Recreate one of these modern home offices for yourself with inexpensive products from your favorite online stores! Are you ready for a new home office? Or maybe just a refresh? What if you could have your workspace designed by a professional, and all you had to do was order a few things online and set it all up? hOW dO…
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These 10 Ikea office ideas are perfect and budget-friendly solutions if you need to work from home, whether you have a large or small space! I’m on a home office kick, and since the kids needed a distance-learning space for school this year, I got to design and set up another Ikea office/ desk over the Summer. Why Ikea Office…
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This simple Ikea desk hack is popular because it looks high-end, yet it’s budget-friendly and easy to DIY. And did I mention it can be customized for a perfect fit in your space? Now that many of us will be working from home for the forseeable future, it’s time to get a real home office set up, and ditch the…
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A beautiful modern area rug can really update and add style to a living room, bedroom, office or dining room. I’ve scoured the web for the best deals on stylish modern and Boho rugs, so you’re sure to find one that’s perfect for your space. The best part? They’re all under $200 for at least a 6’x9′ rug at the…
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Create a fun and colorful gallery wall as a kids art display! It’s perfect for the playroom or kids bedrooms, and it will get the art off the fridge! My June & July project is a new distance learning space for the kids this Fall. I’ve always wanted to put together a gallery wall to display all their artwork… and…
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Outdoor string lights are wildly popular, and for good reason! They feel magical and bring a warm, intimate ambiance to any party or outdoor living space. Inexpensive, simple for the average person to DIY, relatively easy to put up and take down with the seasons, and the list goes on… And if you’re still not sure what kind of lighting…
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Cheap throw pillow covers are an easy and inexpensive way to change up your living room decor. These stylish throw pillows are colorful, modern, and Boho! It’s no secret that I’m a throw pillow cover superfan. I love them because they’re cheap (at least these ones are!) and they take up almost no storage space when not in use. Which…
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It’s easy to brighten up a dark room right now with these easy and cheap designer tips. Maximize natural light with paint colors and more! Are your spaces feeling a bit dark and gloomy? Especially during the long, dreary winter months? I have just a bit of experience with this, as I live in Seattle, where we have something like…
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A couple of years ago, one of our biggest problem-areas in our home was the laundry room. It was small, ugly, and really didn’t use the space well. So we spent a weekend and about $300 on a mini-renovation. We maximized the space, and it has been life-changing! You can check out our small laundry room makeover here. Since every…
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These super-fun gift wrapping ideas use easy DIY pom poms in place of bows. These are perfect for Christmas gifts, birthdays, baby gifts, and more! Hello! This year, I’m feeding my pompom obsession by using them to wrap Christmas gifts… and these ideas aren’t just for Christmas- they would be great for birthdays, baby showers, whatever! here’s what you’ll need…
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We received a counter-top spice rack as a wedding gift. It was great for a little while, but it only held 16 different spices. At first, I started buying more bottles that would fit in it and changing them out seasonally. Eventually, I just shoved things into this lovely spice bin.But when we moved to our current house I was…
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These easy toy storage ideas will save your sanity and help control the chaos of life with kids. I’ve got ideas for organizing books and games too! Toy storage, organization, and maintenance is a big struggle in my household. I have a hard enough time keeping track of my own stuff, so when you add small children moving things from…
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This small organized pantry closet on a budget with shelves and baskets is full of cheap and easy ideas to keep all your food visible and easy to access! I’m going to let you all in on a little secret: I was not born with the gift of organization. And as much as my parents tried to instill it in…
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This outdoor living room on a budget is a romantic spot for drinks by the fire. Cozy patio furniture and curtains complete the outdoor living space. I finally got around to taking photos of my all-time favorite space: my outdoor living room, and I can’t wait to share them with you! A few years ago we stayed at a resort…
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I love to give handmade gifts- they’re special, personal, and I just enjoy making them. Today I’m sharing some of my favorite DIY gift ideas. Click the links below for more details about each project, as well as a step-by-step tutorial. They’re perfect for Christmas, Teacher Appreciation, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Birthdays, you name it. Plus, some of these are…
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Learn how to make soy candles with this simple step-by-step tutorial. These natural handmade candles make perfect gifts! Natural soy candles are the perfect handmade gifts! When I first started researching natural candles, I quickly learned that candle-making is trickier than I had imagined. What’s more, every guide and tutorial I found recommended weighing out the wax and fragrance oils,…
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We’ve been obsessed with making pom poms at my house for a while now. And this year we’re adding tassels to the mix! They’re just as fun and easy to make, and they’re perfect for all kinds of crafts, from Christmas ornaments, to garlands, to kids’ room decor, to gift-wrapping. Today I’m going to show you how to make this…
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We are all about making pom poms at my house. So it was only natural that we needed some pom pom garlands for our Christmas decor. How to Make a Simple DIY Pom Pom Garland These are fun to make, easy, and addictive! If you’d rather see the video tutorial, scroll to the bottom of this post. Let’s get started!…
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