I recently acquired an end table from my mother-in-law's home. It was from my husband's father's mother. The end table was in the garage, collecting dust for years since she passed in the early 2000s. It was unique in style and had many decorative accents that I thought would be a great DIY chalk paint […]
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Transforming coffee table with gray chalk paint
We are in the process of updating our family room. First, we painted the room a beautiful yellow, which brightened it up so much that we can now leave the lights off and still see. Then, we got rid of the old furniture. This post is about how I am transforming a narrow table into […]
Chalk Paint Armoire DIY Project Tutorial
The below armoire was from my father, a great Italian man who loved the world and loved people. It's a nice piece. I inherited it when he passed. But, since it was in the basement family room, it was way too dark for the room. As I mentioned in last week's post, I purchased a […]
How to Make Chalk Paint Days of the Week Clothing Organizer
If you don't know by now, I love to use a closet organizer to organize the week's clothing. I'm about to show you another set I made for my child's closet. These Chalk Paint Days of the Week Clothing Organizers are super easy to make, and I only needed a few things to make them. […]
How to make an Easy Antique Red Chalk Paint End Table
I had an old end table that was pretty shabby. This post shows how I transformed this old end table into a red chalk paint end table. Chalk paint is the new rage in upcycling old pieces of furniture. Annie Sloan is a famous chalk paint brand, but many are out there. Click here to […]
Creative Ways to use Chalkboard Contact Paper
DIY Chalkboards are a great way to decorate your home and help you get organized. There are a few options you can do to make your chalkboard wall or area, you can use chalkboard paint or get self-stick chalkboard paper. The chalkboard paint takes time to dry and may need several coats in your area. […]
DIY Magnetic Chalkboard Weekly Paper Sorter
A few years ago, I created a weekly paper sorter in my old kitchen. Here is the link to that DIY project. I used this paper sorter for my kids' papers for the week. This is how I would use it: On Sunday, I would pull all the papers and envelopes I needed for the […]
How to Update an Outdated Serving Tray
Getting a cheap tray for a coffee table is a great way to hold items and beverages while keeping your table clean. I bought this tray over ten years ago. It is out of date. I decided to update it so I can use it in my newly painted living room. Here's how I transformed […]
Clutter-Free Ways To Splurge On A Hobby
If you are like me and many others, you enjoyed buying all sorts of things to add to your hobby supplies. We add new stickers, cutouts, and papers for our scrapbook hobby. We purchase supplies and tools for our photography hobby. We buy music for our music hobby. We buy gear for our exercise hobby. […]
How to Make Repurposed DIY Day of the Week Closet Dividers
Whether you call them day-of-the-week closet dividers, closet dividers, Monday through Friday clothing organizers, or anything else, these little day-of-the-week closet dividers are so useful to help you manage your daily clothing. I am going to show you how I made these in just an hour of your time. What inspired me to make these […]
The Best Summertime Areas to Organize when It Is Hot Outside
You may wonder if it is a good time to declutter and organize in the summer. I'm here to tell you yes! It's a perfect time to clear out and lighten up your home. And, with kids, it's a great time to clear out your kids' school things, too. Today, I will share summertime areas […]
DIY Family Command Center Layout Idea
I received a cute wooden gift box with a sliding lid a few years ago for Christmas and found it so well built that I didn't want to part with it. It was from William Sonoma and had a variety of gourmet snacks in it. Because it was enclosed and easy to slide, I thought […]
How to Upcycle an Old Bench into an Adorable Accent Table
I recently acquired a bench from my mother-in-law's home when we cleared it out after her death. This particular bench was from my husband's grandmother's home. It was a sewing bench that she used while she sewed. It was loved, and I wanted to bring it back to life. So, today, I will show you […]
DIY Affordable Week Day Clothing Organizer - upcycling project
With my kids and my busy schedule, we have gotten into the habit of doing laundry weekly. Here are a few posts about my laundry room process. Laundry Room Closet Organization Laundry Chore Organized and Finished! To help my kids and me prepare faster in the morning, I experimented this school year by making a DIY weekday clothing […]
