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Dawn.of.a.Daydream

Some call it clutter, I call it

✨art✨

What team are you on?

This shelf is filled with so many thrifted curiosities, little crafts and handmade DIY decor. I’ve never really been a maximalist but I’m just a little obsessed with how it turned out 😍

Some call it clutter, I call it ✨art✨ What team are you on? This shelf is filled with so many thrifted curiosities, little crafts and handmade DIY decor. I’ve never really been a maximalist but I’m just a little obsessed with how it turned out 😍

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I have a question for my American friends… 👀

I have transformed multiple pieces of furniture that people have wanted rid of and I’m always happy they were saved and didn’t end up in a landfill.

BUT…

I am way too much of a scaredy cat to pull up to somebody’s house if I see a piece at the end of their driveway because it feels so odd to me 😅

Like… what if thy still want it? Or thy wonder who is parking up outside their house looking at their trash at night? 😂 Is this like an unwritten code among Americans that if it’s at the bottom of the drive it’s fair game? You don’t knock and double check?? 😶

Maybe one day I’ll be brave enough but for now I’ll stick to scrolling Facebook marketplace for my curb alerts.

Either way, I’ll forever be the girl who finds treasure in the trash ✨💗

P.S. if you want any of the supplies I used for this project just comment “DIY” & I’ll send them your way ☺️

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Old house, big dreams and a girl with zero experience figuring it out as she goes!
This isn’t an expert DIY account. It’s a “you’ve got this too” kind of space 🫶
Follow along and let’s learn together! 💗

🎥 Want more than the pretty before and after? Stories are the heart of the project , unfiltered + in-progress
💌 It’s official: our cozy corner of the internet is open! Swing by the website to find free tutorials and supplies.

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#FurnitureFlip #CurbFinds #UpcycledFurniture #DIYForBeginners #TrashToTreasure
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I have a question for my American friends… 👀

I have transformed multiple pieces of furniture that people have wanted rid of and I’m always happy they were saved and didn’t end up in a landfill.

BUT…

I am way too much of a scaredy cat to pull up to somebody’s house if I see a piece at the end of their driveway because it feels so odd to me 😅

Like… what if thy still want it? Or thy wonder who is parking up outside their house looking at their trash at night? 😂 Is this like an unwritten code among Americans that if it’s at the bottom of the drive it’s fair game? You don’t knock and double check?? 😶

Maybe one day I’ll be brave enough but for now I’ll stick to scrolling Facebook marketplace for my curb alerts.

Either way, I’ll forever be the girl who finds treasure in the trash ✨💗

P.S. if you want any of the supplies I used for this project just comment “DIY” & I’ll send them your way ☺️

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Old house, big dreams and a girl with zero experience figuring it out as she goes!
This isn’t an expert DIY account. It’s a “you’ve got this too” kind of space 🫶
Follow along and let’s learn together! 💗

🎥 Want more than the pretty before and after? Stories are the heart of the project , unfiltered + in-progress
💌 It’s official: our cozy corner of the internet is open! Swing by the website to find free tutorials and supplies.

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#FurnitureFlip #CurbFinds #UpcycledFurniture #DIYForBeginners #TrashToTreasure
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I’m not sure this plan is going to work 🫠

Step one: flip furniture
Step two: don’t fall in love with it
Step three: I’ve already failed at step two 😅🥲

It was so hard to part with this coffee table after many, many days of sanding… but the lady who bought it loved it, and that definitely made it a little easier 🥹🫶

If you’re new to this series, the goal is to see if I can take a bit of pressure off our mortgage by refinishing old, secondhand furniture and selling it on.

