DIY

11.12.2018

DIY Wall Moulding

This post is sponsored by Behr Paint Company. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

In case you missed my earlier post, BEHRBox is a fun challenge where I received a box full of paint colors and items to spur my creativity. I created a weekend project drawing inspiration (and using colors) from the box. My paint colors included the Behr 2019 Color of the Year:

Blueprint S470-5

As well as the Behr 2019 Color Trends Pastel palette, Soft Focus:

I was asked to use the 2019 Color of the Year (Blueprint S470-5) as well as one of the colors from my assigned palette.

I decided to add decorative wall moulding to my stairway landing and make it a more useful place (the swiss crosses were fun but no longer fit my decor style). Here’s a before photo:

Watch the tutorial for adding decorative wall moulding here:

I primed my painted patterned wall before I began.

MAKE A PLAN

To begin, measure the wall and make a plan for the decorative moulding. I used grid paper which was really helpful for measurements. Once I had a plan and measurements, I transferred the plan to the wall and drew out all my frames.

HANG THE DECORATIVE MOULDING

Using 1.25″ trim, I mitered and framed various sized decorative moulding. Use a chop saw to cut the trim (45 degree angle) and a nail gun is very helpful when adhering the frames to the wall.

FILL THE HOLES AND GAPS

Use will filler to fill in the nail holes and frame gaps. Once the wood filler is dry, use a sand block to sand the frame smooth.

Paintable caulk is needed to fill in the gaps around the frame.

PAINT THE WALL

After the caulk is dry, paint the walls and frames. I painted everything the same color on the decorative moulding wall – including the door frame and baseboards (to see how to easily paint baseboards with carpet, go here).

I had a poll on my instagram stories asking which pastel I should use for my walls, and Cotton Grey HDC-NT-20 was the winner by a landslide, and I used BEHR PREMIUM PLUS ULTRA^® Interior Paint in a matte finish.

I also wanted to add Blueprint S470-5, so I painted a $10 thrift store side table using BEHR PREMIUM PLUS ULTRA^® Interior Paint also in a matte finish.

And here is the reveal of the completed space!

Cotton Grey HDC-NT-20 may be my new favorite grey paint color – it is gorgeous (and goes so well with my doors painted in Orion Grey N510-6 also by Behr).

The wall treatment only cost around $100, but it adds so much to the space!

And the blue table adds such a fun pop of color…

…while tying in the wallpaper in our hallway.

Where would you use Behr’s 2019 Color of the Year in your home?

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11.12.2018

Colorful Christmas Tree

I wanted to do something a little different this year with my decor this holiday season, so I created a colorful Christmas tree! I used colors from the artwork in our family room to create a fun, festive tree.

But first, if you are visiting from Jenna Kate Design, welcome! I decorated the tree with pink, burgandy, and navy bulbs, and I added in some pear ornaments and DIY lemon ornaments. I love the color the mini lemon tree I have in my kitchen brings to the space, and since the tree is basically in the kitchen, I decided to tie in the lemons. I also added faux greenery and some yellow floral and candied cranberry sprigs.

I absolutely love my new tree. It is from King of Christmas, and it’s the 7.5 Foot King Fraser Fir Slim Quick-Shape Artificial Christmas Tree.

Not only is it beautiful, but it fits perfectly in my space. Thanks to the slim shape, we still have room to walk from the family room into the kitchen.

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Supplies Needed for Colorful Christmas Tree:

King of Christmas Frasier Fir
Lemons and pears for DIY ornaments
Bulbs (navy, burgandy, pink)
Faux greenery
Floral sprigs
Candied cranberry sprigs

In my space, I have a moody dark living room and a light white kitchen nook. I love how the colorful tree looks with both areas of our home, and I also love having a Christmas tree in our kitchen!

When selecting my decor, I tried to think more organically because of the lemons and pears which is why I went with faux greenery over my usual metallic gold accents.

I also decided to not add lights to the tree. I’ll have a lit tree in the family room, and I felt this one was colorful enough.

What do you think? Are you a fan of the colorful look? Please visit all of my friends below that are participating in the King Of Christmas Tree Celebration (and a special thanks to Janet of Shabyfufu for organizing this blog hop!

Shabbyfufu | Edith & Evelyn Vintage | Happy Happy Nester | Two Twenty One

Jenna Kate At Home | Sincerely Sara D | Cherished Bliss | Town & Country Living

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11.11.2018

Guest Room Refresh

We all have spaces in our homes that need a little TLC, and my guest bedroom was one of the spaces. Thanks to Tuesday Morning I am ready for our holiday guests with our guest room refresh!