How to Setup a Morning Routine
There are many benefits of having a leisurely morning instead of a crazy one. Some benefits include lowering your stress level, feeling more in control of your day, instilling healthy habits, and boosting your energy before leaving the house. Easing into your day is much better than jumping out of bed and rushing around to […]
How to Create a Bathroom Mason Jar Wall Organizer
We have one large bathroom in our home. In the bathroom, my daughter and I share a vanity area. Although my son and husband need some items, we also store them in our vanity, such as cotton balls and Q-tips. I recently added all her makeup to my vanity in the bathroom, which made the […]
How to Make This DIY Armoire Furniture Makeover Idea
I am a big fan of self-adhesive wallpaper. It can easily be removed and reapplied or changed out whenever I want. I wanted to update my old armoire and found a gorgeous, affordable peel-and-stick wallpaper. Check out how I updated this DIY Armoire Makeover Idea to give it a little pattern. This armoire is over […]
How to Decorate a Tray with Pressed Flowers using Mod Podge
Already-made pressed flowers can be used for many things. I am going to show you a way to use pressed flowers with Mod Podge to upscale your tray. This DIY project is easy with a few different supplies you probably have in your craft area right now. What inspired me to do this pressed flowers […]
How to Make a DIY Photo Board for Your Child's Dorm Room
A DIY Photo Board is a great way to show how much you love your young adult when they go to college in their first year away from home. It reminds them of all the people who love them while it is displayed in their dorm room. Today, I will show you a simple and […]
How to Update a DIY Front Porch Storage Box
We have a small covered front porch area open to the street. People can easily see any packages left in front of my home. Years ago, my sister-in-law gave me the perfect-size front crate I used as a porch storage box. It has an open top so delivery people and clients can add things to […]
How to Transform a Table from a Vanity back to a Console Table
Some years ago, I created a custom vanity drawer. The console table was used for a small area in my bathroom so I could have a place to sit and do my makeup and hair. The table worked for a while, but recently, it started to get shabby. With all the small desks around now, […]
How to Make a Necklace Organizer Picture Frame
This week's home craft organizing project features another one of my picture frame jewelry organizers. This one is particularly for necklaces and hook earrings. But you can also use hooks to hold bracelets. It's a valid focal point of any room or walk-in closet. Read on to see how I made it. Stuff you need to […]
How to Make an Easy DIY Earring Organizer Picture Frame
Jewelry is usually used as an accessory to our outfits. But, where do you place them when you get home? My mom used to always lose one of her earrings in her purse because she never had a place to put them near her changing area. If you are similar to her, you can make […]
How to Create a Well Organized Craft Zone Cabinet
If you have visited my blog before, you know I love to do DIY projects. And, as the blog has become more DIY craft-friendly over the year, I found that it has been more critical than ever before to declutter and organize my craft cabinet. So, this post will show how I decluttered and made […]
Living Room Organizing Essentials
Living rooms are constantly used. You may have two of them-a family room and a living room. They are usually the main gathering space. We always share these places when spending time with family and friends. But if the area is a mess, we may not want or have room to use the space. I […]
What to Keep in Your Organized Closet
How does your closet look at the moment? Can you find everything you need to wear when you need it? This is one of the most significant issues I encounter with my clients with my years of experience. Many of my clients with various closet sizes have asked me this question. "How can I make my […]
How to Downsize the Home Without Moving
In 2021, only 8.4% of Americans moved. It is less than half the move rate since the Census Bureau started tracking it in 1948. It's a fact that people are staying in their homes longer than ever before. But are they keeping their homes clutter-free? Probably not. Many homeowners rent space in a storage facility […]
The Ultimate Closet Organization Tips for Senior Citizens
Closet organization changes throughout our lives. But, we may not consider how we organize our closets as important. When we were children, we used the closet (kids' closet organizing) to store toys and memorabilia because it had very little clothing. Then, we become teens and need more space for dresses or gowns. When we start […]
