I have to admit, I've never really decorated my mantle for Easter. This year I was inspired by a challenge from some of the people I follow on Instagram. I knew instantly what I wanted to do - a Barn Door. The best part was that I had almost all the supplies I needed. My husband deconstructs pallets for us to use for various building materials. (If you've never taken apart a pallet before, fair warning, it's not for the faint of heart. It sounds like it would be easy enough.

I was inspired by a friend who had recently stenciled several walls in her house, like overnight. Seriously. I was in awe of how great it looked and stunned by how quickly she seemed to get it done. I thought, “Oooo, I could do that.” Let me tell you sweet friend, be very careful when you have that pie-in-the-sky thought of tackling a big project like stenciling the walls in your home. It could be a complete triumph or a complete flop. So lest, you think I’m being a tad over

Some pieces just speak to you. This Vintage Buffet was one of those gems. My heart raced when the previous owner told me she had originally had plans to cut off the legs and use it as a bench at the foot of her bed. I had to save this leggy buffet. It was filthy, broken and had been long forgotten in a basement. She was now about to get revitalized. It took me awhile to clean her up and make some needed repairs. I also had to removed a purple velvet liner in a shelf that was

Do-It-Yourself is a great option for saving money on apparel, gifts, decorating and remodeling. Not only do we have a great time with DIY Home Decor (see some of our examples), we like to try our hand at other DIY projects. Today's project is a handmade Tutu. I've been wanting a fun flirty Tutu for our daughter, but didn't want to pay $20+ for it. I did some research and realized I could make one myself. With coupons and sales, this project only cost me $7. The spools of tull

As we come up on Valentine's Day, I wanted to share some DIY Valentine's Day ideas and projects for gifts and decorations that can save you quite a bit of money. By the way, I found some incredible inspiration on Pinterest. I had fun making this "LOVE" sign using Chip Board Letters, Silver Craft Paint, a Glue Gun and Sparkle Gems. Everything came from Hobby Lobby. It's even cheaper when you use sale prices and coupons. It was super easy to put together. First paint your lette