them they were all sold. I still wanted a ladder to hold my growing quilt collection, so I decided to build one with scrap wood I had around. This is it!
Read MoreCoffee Table Makeover
We had this old table that really wasn't my style. Its mahogany/cherry stained, oval shaped with claw feet. It could have been pretty but the top wasn't in the best shape. I decided to give it some new life.
Read MoreFinishing The Basement
The very long process of finishing part of our basement ourselves to make a family room.
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