This isn’t about making the most profit as quickly as possible. I’m definitely not a “flip fast, paint everything” kind of girl, I’m more of a take way too long picking wood stain girly 😅
But if I can bring these pieces back to life and make a bit of money along the way, I’ll take that as a win 🙌

So here’s the cost breakdown 👇

Cost: $0
Materials: $59
Sold: $520
Profit: $461

What I bought:
– Wood butter: $40
– New hardware: $19

What I already had:
– Wood stain
– Pre-stain
– Poly topcoat

I’m going to include everything I use in these breakdowns, but a lot of these materials will last across multiple projects, so hopefully the next few flips will cost even less 🤞

I’m realising very quickly that using what you already have makes the biggest difference… but I can’t help it, the hardware really makes the piece ok! 😶🫶

Right now we’re on flip #1 and we’ve made $461. I’ve already started working on the next piece, check out my stories to see how she’s coming along 👀

And if you want the links to anything I used, just comment “DIY”and I’ll send them over ☺️

Any piece of second hand furniture that enters my home, whether I refinish it or not, gets a coat of this butter mainly because it smells bloody lovely 😶👌

I adore old furniture … I just don’t want it to smell old , y’know 😅

If you want to try it for yourself you can comment “DIY” and I’ll send you the link ☺️

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Old house, big dreams and a girl with zero experience figuring it out as she goes!
This isn’t an expert DIY account. It’s a “you’ve got this too” kind of space 🫶
Follow along and let’s learn together! 💗

🎥 Want more than the pretty before and after? Stories are the heart of the project , unfiltered + in-progress
💌 It’s official: our cozy corner of the internet is open! Swing by the website to find free tutorials and supplies.

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I am trying my best to answer everybody’s questions about my DIY garden project so if there’s anything else you want to know, ask away! ☺️

The best way to view this project is definitely in my raised bed, highlight reel, there you will find the full project from start to finish, including everything that went right and everything that went very wrong 🫠 how I fixed it plus all the best tips that I learned along the way 🙌🪴

if you want the link to stucco or any other supplies I used for this build comment “DIY” and I’ll send them your way!

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Old house, big dreams and a girl with zero experience figuring it out as she goes!
This isn’t an expert DIY account. It’s a “you’ve got this too” kind of space 🫶
Follow along and let’s learn together! 💗

🎥 Want more than the pretty before and after? Stories are the heart of the project , unfiltered + in-progress
💌 It’s official: our cozy corner of the internet is open! Swing by the website to find free tutorials and supplies.

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I don’t think people talk enough about this part…

When you buy an older home, there’s always something that needs doing and it’s ALWAYS expensive 🥴

We’ve got a list longer than I’d like to admit, and while I DIY as much as I can, even the cost of materials adds up so quickly.

Big projects cost big money, and I’ve definitely been feeling a little house broke lately… so I wanted to see if I could start creating a bit of that back instead of just spending it.

The plan is to find old pieces people don’t want anymore and try turning them into something worth selling.

The problem is, I don’t really do quick flips 🫠 I get attached, I spend a whole week sanding, and then not want to sell it when I’m finished 😶🥲

So whether this plan actually works? Your guess is as good as mine 😅 But this isn’t about making a quick buck, it’s about putting my creativity to use and hopefully taking a little pressure off along the way.

If it helps even a little, it’s worth it 💗

I’ll be sharing everything as I go, including a completely transparent cost breakdown for each piece, all the products I use and documenting the full process in stories.

If you want the links to the supplies I used on this coffee table, just comment DIY and I’ll send them over ☺️

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She’s finished! Can you believe this used to be bright orange with animal stickers and baby safety equipment? 😅

I stripped the entire piece, spent days sanding everything smooth,then stained it in my favorite color, topped it with three layers of poly and finished it with some wood butter and new hardware! You can watch the full process in my coffee table highlight.

What do you think?!

If you want the link to all the supplies I used for this refinishing project comment “DIY” and I’ll send them your way ☺️

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Old house, big dreams and a girl with zero experience figuring it out as she goes!
This isn’t an expert DIY account. It’s a “you’ve got this too” kind of space 🫶
Follow along and let’s learn together! 💗

🎥 Want more than the pretty before and after? Stories are the heart of the project , unfiltered + in-progress
💌 It’s official: our cozy corner of the internet is open! Swing by the website to find free tutorials and supplies.

