Peculiar Halloween Coloring Sheets the Whole Family can Enjoy

by Lidy Dipert

As each holiday quickly approaches, we are really trying to create opportunities for quality time together. Life can get busy, so we make a huge point to sit down and play games, watch classic movies or even go on little road trips to the mountains. As a mom, I know it's hard to find the extra time to sit and enjoy those intentional moments as a family on top of everything that might be going on. And that's why these peculiar, yet fun...

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99 Ways You Can Use Fabric To Decorate Every Room of Your Home

by M.E. Russell
99 ways to use fabric to decorate your home
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September is National Sewing Month, and in honor of the occasion, we're taking a deep look at one of the most versatile materials out there: fabric! From sewing pillows to creating statement wall pieces, there's no limit to the way you can use fabric in the world of interior design. Here are 99 of our favorite tips on how to use fabric to decorate every room of your home. You don't have to be a tailor to use textiles in your space. From no-sew curtains to fabric as wallpaper, there's a project out there for everybody!          

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Make This: Hanging Fabric Planter

by M.E. Russell

DIY hanging fabric planter to organize your indoor greenery

I was recently reading an article on how millennials are especially attracted to houseplants as it gives them something to care for since they can't really afford to care for anything else (the article is here if you're interested). As a millennial, you can count me in as slightly offended but also totally in agreement. My home is slowly being filled with all things leafy and green - I just can't help myself. With all these plants comes the need for somewhere to put them, so let's take to the walls with this DIY hanging fabric planter.         

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How to Easily Personalize Any Pillow with Your Own Design

by Holly Wade

How to Easily Personalize Any Pillow with Your Own Design

I'm a pillow hoarder, so it's probably no surprise that I always have extra pillow covers in the house. I swap out my pillows every time I get sick of something, and because purchasing new pillows all the time is an expensive hobby, I've found a surefire way to personalize any pillow with my own designs using inexpensive IKEA pillow covers! The secret: sticker paper and paint. 

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A Bathroom In Transition Gets a Much Needed Makeover

by Jennifer Farley

Our guest bathroom needed help the day we moved into our home. But, as things go, it got ignored. There were so many more important things to do in the home, and the bathroom wasn't actually in truly awful condition. I know the picture above looks horrible, but one we got the estate sale leftovers cleaned up, the only real problem was the floor.

Eventually,tThis little bathroom will  be gutted and we'll start over from scratch. So, we didn't want to spend a ton of money to in getting it usable. But seriously - let's get this thing functional!

So, last week, we gave this little bathroom a little refresh and turned it into a space we'd be proud to invite our house guests into. Check it out!    

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$5 DIY: Simple Woven Paper Wall Art

by Holly Wade

Decorating the walls of your home makes a huge difference in its appearance and its feeling as a comfortable, personal space, but the cost of art and frames can add up very quickly. One of my favorite tricks for creating beautiful wall art is patterned cardstock, and this time, I mixed two patterned papers and several bright colored pieces of cardstock to create this simple woven paper wall art that can cost you less than $5. It's as simple as cutting strips of paper!

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Print These! Minimal Bathroom Wall Art

by M.E. Russell

Printable bathroom wall art: Scrub-a-dub

Decorating a bathroom can be tricky business. Not only is wall mostly space occupied by unmovable objects (like towel racks, shelving, or the tub) making the space tricky to decorate, but the washroom is also the most humid room in the house! When it comes to hanging wall art, you have to find pieces that are either moisture-resistant (like metal or acrylic), or pieces that don't need to stand up to the test of time. This is where printable bathroom wall art comes in. Talk about non-committal decor! Here are two, free designs to choose from, or to hang as a pair.         

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Make a Clay Mountain Photo Holder to Display your Favorite Photos

by Holly Wade

Make a Clay Mountain Photo Holder to Display your Favorite Photos

Air dry clay is such a fun, versatile craft supply. You can use it to make just about anything and paint it whatever colors you want once it's dry. Plus, since you don't have to bake it, I think it's great for dorm DIY projects! It's dorm decor season, and this simple clay mountain photo holder is the perfect way to display your favorite photos in your dorm or in your home. 

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75 Kids' Decor Ideas You Can Totally DIY

by M.E. Russell

75 DIY Kids Decor Ideas You Can Totally Do!

Decorating a child's room is such a fun experience. You can go crazy with color, pick animated and adorable elements, and all the furniture is just so tiny. However, these small spaces do come with their own set of unique challenges. As kids grow and change, so do their interests and needs. If you're looking to save money, or are just looking for ways to add your own unique stamp to a room, why not do-it-yourself? We've rounded up 75 fun DIY...

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