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3 BIG Reasons To Use Pinterest

Let's face it, we are living in a Pinterest and Instagram world. Find out why Pinterest can be a good thing and how to use it to your advantage. PINTEREST...It's the place most of us go to when we want ideas. Sure Google is great for specific searches, but when we a visual of a lot of different ideas Pinterest is my preferred search engine. Over the last few years I have hear all the time that "we live in a Pinterest world." Every time I've heard it, it's been in a somewhat derogatory ... Read More about 3 BIG Reasons To Use Pinterest

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Top 5 Ways To Update A Space For FREE

Filed Under: DIY, Home Decor Tips, Projects, quick tips

Get my top 5 ways to update a space for FREE with things you already have around the house! There's nothing like a good challenge to get me motivated! If my husband says I can't do something, you can bet that I'm going to figure out a way to get it done. I can be pretty creative when I need to be. Over the years I have learned how to save money on decor. I like to change things around, as I'm sure you've noticed, and I don't like to spend a lot of money to do it. So ... Read More about Top 5 Ways To Update A Space For FREE

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Fast and EASY Way to Paint Baseboards (on hard surfaces)

Filed Under: DIY

Why oh why do I put off "projects" that end up taking no time at all, and I could have checked off my list months ago?!? Our living room baseboards were one of those dreaded projects...but in reality only took me about 45 minutes to complete. Honestly, now I'm motivated to work my way through the rest of the house. Here's the before picture: I'm a little embarrassed at HOW bad they were to start. I had painted the living room about a year ago, on the spur of the moment and did.not do a ... Read More about Fast and EASY Way to Paint Baseboards (on hard surfaces)

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DIY Jute Chandelier

Filed Under: DIY, Living Room

Sometimes the design in my head doesn't always fit with the money in my wallet...can I get an amen?!? In times like these, I generally have to get creative and figure out a way to make something similar to what I have envisioned for the space. So when I started working on my space for the Indy Home Show, I wanted a large and unique chandelier...and I found the perfect one (HERE). The problem was the price tag was almost $2500 (gulp)...let me just say that will NEVER be in my budget. I ... Read More about DIY Jute Chandelier

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Tips for getting organized in the new year

Filed Under: Household cleaning, Organization

Get tips for getting organized and also get a FREE ebook for doing it in just 15 minutes a day!! Take back your life this year. Christmas is over and the new year/decade is here! Do you make resolutions? It seems like every year organization makes my list of yearly to-do's. Is one of yours to get organized? Are you always late because you can't find your keys? There are things you can do to get (and stay) organized in the new year. Whether you start small or keep the most used ... Read More about Tips for getting organized in the new year

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