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Did you know you can turn any old flowerpot into a whimsical fountain?? ⛲️✨🌸

If you want the link to the full step-by-step tutorial and supply list for this project just comment “DIY” and I’ll send everything your way! ☺️

If you do make your own I would love to see it! There’s so many different ways you could do this 🌱

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Old house, big dreams and a girl with zero experience figuring it out as she goes!
This isn’t an expert DIY account. It’s a “you’ve got this too” kind of space 🫶
Follow along and let’s learn together! 💗

🎥 Want more than the pretty before and after? Stories are the heart of the project , unfiltered + in-progress
💌 It’s official: our cozy corner of the internet is open! Swing by the website to find free tutorials and supplies.

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Show me a woman, and I’ll show you ambition 💗💪

We’re not all striving for the same thing but I have NEVER met a woman who isn’t striving.

Maybe she’s striving to keep a home that feels safe for her babies, maybe she’s striving to climb the ladder or break down walls, striving to make the world more beautiful, striving to build or create or comfort!

Different dreams, different paths but shes always striving. For more. For better.

That’s ambition

Ambition was never the problem

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Old house, big dreams and a girl with zero experience figuring it out as she goes!
This isn’t an expert DIY account. It’s a “you’ve got this too” kind of space 🫶
Follow along and let’s learn together! 💗

🎥 Want more than the pretty before and after? Stories are the heart of the project , unfiltered + in-progress
💌 It’s official: our cozy corner of the internet is open! Swing by the website to find free tutorials and supplies.

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Stick around because the full reveal is coming very soon! 👀✨

If you want the link to everything I used to refinish this table comment “DIY” and I’ll send it your way ☺️

She’s finally done! 🥲 can you believe this is the same piece??

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Old house, big dreams and a girl with zero experience figuring it out as she goes!
This isn’t an expert DIY account. It’s a “you’ve got this too” kind of space 🫶
Follow along and let’s learn together! 💗

🎥 Want more than the pretty before and after? Stories are the heart of the project , unfiltered + in-progress
💌 It’s official: our cozy corner of the internet is open! Swing by the website to find free tutorials and supplies.

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DIY girlies don’t get bored, they get creative 😏✨

Want to make your own ?? Comment “DIY” and I’ll send you the step-by-step tutorial and supply list for these terracotta plant tags ☺️🌱

Now excuse me whilst I go make one for every single plant I own! 😶

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Old house, big dreams and a girl with zero experience figuring it out as she goes!
This isn’t an expert DIY account. It’s a “you’ve got this too” kind of space 🫶
Follow along and let’s learn together! 💗

🎥 Want more than the pretty before and after? Stories are the heart of the project , unfiltered + in-progress
💌 It’s official: our cozy corner of the internet is open! Swing by the website to find free tutorials and supplies.

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Which hardware should I choose?? 👀

For a closer look at the options head to stories!

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It’s not you 👀
It’s your prep work.

Most people know they need to remove the old finish, sand, and clean off all the dust… but then they go straight in with stain and end up with a blotchy mess 😬

You’re skipping a vital step!

Wood conditioner (aka pre-stain).

This magical product does exactly what it sounds like, it conditions the wood so the stain absorbs evenly instead of soaking in too fast in some spots and not enough in others (which is what causes most blotchy finishes).

⚠️ Not ALL wood needs it.
Some woods really benefit from it (like pine, maple, and birch)
while others like oak are more forgiving and don’t always require it (and can even look a little less rich if you use it).

Not sure what wood you have? That’s ok! You don’t need to know the type just whether it will stain evenly

Here are two easy ways to tell:

💧The water test:
Lightly wipe the surface with a damp cloth
→ If it darkens quickly and looks patchy = use pre-stain
→ If it darkens evenly = you can usually skip it

🖌️ The safe test:
Try a patch test, staining with and without conditioner, somewhere hidden like inside a drawer, underneath or on a scrap piece.
This way you can see how the stain reacts before committing (especially important if you’re working with veneer where you don’t have a lot of thickness to sand)

This one step can completely change your results

If you have any other refinishing questions ask away in the comments! Or if you’re a staining pro add your best tip! ☺️

🔗 If you want the link to my favorite pre stain comment “DIY” and I’ll send it your way ☺️

Well I sure think it was worth it 🥹🌸

What do you think??