This post is sponsored by Tuesday Morning. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Our guest bedroom is one of those catch-all spaces, and I was always embarrassed to open the door for our guests. Now thanks to some organizing and updated decor items, I can open the door confidently for our guests!

It had been while since I visited a Tuesday Morning, and I was thrilled with all my amazing finds. I want the high end look but hate paying a lot, and Tuesday Morning allows me the sophistication I love without breaking the bank. Since this room is for hosting, I was excited to find all sorts of things to pamper my guests. I found this gorgeous mirrored tray and set it on the bed. It is filled with beautiful blue-striped towels and the prettiest soap for our guests.

I do not love our carpet, but we will be living with it for awhile. It is just so bland…and so brown. One of the first things on my list for the guest room refresh was a rug, and I found the most perfect one!

It looks like an expensive antique, and I absolutely love the color palette. I based the rest of the room off this rug, and I was so happy my painted flea market headboard well with the new rug.

My guests will feel like they’re staying at a 4-star hotel with the new bedding. The comforter, blanket, throw blanket, and velvet pillows are all Tuesday Morning finds. I couldn’t be more in love with the color of those pillows…

Tuesday Morning offered new deals each and every day which are handpicked by their buyers. They must have known I was coming in because one of the deals was on their poufs.

I have always wanted a pouf (although I’m not really sure what anyone does with them), and I was thrilled I found one that I could actually afford. I love the texture it brings to the space, and now I wish I had grabbed another for our family room.

And I can’t stop going on about their candle selection. There is a particular sent from a really luxurious hotel that I am absolutely obsessed with, and I found a candle that smells exactly the same.

It’s called blood orange, and I wish you could scratch and sniff your screen – it is so, so good! I loved it so much, I added a second one to the space (plus the color is perfect with the rug). I also found a simple gold frame (which are so hard to find for some reason) and framed my wifi printable.

Besides having gorgeous home decor items, Tuesday Morning has amazing gift ideas.

I couldn’t help but grab a few amazing steals for my niece and daughter, and I got a jump start on my Christmas shopping!

If you love high-end product at crazy, low prices, you must run to your nearest Tuesday morning (click HERE to find one near you)!

I’d love to know – what’s your favorite Tuesday Morning find?

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11.09.2018

Bathroom Details

Bathroom Details This post is sponsored by The Home Depot. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

I recently shared the final reveal of our bathroom remodel, but today I’m sharing all the details on some of the product I used in the space (like the gorgeous navy vanity, the champagne bronze faucet and the simple mirror with gold sconces).

I bought everything I mentioned online at The Home Depot, and love that it was sent fast (and right to my front door)! I share details for everything on The Home Depot’s blog (including product links). Go HERE to find out more!

Watch this video: I detail everything I found at The Home Depot:

Follow along on my 6-week DIY bathroom remodel journey:

This was the first home remodel I attempted solo (although I did bring in help for a few things I couldn’t manage on my own). I completely about 90% of it on my own, and it’s still standing! I’ll count that as a win.

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Printables

11.08.2018

Free WiFi Printable

Today I’m sharing a free editable WiFi printable. This printable is great because you can share your wifi network and password with your guests. It’s perfect for a guest room or a party where visitors will want or need internet access.

It’s so easy. Just save the file, customize it, print it, and drop it in a frame!

Or, you can get a little more creative and print it on colored paper.

And depending on how creative you want to be, you can also make your own frame. See how to make my DIY rustic wooden frame by clicking HERE.

If your password changes over time (as it should, for security’s sake), just update your file with the new password (and/or network) and drop the print in your frame! You could also put the print in a frame with glass or acrylic in it, and use a dry erase marker to write in the password if you’d prefer. Click on the file below to get your own customizable WiFi printable for free:

FREE Guest WIFI Printable

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11.07.2018

Bathroom Remodel Reveal

Oh guys, it’s reveal time! I feel like a kid at a candy store, and I can’t wait to show you how this space has come together. I am remodeling my daughter’s bathroom that she shares with the guest room. The space is very 90’s and bland. Thanks to Jeffrey Court the space now reflects my daughter’s fun personality (and one I won’t be embarrassed to share with our guests). Here’s a before:

And here’s the bathroom remodel reveal!

