When we got our coffee table a while back, I liked it a lot, but the finish on the top never floated my boat too much. It wasn’t terrible (obviously, I’ve lived with it for a few years now! ;), but it was always one of those projects I had in the back of my […]
$15 DIY Rustic Ladder
March 17, 2016 by 31 Comments
Recently I was at a client’s house, and she asked what she could put on the side of her fireplace. There’s an empty spot that could use something tall(ish), and she already had a floor plant in a nearby corner. I suggested a ladder to hang throw blankets on – they’re so cozy, super cute, […]
When You Just Can’t Take Pink Tile Anymore: Painting my Bathroom Floor
March 15, 2016 by 11 Comments
We’re just gonna go ahead and stick this one in the “WHY THE HECK DIDN’T I DO THIS SOONER???” column. I mean, seriously people. I’ve been living with this for a DECADE now, and haven’t done anything about it. And it wasn’t hard, expensive, or time consuming?! I know, I’m scratching my head, too. As […]
Finding a “New” Nightstand in An Unexpected Spot
March 10, 2016 by 4 Comments
The master bedroom makeover is so close I can almost taste it, friends. Only things left really are the closet doors (it’s a doozy of a project), and finishing the baseboards. CANNOT. WAIT. I know you’re excited too, from the comments and messages you send me – and I LOVE you for it:) My readers […]
Making A Cable Box Pretty
March 6, 2016 by 27 Comments
Ah, another bedroom post. I apologize. One of these days it’ll be done and life can resume normalcy;) In the meantime, let’s chat about the ugly eyesore that was sitting on my dresser, shall we? I mean, the room is looking soooo purdy, I just HAD to figure out some way to make this thing go away. […]
Sign Fakeout: Making an Expensive Sign on the Cheap!
March 2, 2016 by 37 Comments
So I had this wacky idea recently. You know those gorgeous signs that are EVERYWHERE these days? They’re thin white painted wood (I’m guessing?!) bordered with a thin piece of stained wood? Kinda like my Be Our Guest sign that’s in my basement: Well, I’ve seen them in stores. I’ve seen them online. They are […]
High Drama, Low Budget Bedsheet Curtains
February 21, 2016 by 30 Comments
****Please read update at the bottom of the post to see how these held up!**** Happy Sunday, all! We accomplished a little bit in the Master Bedroom Makeover this weekend…a little more baseboard went up, curtain rods, and I finally made some curtains that I envisioned back in NOVEMBER. Yes, I bought all the materials […]
Say Hello To My Pretty Plank Wall
February 16, 2016 by 10 Comments
One step closer in the Master Bedroom Makeover, friends! Being the romantics that we are, my sweet husband wrapped up the plank wall on Valentine’s Day. I mean, does he know the way to my heart or WHAT? I won’t go into too much detail this time around, because we pretty much did the exact same thing […]
Yet Another Look For My Husband’s Dresser
February 8, 2016 by 96 Comments
Because nothing stays the same around here for too long, I changed up my husband’s dresser…AGAIN. When we moved into our house almost 10 years ago, we bought a grown-up bedroom set and we were so excited. Look at us! We’re like, REAL ADULTS, buying a whole matching set from a REAL furniture store…like, it […]
A Cutting Board + Kitchen Stool = A Table?
January 19, 2016 by 12 Comments
You may think I’ve completely gone off my rocker with this one, folks. You see, we got a new bed last Fall. We went from queen to king, and when that happened, our large nightstands no longer fit. We basically have only one wall to place our bed, due to bathrooms and closets and all […]
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! 