If you want the link to the stencils I used or to watch the full process from start to finish comment “DIY” and I’ll send you the details ☺️

It took a whole year of work to enjoy this glow 🥹☀️

This is the most magical DIY project I’ve ever taken on aaand undoubtedly the longest and hardest too 😅

When we moved into our house this was an old slab of concrete that served zero purpose but I always dreamt of it as an old world European garden bursting with veggies.

I finished just in time for the end of the growing season so now I’m patiently waiting for spring to see what I can grow. If you have any gardening tips for me, please share the because I am very much new to this! 🌱

If you want to watch the full build from start to finish you can click on the link in the video or head to my raised highlight for most detailed way to view! ☺️

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Looking for the stain color? 👇

Comment “DIY” and I’ll send you the exact color I used plus my favorite furniture flipping supplies! ☺️🎨

This piece is so close to being finished… I just need to apply the topcoat and put everything back together.

But now I’m stuck on the hardware 😅

I have two options and genuinely can’t decide, so keep an eye on my stories next week and help me choose 🙏

If you want to see the entire process of refinishing this coffee table, stripping, sanding, staining and my best tips, I saved the full project in my highlights for you 💗

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Old house, big dreams and a girl with zero experience figuring it out as she goes!
This isn’t an expert DIY account. It’s a “you’ve got this too” kind of space 🫶
Follow along and let’s learn together! 💗

🎥 Want more than the pretty before and after? Stories are the heart of the project , unfiltered + in-progress
💌 It’s official: our cozy corner of the internet is open! Swing by the website , I’d love to see you there.

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Staining supplies

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This is my first time winter sowing and I have absolutely no idea if it will work but I’m really hopeful!

I wanted a fool proof, beginner friendly way to fill my DIY garden and this ticked all the boxes.

Have you tried this method before or is there another you prefer? Let me know your favorite, what should I try next?

If you want the link to these little green houses You can comment “DIY” and I’ll send it your way but please note you can use ANY clear plastic container for this, milk jugs are a great option! ☺️

If you’re looking for info on the European garden bed build you can check out my raised bed highlight, the entire project is documented there from start to finish!

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Old house, big dreams and a girl with zero experience figuring it out as she goes!
This isn’t an expert DIY account. It’s a “you’ve got this too” kind of space 🫶
Follow along and let’s learn together! 💗

🎥 Want more than the pretty before and after? Stories are the heart of the project , unfiltered + in-progress
💌 It’s official: our cozy corner of the internet is open! Swing by the website , I’d love to see you there.

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Teen tiny greenhouses in the snow?! 🥺❄️🌱 this may be the cutest seed starting method I’ve ever seen

Will it work, I don’t know, I’m totally new to gardening 😶 but I really hope so. Follow along and we’ll find out together!

If you’ve tried winter sowing before, what are your best tips?? Is there another method you prefer ??
Send me all your best advice please … I need it 😅🙏

And if you’re new here and want to see the DIY garden project that inspired this whole planting adventure, head to my page and check out my raised bed highlight, I documented the full build from start to finish!

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Old house, big dreams and a girl with zero experience figuring it out as she goes!
This isn’t an expert DIY account. It’s a “you’ve got this too” kind of space 🫶
Follow along and let’s learn together! 💗

🎥 Want more than the pretty before and after? Stories are the heart of the project , unfiltered + in-progress
💌 It’s official: our cozy corner of the internet is open! Swing by the website , I’d love to see you there.

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Maybe now you understand why furniture flippers love paint so much … stripping a whole piece is tedious ! 🫠

No? Still team wood? That’s ok, I get it. 😅

Anywhhooo the sanding is FINALLY done and it’s time for stain! 🥲 What color would you stain this piece ?? I’m thinking walnut 👀

🔗If you want the link to all my favorite stripping supplies comment “DIY” and I’ll see them your way! ☺️

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Old house, big dreams and a girl with zero experience figuring it out as she goes!
This isn’t an expert DIY account. It’s a “you’ve got this too” kind of space 🫶
Follow along and let’s learn together! 💗

🎥 Want more than the pretty before and after? Stories are the heart of the project , unfiltered + in-progress
💌 It’s official: our cozy corner of the internet is open! Swing by the website , I’d love to see you there.