And another before:

And the after:

If you aren’t familiar with Jeffrey Court, they have large selection of gorgeous tile. I spent a lot of time considering what tile to use, and I ultimately landed on what I considerate be elegant and timeless. I have removed WAY too much tile and know how difficult and messy the demo process is, so I selected tile I would love for years to come. For the walls, I used the Allegro White 3×6 inch Ceramic Wall Tile.

I chose the classic subway tile, but I changed things up and had fun with the pattern. I made the cat silhouette for my daughter whose goal is to be “a crazy cat lady” when she grows up. If you look, you’ll notice the cat is closely watching a bird on the wallpaper…

On the floors, I used the Retro Octagon White Dot Mosaic Tile.

Here’s a little video I made specifically for Jeffrey Court, the Renovation Challenge judges, and for YOU (my readers)!

Watch the video here:

It was an honor to participate in this competition!

Thanks again to Jeffrey Court for sponsoring this competition and good luck to all the designers! It’s been fun!

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11.06.2018

How to Replace a Shower Head

How To Replace a Shower Head.

This post is sponsored by hansgrohe on behalf of Everywhere Agency; however, all thoughts and opinions are my own.

The shower head in our bathroom was original to the house (over 20 years old), and it was time to retire it.

Before I talk about how how amazing our new hansgrohe handshower is, I’m going to share how easy it is to replace a shower head. I am a DIY girl, but for some reason I never realized how easy it would be to upgrade our sad shower head – otherwise it would have been gone long ago!

Here are the supplies needed to replace a shower head:

New Shower Head
Adjustable Wrench
Teflon Tape (also called Plumber’s Tape)

I was able to remove my old shower head with my hands, but if you aren’t so lucky, use a wrench and open it wide enough to grip around the notch of your shower head. Turn the wrench counter-clockwise, and it should loosen it up enough to remove it with your hands.

After the old shower head of tape is off, wrap the threads of the pipe with a couple layers of the Teflon tape.

Each shower head is different, but you’ll probably just need to hand-tighten it onto the pipe by turning clockwise. Don’t use a wrench unless the instructions state it (and if you do, be careful to not over-tighten).

In under 5 minutes, I had a completely new shower head (it’s now a handshower), and a luxurious shower thanks to hansgrohe’s PowderRain shower head! It’s amazing how attainable luxury can be with a simple and sleek shower upgrade. hansgrohe (a leading manufacturer of innovative and design focused bathroom faucets and shower products) has introduced its latest innovative technology, PowderRain, designed to enhance showers to a spa-like quality.

Not only does it look better, but it feels so much better! The hand shower offers 3 spray modes (Rain, Whirl, and PowderRain), but our favorite is the PowderRain.

Our showers have been taken to the next level thanks to hansgrohe’s PowderRain technology. The PowderRain hand shower contains gentle, microfine droplets of water that cocoon the body for the ultimate relaxing shower experience.

PowderRain is engineered to envelope the body to reduce splashing while micro-droplets are significantly quieter than typical showers, resulting in peaceful moments of shower bliss.

PowderRain micro-droplets cover a much wider area of the body and effectively rinse out shampoo – which is especially helpful for my young daughter who has a head of hair!

This hand shower makes us feel like we have a five-star hotel luxury in the comfort of your own home.

In the midst of hectic, everyday life, finding momentary bliss can be challenging.

Investing in self-care often entails indulging in expensive trips to the spa or taking a vacation to simply achieve relaxation. However, with hansgrohe’s innovative PowderRain technology, a simple shower upgrade can make all the difference in your daily routine – creating a personal sense of luxury and cost-effective way to enjoy an elevated lifestyle.

Want the luxury of a hansgrohe shower head in your home? Purchase your PowderRain showerhead here!

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11.01.2018

2019 Color of the Year

BEHR 2019 COLOR OF THE YEAR: Blueprint

This post is sponsored by the Behr Paint Company. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

I am excited to be participating in the BEHRBox DIY challenge! BEHR sent a box with colors from the BEHR 2019 Color Trends palette as well as some themed items to spur my creativity. I will create a weekend project drawing inspiration (and using colors) from the box.

It was like Christmas day when I received my BEHRBox. I opened it up to find a bunch of smaller packages, and I had so much fun opening everyone one of them!

For 2019, Behr curated four distinct coordinated palettes – all coordinate with the BEHR 2019 Color of the Year:

I love how Blueprint will work with any decor space and style.

I was thrilled when I opened my box and found I was given colors from the pastels palette.

The Behr Pastels are:

Blueprint S470-5 – BEHR 2019 Color of the Year
Cotton Grey HDC-NT-20
Standing Ovation N570-2
Sand Dance S190-2

I will be using Blueprint and at least one of the other colors to create my DIY masterpiece. Now, I’m guessing you’re dying to know what else was in those packages? Inside were all kinds of various beautiful pastel-colored items.

