$100 Room Challenge- projects, details, and budget

We have been busy working on a makeover for the Boy's Bedroom. And all for $100 or less. What's that about you ask? It’s the $100 Room Challenge hosted by the lovely Erin of lemonslavenderandlaundry.com What’s the $100 Room Challenge? The rules are simple: One Room. One Month. $100. Just the type of challenge that this budget loving-DIY-crafting-make-do kind of girl loves! Count me in!...

$100 Room Challenge- The Boy’s Bedroom

We're working on a bit of a Bedroom Refresh for my Son- also known as the Boy. This project is part of a blogger challenge that I'm doing with 30+ other bloggers. It’s the $100 Room Challenge hosted by the lovely Erin of lemonslavenderandlaundry.com What’s the $100 Room Challenge? The rules are simple: One Room. One Month. $100. You can read about how Erin started this challenge in her...

$100 Room Challenge- The UGLY Before Bedroom

*** WARNING: THE ROOM YOU ARE ABOUT TO WITNESS IS THE REAL BEDROOM OF A 22-YEAR-OLD YOUNG MAN THAT LIVES AT HOME WITH HIS DIY HOME DECORATING MOTHER. THE BEFORE IMAGES ARE UGLY AND MESSY AND MAY SHOCK YOU! YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED.  ;) ***     I am so excited to be taking part in a fun blogger challenge for the month of September. It’s the $100 Room Challenge hosted by the lovely Erin...

A Cool Little Gnome Garden on a Budget

Fairy Gardens have been pretty popular for the last few years. But what about a Gnome Garden? Well if you have been following me for some time, you know that I don't like to do what everyone else does so I am going to show you my take on a little Gnome Garden. I think it's kinda sweet and really cool! On our back porch, we have just enough room for a small shelf behind the door. It's a pretty...

The $3 Five Minute Unconventional DIY Wreath

Today, I have a super quick 5 minute Unconventional DIY Wreath that only cost me $3. It's almost embarrassing how easy this DIY is, but that's why I want to share it with you. It's important for me to share projects big or small that anyone can attain. That's what I love about reading other home decor blogs, and I hope that is why you have come to my blog too. Let's jump right in! I found this...

Fun with Flags: DIY Patriotic Decor

It is amazing where you can find inspiration for decorating your home. If you can be open to what is around you, it might spark some creativity. An example of this for me is that I love a simple graphic design. What is better than our American Flag? I think that Betsy Ross was a genius when she came up with the design for the good ole' Stars and Stripes Flag. Because of her inspirational...

Decorating With Monochrome Color. Or Colors!!

I just LOVE Color! When it comes to decorating my home, I just need color in my design. I tried to go with a Beige/ Gray/ White Monochrome color scheme a couple of years ago and it just wasn't me. I needed more colors! Now I have embraced that change and have added more and more color to my home and my decor. It's fun, bright, and inviting and makes me smile. But maybe there is a way to go...

The Story of the Vintage Rex Rocket Wagon

You know how you see all of those wonderful vintage items in magazines and online and you think- maybe someday... And because there is so much vintage goodness out there, you think- maybe if I'm lucky... Well, that's my story of the Vintage BLUE Rex Rocket Wagon! I had seen one online years ago. I loved the color so much, as my favorite color is Blue after all. And this isn't just any blue-...

The Back Yard Firepit Area

Hi There! Welcome to my little blog, where I share my home decorating and DIY projects. I really appreciate it :) Summer is coming and we are getting the backyard ready for entertaining. For the last six weeks, we have been working on some projects for making the space more enjoyable. One small project we have completed is to move our firepit off of the patio and to one of the back corners of...

Week 6- ORC- Colorful Patio Reveal- Part 3

It’s Reveal Week 6 for The One Room Challenge! I have been sharing my Colorful Patio Reveal. What is the ORC, you ask? It is a six-week design challenge featuring 20 interior designers and over 200 guest participants. Each one is challenged to makeover one room or space, all collectively posting once a week over at the One Room Challenge website.  In this Week 6, all of the...