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You can create almost anything with a little paint and creativity 😏✨

The full step-by-step tutorial for this DIY faux stone effect is coming tomorrow! Follow along so you don’t miss it ☺️

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Old house, big dreams and a girl with zero experience figuring it out as she goes!
This isn’t an expert DIY account. It’s a “you’ve got this too” kind of space 🫶
Follow along and let’s learn together! 💗

🎥 Want more than the pretty before and after? Stories are the heart of the project , unfiltered + in-progress
💌 It’s official: our cozy corner of the internet is open! Swing by the website , I’d love to see you there.

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Full Breakdown 👇

Ie: The most asked question about my DIY Garden Project - How much did it cost?! 👀

Below is a detailed breakdown of everything I used, plus all the ways I saved money, so you can calculate your own costs if you choose to make your own ☺️

Bricks 162 for the large bed
77 for each of the 2 small beds
Total 316 bricks x $0.25 total: $79
(I waited all year for the @loweshomeimprovement spring sale to get this price!)
Concrete blocks 160 x $2.32 total: $371.20
(You can find these on fb marketplace if you don’t need many)
Mortar x2 $ 7.47 total: $14.94
Landscape adhesive x5 $10.98 total: $54.9
Stucco scratch and brown 6x $9.65 total: $57.9
Stucco white topcoat finish coat 4x $25.44 total: $101.76
TOTAL BED BUILD: $679.70

Gravel for the courtyard x8 $5.98 total: $47.84
fence post $15 (I found my old wood beams discarded on my property, perks of a fixer upper 😅)
Wood Stain $18.98 (I already had some leftover)
Spar urethane $26.98 (leftover)
Concrete stain $39.98 (leftover)
TOTAL COURTYARD & BRICK STAIN: $148.78 (My cost $47.84)

coco coir 10lb blocks x 4 total: $67.96
mushroom compost $4.98 x 8 total: $39.84
Screened soil $70 for 3.5 cubic yard (purchased in bulk to save costs)
Mulch free from Chip drop (the majority of my beds were filled with this to cut costs dramatically. It will break down into soil in time)
Fertilizer $20
TOTAL SOIL: 197.80

Fountain pebbles $6.34
Pump $29
Pots free (I had mine already but you can find many for free on FB marketplace)
TOTAL FOUNTAIN: $35.34

2x Trellis - $65
Iron arbors x2 $195
TOTAL ACCESSORIES: $260

GRAND TOTAL: $1252.62

Whilst this is still a lot of money to spend on a garden, and everyone has different budgets, the beds averaged at around $170 each and will hopefully last a lifetime since they will never rot. I think that’s pretty impressive! 😅

But what do you think, was the cost more or less than you thought?? 😶🌱

Comment “DIY” & I’ll send you a link to the project supplies

If you have any more questions leave the in the comments and I’ll do my best to answer them ☺️🫶

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Put your hand up if you’ve ever been personally victimized by paint stripper 🙋‍♀️

I don’t know if it’s user error but I never get the satisfying scrape like the furniture flippers do, just a sticky gooey mess 🫠

My scraper however never lets me down 😏

If it’s a flat surface I’m stripping, I will always reach for this guy first because it saves me so much time and messy clean up.