Flowers, fabrics, candles and even macaroons were waiting for me!

Behr knows my love language because besides the pretty things, I also received some DIY essential gifts like painter’s tape, paint brushes, hardware, sketching paper, a sand block and a The Home Depot^® gift card.

I would love to know – what color (or colors) would you love for me to incorporate in my DIY project? And speaking of my project, any guesses for what I’m planning?! It involves our stairway landing, and I just finished sketching it out (and can’t wait to see it come to life)!

GO HERE to see the project I created with the BEHR 2019 Color of the Year.

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10.31.2018

Bathroom Design Board

BATHROOM DESIGN BOARD

We are SO close to the Jeffrey Court Fall Renovation Challenge reveal, and I am absolutely dying to show you the remodeled space! Everything is complete (the tile has been installed and grouted, the walls painted, the trim painted and put back up, the new vanity is in and plumbed, the toilet is installed and working, and the new light fixtures are up and working)! The last week of this challenge fell over my kids’ fall break, and I was determined to have this bathroom done so I could spend time with them – and I am excited to announce I did it! It took lots of late nights, but it was all worth it now that I see this bathroom has come together (and I am able to spend time with my kids next week)! Last week, you began to see the space coming together, and it really is what I had envisioned in my head. I absolutely love my Jeffrey Court tile selections:

Allegro White 3×6 inch Ceramic Wall Tile

I have major commitment issues when it comes to design, so I wanted to select a wall tile that I would love for a long time. I chose the classic subway tile, but I changed things up and had fun with the pattern.

Retro Octagon White Dot Mosaic Tile

I am in love with these floors and this timeless tile is just perfect for the space. The space also includes a navy vanity, colorful wallpaper and brass accents – it’s such a happy space! And just to remind you how the bathroom looked before this remodel…

Stay tuned! The bathroom reveal happens next week, and I can’t wait to open the door so you can see the space!

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10.29.2018

Christmas Lighted Sign

This post is sponsored by Hobby Lobby. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Today I’m sharing a DIY for a Christmas Lighted Sign, and you can WATCH THE VIDEO HERE (the tutorial steps are detailed in the post below):

Supplies Needed (all of the supplies are from Hobby Lobby):

Wooden Sign
Acrylic Paint (white, navy, and black)
Metallic Paint (gold)
Various Paint Brushes
Chalk
Battery-Operated Lights
Glitter (gold)
Painters Tape
Glue Gun
Pen
Scissors
Printed Font (the free printable is shared later in this post)

To begin, paint the sign with navy acrylic paint.

Add white if you want the sky to be more dimensional (see video for how to do this).

Add glitter to the sky while the paint is still wet. Using black paint, paint the landscape.

Paint the frame with gold metallic paint. Once all the paint is dry, it is time to add the lettering. I have two different versions of O Holy Night. One is horizontal like mine, and the other is a more vertical layout.

Download the PDF files here:

O-holy-night-free-printable-Horizontal

O-holy-night-free-printable

Run chalk against the back of the printed lettering (read more about my perfect chalkboard lettering technique here).

Tape the printed lettering to the sign using the painter’s tape.

Use a pen to trace the letters.

Once the letters are traced, paint over them with white acrylic paint. With the same small brush and white paint, add stars all over the sky. Keep in mind they shouldn’t be all evenly spaced – the night sky has star clusters.

Once the letters are dry, drill holes for the lights (make sure the drill bit is the correct size and drill from the outside in).

Once the holes are drilled, add the lights and glue the battery pack.

And the Christmas Lighted Wood Sign is done and ready to enjoy!

The DIY Christmas Lighted Wood Sign is a unique and fun way to decorate for the holidays!

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10.25.2018

Bathroom Organization

BATHROOM ORGANIZATION

We are quickly approaching two years since our bathroom remodel, and although things look great from the outside, nothing had been organized since I originally put everything it (and it was a mess)!

Today I am sharing tips for organizing your bathroom – specifically bathroom vanities.

To begin, grab wipes and a cordless vacuum.

Now, it will get worse before it gets better. Take everything out and vacuum the insides of the drawers and wipe away whatever can’t be swept.

Donate (or toss) whatever you can live without (If I hadn’t used it in the past year, it was gone). I highly recommend using deflecto’s stackable caddy organizer.

