This quick and easy no-sew upholstered bench cushion tutorial is perfect for window seats, banquets, breakfast nooks, benches, and more! In all fairness, most upholstery projects that have “easy” in the title are lying. I’ve gotten in over my head before on an “easy” diamond-tufted upholstered headboard. BUT this one is legitimately very quick and easy. Pinky promise! I’m doing…
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You CAN have a beautiful home with kids! I promise it’s doable- you just have to make your design decisions with them in mind! As I was sitting down to write this post, my five-year-old asked if I would join her dance party- and of course, that’s hard to say no to. So we’ve got “Can’t Stop the Feelin’” blaring…
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Have you tried using stencils for painting furniture? This simple patio table makeover uses spray paint and a Moroccan tile stencil! I received this patio table as a going-off-to-college gift many years ago. It’s moved with us lots of times, but after sitting outside for 15 years (yikes!) it had seen MUCH better days. The paint was peeling off, it…
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These magnetic morning routine charts for kids will help everyone get ready for school. They’re great for both preschool and elementary kids! Mornings have never been my favorite time of day… and once I started trying to get two young kids up, dressed, teeth brushed, shoes on, fed breakfast, packed up, and out the door for school and preschool, I…
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It’s time to get the kids’ closets and dressers whipped into shape for back to school! Today I want to share this super-simple morning-sanity-saving system. In fact, it works so well for the kids- maybe I should try it for myself! how to organize kids’ clothes We’ve always used a dresser for E’s (4 year old)’s clothes. It was nice…
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This backpack organizer is a simple IKEA hack for your mudroom, entryway, or garage! Entryway cubbies will eliminate so much chaos! ikea mudroom backpack organizer My sister is the real organizing genius in our family. So today I’m going to show you her brilliant kids’ cubbies solution that I’m kind of jealous of. This is the perfect back-to-school organization entryway…
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We’re having a couple of grey rainy days here in Seattle. It’s early August, and the weather makes me think about school… and how much I’m looking forward to it starting again. Is that terrible? To be perfectly honest, Summer is hard for me. I like the idea of summer… relaxing in my gazebo reading a good book and having…
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Streamline your school lunch packing with this simple system! Organize everything you need for the lunches together in your kitchen. Last year was our first year of elementary school, so I had to come up with a system for packing school lunches. And because of food allergies, we’re taking lunch pretty much every day. My system worked shockingly well- mostly…
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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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Install easy, removable string light poles over your patio or backyard fire pit to create beautiful ambiance! They’re quick, inexpensive, and very simple! I asked for a patio makeover for my birthday this year, and one of the top things on my wishlist was string lights. The problem? Nothing to hang them from. Here’s a tutorial for the quick and…
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These gorgeous Moroccan pattern tile stencils are perfect for tile or cement floors, walls, fireplaces, backsplashes, fabric, and more! I’m currently obsessed with cement tile for fireplaces, kitchen backsplashes, floors, and more. But sometimes re-tiling isn’t in the cards. The solution? Paint and stencil the tiles, of course! You can see my in-depth tutorial here. I’m also loving these patterns…
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Learn how to paint tile with this easy DIY faux cement tile fireplace makeover tutorial using tile paint and stencils. Hello! I’m really excited to show you my new fireplace! Well the fireplace itself isn’t new, but it recently got a serious (but inexpensive!) makeover. I’ve been looking at this ugly thing for years, and I’ve had a few different…
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