If you want to check it out comment “DIY” and I’ll send you the link to the one I use ☺️

⁉️ Common Qs:
• No you don’t need any arm strength, the sharp blade does the work for you!
• It’s fast, it took me under 5 minutes to strip the varnish from this coffee table
• Yes they make curved ones for details too!
• No the sound doesn’t bother me at all but it’s personal preference 😅

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Old house, big dreams and a girl with zero experience figuring it out as she goes!
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Follow along and let’s learn together! 💗

🎥 Want more than the pretty before and after? Stories are the heart of the project , unfiltered + in-progress
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Am I the only one who gets emotional thinking about all the past lives old furniture has lived?? 🥺😅

I’ve decided I’m stripping this entire pieces and staining it! You all told me it was the way to go so either you love stained wood just as much as I do or you just enjoy watching me suffer because there’s going to be SO much sanding 😭😂

If you want to catch up with this piece I saved everything to my highlights for you!

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Old house, big dreams and a girl with zero experience figuring it out as she goes!
This isn’t an expert DIY account. It’s a “you’ve got this too” kind of space 🫶
Follow along and let’s learn together! 💗

🎥 Want more than the pretty before and after? Stories are the heart of the project , unfiltered + in-progress
💌 It’s official: our cozy corner of the internet is open! Swing by the website , I’d love to see you there.

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If you’re wondering why I spent a whole year building a garden when I don’t actually know how to garden…

You must be new here 😶👋
Hi, I’m Stacey, a professional daydreamer who believes you really can do just about anything when you set your mind to it.

My fixer-upper came with an old slab of concrete that was a total eyesore… but in my head, I always saw a romantic European garden overflowing with veggies and flowers 🥹🌸🌿🥕

After a year of hard work, I finally have my dream garden…
Now I just need to learn how to grow things 😶🌱

I could really use your help 😬🙏
If you started gardening as a total beginner, will you share your favorite methods in the comments?

I want advice from REAL people who learned by doing! how did you get started, and what tips would you give a total newbie?

And if you’ve ever dreamed of growing your own food or flowers but felt intimidated… follow along and let’s figure it out together 🥰🌱

It’s time to turn “I wish I could” into “I’m going to try” 🥹✨

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Old house, big dreams and a girl with zero experience figuring it out as she goes!
This isn’t an expert DIY account. It’s a “you’ve got this too” kind of space 🫶
Follow along and let’s learn together! 💗

🎥 Want more than the pretty before and after? Stories are the heart of the project , unfiltered + in-progress
💌 It’s official: our cozy corner of the internet is open! Swing by the website , I’d love to see you there.

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My husband could NOT see the vision with this one 😂 but I could and it was a FREE FB marketplace find so it came home and now it’s my new project 💁‍♀️

It’s solid wood so I’m envisioning a dark stain but all those little intricate details are going to be a painnnn to sand 🥲 painting would be so much easier!

What’s your vote:

Would you paint this piece or stain it??

Your daydreams were never the problem… they were always your gift ✨💗

every wonderful, beautiful, magical thing you admire in this world began as someone’s daydream.

I don’t think daydreams are distractions. I think they’re direction.
Little glimpses of what’s possible when creativity meets courage.

Maybe it’s time to see where yours lead you 🥹🫶✨

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Old house, big dreams and a girl with zero experience figuring it out as she goes!
This isn’t an expert DIY account. It’s a “you’ve got this too” kind of space 🫶
Follow along and let’s learn together! 💗

🎥 Want more than the pretty before and after? Stories are the heart of the project , unfiltered + in-progress
💌 It’s official: our cozy corner of the internet is open! Swing by the website , I’d love to see you there.

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#ClosetTransformation #DIYClosetMakeover #WhimsicalHome #DIYForBeginners #DreamBigCreate
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If you want the free step-by-step visual guide for this project comment “DIY” and I’ll send it your inbox! ☺️

This fountain was the perfect finishing touch to my European garden project (yes the raised beds were a DIY too 😶) and I am so excited to start planting to the sound of trickling water in the spring 🥹⛲️🌿

I think the trailing plants around the edges of the fountain add such a fairytale touch, what would you plant?

If you enjoyed this tutorial I would love to have you follow along and join this creative community where we dabble in everything from cozy little crafts to huge DIY renovation projects! 🥰 Everyone is welcome here 💗

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Old house, big dreams and a girl with zero experience figuring it out as she goes!
This isn’t an expert DIY account. It’s a “you’ve got this too” kind of space 🫶
Follow along and let’s learn together! 💗

🎥 Want more than the pretty before and after? Stories are the heart of the project , unfiltered + in-progress
💌 It’s official: our cozy corner of the internet is open! Swing by the website , I’d love to see you there.

