Put a fork in it, our mudroom/entry remodel is done. Thank goodness! We turned this long, awkward space that was always disorganized and messy into a beautiful and useable entryway perfect for ...
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Must-have Guide for Stenciling a Wall
This stencil guide is in partnership with Cutting Edge Stencils. All opinions and thoughts are mine. Although the crazy good stencil is totally theirs! Scroll to the end of this post for the ...
Mudroom/Entry Week 4 update
We have the cubbies built! And let me tell you, this has been long coming. Oh boy this has been a hard and productive week in the One Room Challenge. The photo above shows all of the hard work ...
How to Install Peel and Stick Vinyl Tile
This Peel and Stick Vinyl Tile tutorial is in partnership with Armstrong Flooring, a company that I am thrilled to partner with and personally chose for our flooring in this space. So good! Week 3 ...
Mudroom/Entry Week 3 Update
Just a quick update on the progress of our mudroom/entry remodel for Week 3 of the One Room Challenge. If you haven't been keeping up check out: Week 1 and Week 2 of the mudroom/entry. For a ...
Mudroom/Entry update [ORC Challenge]
Well guys, we are through another week of the One Room Challenge (be sure to check out the amazing other spaces!) and have made good progress in the entry/mudroom update. We have... See Week ...
Mudroom/Entry – One Room Challenge
Never have I ever...participated in the One Room Challenge. This is going to be fun! One room remodeled in 4 weeks. Crazy. We chose to tackle our kitchen entry and intend to turn it into a ...
Finally, the kitchen reveal!
Okay, truthfully this is about 75% of the kitchen remodel. By far the largest and most important part AND absolutely worthy of a reveal. This kitchen remodel/revamp (at what point can you call it a ...
my Do It Yourself Kitchen Island with concrete countertops
Can you just give me a hug, right about now? Because I am sooooo excited to have the kitchen island built and organized this New Year. This Do It Yourself Kitchen Island is a beast of a girl and took ...
Small Space Decorating: Small Dining Room
We were happy to use Sherwin-Williams product at no-cost in exchange for telling you about their great product. All opinions are our own. And we truly love and use Sherwin-Williams paint on a regular ...
Painted Dropcloth Rug
This painted dropcloth rug is a beautiful and simple Aztec wonder. It is created simply from a dropcloth and paint. It isn't difficult at all. Time-consuming, yes. But, not difficult. Paint ...
fool-proof Gallery Wall/Plate Wall hack
Many of us want a beautiful home just like what we see on Pinterest and in magazines. We know it's terribly unrealistic and most likely those homes either have a live-in maid, no real people that live ...
Last Minute DIY Christmas Gift Ideas from the Kitchen
Christmas is right around the corner (THIS weekend! Can you believe it?!) and everyone is rushing for those last-minute gifts that will impress their friends and loved ones. The shopping malls crazy, ...
Personalized Thumbprint Christmas Gift Tags
The season for gift-giving has arrived and we are so excited! We love the process of finding and giving gifts to the people we love. It’s so much fun thinking up gift ideas and hunting ...
easy DIY Woodland Animal Sharpie Ornament
It's the perfect time of year to start thinking about great DIY Christmas gifts for your friends and family! These adorable woodland animal ornaments made with Sharpies are the perfect place to ...
Living Room Makeover: Tiny Home
Full Disclosure: I received product from Sherwin-Williams and Lamps Plus for this project. Thanks guys!! Guys, both of these brands are fantastic and should be top picks for your own homes! Find our ...
SunRoom Makeover – proof that paint is magic!
I'm going to keep this simple and skip the chit chat. We moved about a month ago to an 1880 home. This sunroom was the first room I've finished. This is the listing picture and the way it looked when ...
repurposed cabinet door into a coat rack
Hey all! I'm in the groove. The groo-00-ve! Today is a special day because not only do I have a simple and fantastic project that you'll want to do for your own home but I also am honored to partner ...
diy faux vertical succulent planter
Hey there! I don't know about you all but I am sooooo thankful to be back and getting this show rolling again. Taking the last many weeks off have been necessary and good for me but I'm ready to ...
Organizer from recycled jeans
This jean organizer has been making it's rounds again as a popular pin on Pinterest and a featured craft on many websites. So, I wanted to be sure to share it with readers that may not be ...
DIY hair tool organizer
This DIY hair tool organizer post was created over 3 years ago (before the site's name change). And it shows. I've updated much of it, added a video, and improved many of the pictures but many of the ...
how to make your own cocktail umbrellas
I have a dream. A dream of warmth, pretty cocktails, cabana boys, and lying about. In my dream, all of my cocktails -every single one- come with a cocktail umbrella. Probably a pink one. And delivered ...
DIY Paper Towel holder (industrial pipe)
I am forever looking for the paper towel roll and cleaner bottle around the kitchen. They both get set down after being used, wherever that happens to be, often not together. You'll find the ...
How to make Chalk Paint
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Picnic Blanket Game Board
Summer is all about being outdoors. Anyway we can think of to get outside, we’re going to try. So summer, Fourth of July especially, includes eating outside often. Picnics are simply a necessary ...
raising children that love the outdoors.
Tomorrow is Earth Day 2014. We love Earth Day. Because we love our earth, the outdoors, and all that brings. We hope that you do as well. And, if you are parents...that you are raising children that ...
DIY pipe lamp (anthro-inspired)
I'm featuring my Anthropologie inspired DIY Pipe lamp, my favorite project, as the project of the year for NellieBellie in 2013! Thanks readers for making this year a fabulous year and cheers to 2014! ...
How to make a sofa arm tray.
I have another great space saving solution for you today! In our new apartment, space is limited. And while we have room for a coffee table if we squish it in, we decided not to squish. But on game ...
Simpe steps to make a Game Day Scarf (no-sew)
It's Football Friday!! I don't know about you all...but I'm ready for the weekend! Fall is here in MN and it is so beautiful! I'm looking forward to some apple cider, football, and blankets! In prep ...
waterfall necklace.
I was going to start this post with mentions of how much I love a good bargain. but that is obvious by now. So, I thought I would mention how I like to be a bit off beat. again, ...
How to make homemade bath soak
I don't know about you guys but I love a good yummy soak in the tub after a hard day. I have a few favorite bath soaks that I use, but recently I tried my hand at making my own homemade bath soak. ...
How to make a cylinder light.
I have to come clean and tell you I have a little obsession with lamps. They are my arch enemy, my biggest love, and my pet peeve all rolled into one. I love the shapes, sizes, and colors that lamps ...
How to paint a mug.
This personalized mug (see the J ??) is for my friend Jen's birthday. So she can hang out with me and drink her coffee in style. No more plain ol' white mugs for her. No maaam. She's a colorful kind ...
How to make an industrial hanging light
It can be hard to come up with interesting and practical lighting for boy's rooms. Often the lighting choices are a bit too feminine or terribly expensive. If you are struggling to find a good option, ...
Paint-dipped Wooden Hooks
I’m working on my mud room this month and needed wall hooks. I wanted something clever and cool, fun and quirky, and cheap. Not easy to find. So, I DIY’ed my own. These wooden paint-dipped hooks fit ...
gilded animal bookends.
These Quick & Easy DIY gilded animal bookends are simple and easy. They make my heart beat a little faster and my smile a bit bigger. They are one of those craft ideas I came up with randomly ...