New Homebuyer Decorating Tips To Make a New House a Home
After you unpacked your house, you are probably looking around and thinking, "What should I do next?". Should I improve the living room? Dining room? Kitchen? Should I buy furniture to fill up the other rooms? You may think you are at a loss for what to do first. But you have just bought a […]
How to Make Masculine Days of the Week Clothing Organizer
Women are not the only ones who like to organize their clothing during the days of the week. Men also prefer not to think about what to wear during the week. Many famous people would rather wear the same thing each day than organize their clothing. But, if you like to change your outfits each […]
How to Transform a Wooden Folding Card Table from Blah to Fabulous
My wooden folding card table was given to me when my mom passed away over 10 years ago. The table was very nice for a small home like mine. It allowed me to use it for a foyer catch-all table where I would keep my charging station. But, over the years I found that it […]
How to Create an Attractive Armoire Room Divider
I created another room divider a few years ago to divide my office from my family room area. The room was long and narrow with plenty of doors and other obstacles. The only place I could create a wall was to place one in the middle of the room myself instead of building a wall, […]
How to Make a Standing Scrapbooking Station
Standing Desks are super easy to use and great for your back. But, how about standing scrapbooking stations? You don't need to sit all the time. Check out how I made my standing scrapbook station. Follow along and check out my story. You saw my biggest chalk paint project previously. If you missed it, here […]
5 Areas You Can Transform by Using a Tranquility Mandala Stencil
Stencils are a wonderful way to customize anything in your home. The first time I used stencils it was in my high school Interior Design II class and the brushes back then were a lot easier to use. Nowadays, I prefer stippling sponges instead. But, if you like to use stippling brushes, make sure you get a […]
Make Your Own Fall Wreath - the Quick, Cheap, and Easy Way
Creating wreaths during the fall is a lovely way to personalize your front door and home. I have made a few wreaths in my time on this planet, and this one was adorable and fun to make. It was especially easy and affordable. Stick around and see how I created a fall wreath. I hope […]
The Best Way to Organize Clothing During the Fall Months
From September to November, our closets have mixed clothing from summer through fall and even some winter clothes. But not all closets can hold everything in them and be well organized. Some people need to remove items to make room for the next season. Instead of doing a one-time transition to your winter closet, which […]
How to Make a DIY Command Station Magnet Board
This week, I will be sharing a DIY project I created using an old magnet marker board. The board itself would stain whenever you would use a dry erase marker, so I decided that it wasn't going to be a markerboard any longer. Here's how I cleaned up this board and transformed it into a […]
How to Make Cute DIY Wood Cornices / Valances
Whether you call it a wood cornice or a wood valance, it will give a window that has no frame a clean and upscale look. Today, I will show you how we made these cute DIY wood valances or cornices from scratch for our home. Follow along and make yours today! Note: these wood cornices/valances […]
DIY Lift Top Coffee Table Makeover
The trend in furniture is lighter-toned wood. In my house, my furniture was always dark cherry. Instead of replacing my coffee table, we decided to go a different route and update our coffee table. This post will show you how I updated my furniture color to match the end tables and the entertainment center. Follow […]
Essential Products For a Well Organized Craft Room
Do you love crafting and using your hands to create beautiful things? As a fellow crafter, I understand the struggle of keeping all your supplies organized and easily accessible. But fear not, there is a solution! Creating a dedicated craft room, no matter the size can greatly improve your productivity and creativity. I recently transformed […]
How to Improve A Scrapbooking Cabinet Zone
Recently, I shared my scrapbooking cabinet and how I turned it from an unused armoire to a standing scrapbooking station. Feel free to see it here. I do more crafts than scrapbooking these days, so I wanted to update my station to incorporate the stuff I am using now to improve my scrapbooking cabinet. This […]