This might be one of my quickest posts in ND history. In fact, I don’t even have a ‘during’ shot for you – it was over that quickly. You know I’ve been sprucing up my little girl’s bedroom, and a she had a very basic, blah lamp on her “nightstand” (really just an old stool;). […]
DIY Scalloped Wall: The Tutorial
May 23, 2017 by 8 Comments
Thank you all so much for your kind words and love for my daughter’s scalloped wall! I am so happy you love it as much as I do:) Check out yesterday’s post here first, in case you missed that! I was super inspired by an episode of Fixer Upper but when I found out I’d […]
The DIY Scalloped Wall is DONE!
May 22, 2017 by 29 Comments
Oh happy HAPPY day! The DIY Scalloped Wall is DONE. And no one is more shocked than I am that my crazy plan actually worked. Let me backtrack a bit for a minute. If you’re a diehard Fixer Upper fan like myself, you probably remember that adorable scalloped wall that Chip and his boys did […]
DIY Chicken Wire Bulletin Board
April 26, 2017 by 4 Comments
If you’ve followed me for a while, you know I love nothing more than decorating on the thrifty side. When I can create something for a fraction of the cost of buying it at a store, I get so excited. This project is one of those. And I can’t wait to share it with you, […]
DIY ‘What If I Fall Sign’…for a Dollar!
April 21, 2017 by 5 Comments
I’m so excited to share this project with you! You know I’m a little bit obsessed with finding a way to DIY something on the cheap – and this is exactly that. The only thing I had to buy was a piece of poster board! And yep, the Sea Salt shiplap wall (per my daughter’s […]
A Second Dresser Makeover for My Girl’s Room
April 10, 2017 by 2 Comments
Long time no blog! I’ve missed you so:) Those of you who follow my Facebook page know the scoop, but for those who don’t, I had surgery last week to remove that lump. Apparently even though my biopsy was all clear, my immunologist wanted to get it out and check out the tissue to be […]
Dresser Makeover For My Girl’s Room
March 21, 2017 by 10 Comments
The power of paint, people. It’s ASTOUNDING. Take a look at this dresser before: And after some paint and new hardware, take a look at it now: Did you ever think she had it in her to look that cute?! Let me backtrack for a sec. If you read my last post, you’re aware we’re […]
More Proof That Design Matters: Wise Words From My 10 Year Old…
March 20, 2017 by 8 Comments
So I made a pillow for my daughter’s bedroom the other day. Can we just stop and let THAT sink in for a moment – I MADE A PILLOW. ME. I know, you can lift your jaws up off the floor along with me now. Miss Queen of All Things No-Sew. Believe, no one is more […]
The Project That Took My Breath Away, and THE Cutest, Budget-Friendly Picture Frames
March 10, 2017 by 10 Comments
When we moved into our house 11 years ago, we removed quite a few walls. Then last summer, we decided to take down one more. It’s awesome, and never for one second have we EVER regretted it – in fact, it’s just the opposite…but there is one – and ONLY one – negative thing about having […]
A New Look for An Old Ottoman (and My Son’s Room!)
March 4, 2017 by 8 Comments
My son had been asking me to rearrange his room. LIKE CONSTANTLY. He had a definite idea in mind, and to tell you the truth, I wasn’t wild about it. I love walking into a room and seeing the bed as the focal point, and in this new setup, the bed would be coming out […]
Hi there! I’m Liz, a former teacher-turned-stay-at-home mom to three kids, with a passion to create a warm and inviting home on a budget. This blog all started when I’d put the babies down for a nap, and squeeze in a project during those precious couple of hours! My hope is that you visit this page and feel inspired to do a little “naptime decorating” of your own. Thank you so much for stopping by! 
