In case you didn't realize it already, I am one of those people that keeps tweaking away at a room or space until it feels just right. Even though our daughter's room was one of the first to be decorated when we moved back into our house post-reno, there were still those little changes that have been niggling away at me. One of them? To paint IKEA Ribba picture frame mats ... View the Post
How to Create A Black And White Nursery Accent Wall
When I was dreaming up my sweet little boy's room, I knew that I wanted a scandinavian feel. I was thinking a minimalist black and white nursery, but with a bit of kelly green and rustic charm thrown in. I wanted it to have a monochrome meets camp-y vibe without going over the top.I knew I could get that black and white scandi-look using some decals. When I saw these swiss cross ... View the Post
How To Paint A DIY Mountain Mural (No Art Skills Required!)
With only a few weeks to go until baby #2's arrival, we have been starting to feel a fire under our butts to get this nursery into shape. I had a vision since the beginning of the pregnancy that I wanted to do a really graphic high-impact room with an adventure, camp-y kind of vibe.First item on the list? A DIY mountain mural.What You'll Need For This Project: [Some links may be ... View the Post
How To Make DIY Photo Mats (for less than $1!)
The latest project to get ticked off the list in our pad has been to finally get some art up on the walls in our master bedroom. And you guys? Not only do I have some tips for how to hang a gallery wall, but I also have THE BEST tip for getting super bright white DIY photo mats for IKEA (and non-IKEA) picture frames... with no fancy mat cutting or pricey materials!Keep reading, you don't wanna ... View the Post
How To Make DIY Air Dry Clay Jewelry Bowls
This is a seriously cute DIY, you guys. I had seen tutorials out there for these little clay ring dishes - from stamped to marbled to painted, and so decided to give it a try. And they turned out so sweetly, I HAD to share them with you. What you'll need:Air dry clay (or use oven bake clay - either will work) - Sculpey is my go-to brand of clay: air dry & oven bake ... View the Post
Watercolor Painted Napkins: A DIY Tutorial
I'm a sucker for a beautifully set table, and nice napkins can totally set the tone. My girlfriend Caroline and I had a crafting day a while back and experimented with painting napkins. We wanted that abstract, soft, watercolor look to them... and they totally turned out! What You'll Need:Cloth napkins. I used the Gullmaj ones from IKEA that are a cotton/linen blend. They cost ... View the Post