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Tips for Last Minute Christmas Decor

Have you already decorated for Christmas? Maybe you have started but would like to extend the decor to another area of your home? Well time is ticking but there are some simple things you can do to add that last minute holiday cheer! Join me and a few other friends, as we take you on a tour of our homes decorated for the holidays! This post is sponsored by Mohawk Home, but all thoughts and words are my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that allow me to create unique ... Read More about Tips for Last Minute Christmas Decor

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Living Room Christmas Decor

Filed Under: Christmas Decor

This post is sponsored by Joss and Main, but all thoughts and words are my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that allow me to create unique content while featuring products we actually use & enjoy! This year has been a doozy! It's made me even more excited to decorate for Christmas (if that's possible). I don't normally use red as the primary color for my holiday decor, but a few weeks ago I found these gorgeous flowers and it inspired my color ... Read More about Living Room Christmas Decor

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10 Minute Halloween Craft | Mummy Pillow

Filed Under: Craft, DIY, Halloween, Projects

Halloween seems to sneak up on me every year!! I have never been a huge fan of the holiday, but since my kids have gotten older I have given in and we do some decorating and a few crafts every year. I like quick changes for Halloween that are cheap...because I only leave these decorations up for two weeks tops. This DIY MUMMY Pillow is one of my favorites! Supplies: small pillow (preferably white or off-white) light colored fabric (I used a drop cloth) scissors black marker a few ... Read More about 10 Minute Halloween Craft | Mummy Pillow

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Backyard One Room Challenge Reveal | Week 8

Filed Under: One Room Challenge

This backyard, before and after, makeover is so budget-friendly and made a huge difference in how we use this space. Well, that's a wrap on another One Room Challenge. However, this is one area of our home that will never truly be finished...it is a garden after all! If you missed any of the other weeks, you can find them here: WEEK 1 | WEEK 2 | WEEK 3 | WEEK 4 | WEEK 5&6 | WEEK 7 No "room" reveal is quite as good without a dramatic BEFORE. So, if you've forgotten what this ... Read More about Backyard One Room Challenge Reveal | Week 8

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Shed Makeover | ORC Week 7

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It's week 7 of the One Room Challenge and the last one before the reveal of my backyard. (I was out of town most of this week so I am a little behind, but I'll get it done...hopefully!) My shed needed a makeover, so that was the focus. (I had started on it several weeks ago but finally finished up the outside and most of the inside.) If you missed any of the first weeks, you can find them here: WEEK 1 | WEEK 2 | WEEK 3 | WEEK 4 | WEEK 5&6 | Here's the before: I ... Read More about Shed Makeover | ORC Week 7

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