They are amazing for crafts, but they also work so well in my bathroom. I used one caddy for all of my nail supplies and another for random supplies.

Each compartment can actually come out from the caddy (but you can also open each compartment while it’s in the caddy). I put all my nail polish in the larger compartment, my nail clippers in the smallest compartment and all the other miscellaneous nail tools in the other.

The clear compartments make it easy to see what’s stored inside, and I love that I can take the caddy with me wherever I go – especially because I usually do my nails while I’m sitting outside or watching TV.

I used the other caddy for all my overflow supplies like my daily contacts.

Each compartment securely snaps into place, ensuring whatever is inside stays there.

The compartments stack easy and snap together.

I put my caddy under my sink, and I love having it all visible and organized!

I also organized my drawers using things I had on hand (like plastic bins and small boxes) and inexpensive trays from the dollar store.

I have all my hair supplies in one of the top drawers since it’s what I use the most.

And the other top drawer has all my makeup supplies.

The second drawer holds all my random (but needed) supplies – razor blades, contacts, and medicine.

The other second drawer contains my accessories – like bracelets and headbands.

And my lower deep drawers hold all my curling irons and blow dryers.

I gave myself an hour and a half to organize the bathroom vanity, and it was completed in that time. I feel so much better having everything organized – it was really driving me crazy!

I just wonder why it took me almost two years to do!

How could you use the stackable caddy organizer in your space?

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10.24.2018

How to Wallpaper

Scroll down this post past the bathroom remodel week 4 updates to see HOW TO WALLPAPER.

It is Bathroom Remodel Week 4, and I have to admit that I am exhausted. This week was filled with a lot of not-so-fun projects that had to be done, but it is also the week that the wallpaper went up and the vanity was installed. I created a video for those of you who have never tried it but want to know how to wallpaper!

But first, all the non-exciting things that had to happen this week:

The trim was put back up (luckily we salvaged the majority of the trim which saved a lot of time), and it was painted. It was a creamy color, but it is now painted white to match our gorgeous newly installed Jeffrey Court tile.

After all the trim was installed and painted, it was caulked using the RYOBI Caulk Gun. It saves a lot of time (and no more hand pain from the manual caulk guns). However, there are a couple tips I want to share when using this gun. Be sure to only use brand new caulk bottles when using this gun and note that some caulk brands have an inner foil that needs to be popped before using the gun (or you will have an explosion and caulk will be everywhere).

I shared in week one about my dad helping me add some electrical wires, and those were for my new vanity sconces. The pretty sconce pair was installed.

I have removed enough tile to know you want to select tile you will love for a LONG time. The demo process is very hard and very messy, so much consideration went into the tile selection. I selected:

Allegro White 3×6 inch Ceramic Wall Tile

Retro Octagon White Dot Mosaic Tile

The white octagon tile for the floor is such a classic look, and I was in love with it at first sight. Now, I do love color, so I added color through wallpaper (and wallpaper is MUCH easier to change the tile)!

Want to know how to wallpaper? Watch the full video tutorial here:

SUPPLIES NEEDED TO WALLPAPER:

Water tub/basin
Wallpaper brush
Rags
Ruler
Level
Scissors
Wallpaper

And although not pictured, I would recommend:

Razor blade/utility knife
Painter’s tape

Before you begin, make a plan. I found the center of my room and wallpaper (the bird pattern), and began there.

From the center piece, wallpapered on to the right and then to the left. Ceilings are not always level, so be sure to check how level (or not level) your wallpaper is.

I prefer to hang my paper with painter’s tape and cut rather than using a tape measure.

Create a strong fold line when you do cut the paper.

I always suggest using a pre-pasted wallpaper – it will save you time and your sanity. Some pre-pasted wallpaper suggests misting, but I prefer to use a basin and wet the entire paper.

After you wet the wallpaper, be sure too book it (see video for more details) for a few minutes.

Don’t rush the job. Slow and steady wins the race!

Now that the wallpaper was up, it was time to install the vanity. My husband stepped in to help with the plumbing work, and he installed the sink before we moved the vanity because it was much easier than trying to crawl in the vanity once the piece was installed against the wall.

Our plumbing in the bath comes out through the floor, so we had to cut a hole in our new vanity…

My oldest son helped out, and the three of us moved the vanity into the space.

The vanity and plumbing are installed and working, and now we are on to the toilet. It is beginning to look like a bathroom again – only much prettier this time around!

Our fall break is coming up, so I am actually rushing to get the bathroom finished a week early. I am hoping there are bonus points for finishing early. On to week 5!