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#EuropeanGardenStyle #DIYGardenProject #GardenWaterFeature #FairytaleGarden #CreativeHomeProjects
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This fancy little fountain was made using old plant pots and doesn’t require any plumbing or electrical hook ups!! ⛲️ its so much easier than it looks to make and probably the most whimsical thing in my garden 🥹✨🌱

I’ll be sharing the full video tutorial tomorrow so feel free to follow along or hit the notification button to make sure you don’t miss it ☺️

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Old house, big dreams and a girl with zero experience figuring it out as she goes!
This isn’t an expert DIY account. It’s a “you’ve got this too” kind of space 🫶
Follow along and let’s learn together! 💗

🎥 Want more than the pretty before and after? Stories are the heart of the project , unfiltered + in-progress
💌 It’s official: our cozy corner of the internet is open! Swing by the website , I’d love to see you there.

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#DIYGardenDecor #GardenFountainDIY #BudgetGardenIdeas #WhimsicalGarden #UpcycledPlanters
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🤯 @bonesandbuilds reminded me of my first proper DIY project I the other day and I realized that only 1% you were actually here to see it! 🤯

My entryway transformation was controversial for a few reasons, I had never picked up a saw before but I wanted to build a custom closet, I painted over my old slate tile floors andddd I drenched the entire room in black. 👀

Sure some of my decisions may be seen as unusual but every risk I took in this space was worth it imo! I started this room knowing nothing about DIY and came out the other end not only with a space that’s beautiful but that reminds me every day that I am more capable than I know.

Now I have a whole page dedicated to that exact message! I want other beginners to trust in their creativity and try something new. You never know what it will unlock! ✨

If you want a to join a community where we don’t hide our mistakes, we don’t pretend to be experts in everything, where it’s ok to be a beginner, I would love to have you join us 🥹🫶

And if you’re not already following the wonderful @bonesandbuilds please do check her out because she is full of the same exact DIY realness I want to see more of online! 🙌

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Old house, big dreams and a girl with zero experience figuring it out as she goes!
This isn’t an expert DIY account. It’s a “you’ve got this too” kind of space 🫶
Follow along and let’s learn together! 💗

🎥 Want more than the pretty before and after? Stories are the heart of the project , unfiltered + in-progress
💌 It’s official: our cozy corner of the internet is open! Swing by the website , I’d love to see you there.

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#DIYForBeginners #EntrywayMakeover #HomeRenovationJourney #DIYCommunity #LearnDIY
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Comment “DIY” for the link to all the supplies + the FREE printable template 🌿

I’m about to make approximately 872 more of these tiny clay plant tags because they are the cutest little addition to the garden and they’re ridiculously easy to make!

Tell me these wouldn’t be the sweetest handmade gift with a few seed packets tucked in 🥹🌱

Follow along for more step-by-step tutorials and creative little crafts for your home and garden ☺️🫶

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Old house, big dreams and a girl with zero experience figuring it out as she goes!
This isn’t an expert DIY account. It’s a “you’ve got this too” kind of space 🫶
Follow along and let’s learn together! 💗

🎥 Want more than the pretty before and after? Stories are the heart of the project , unfiltered + in-progress
💌 It’s official: our cozy corner of the internet is open! Swing by the website , I’d love to see you there.

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#DIYGarden #GardenCrafts #PlantLovers #HandmadeHome #CreativeLiving
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I made these terracotta plant tags for my biggest DIY project yet, a Mediterranean garden made from concrete blocks - haven’t seen it? Check out my page, it’s pinned to the top! ☺️🌿🌸

I wanted a simple way to keep track of all my little seedlings this spring, but I also had a couple of requirements: they needed to feel as elegant as the rest of my garden, and I needed something I could make quickly and affordably. These clay tags ticked all the boxes!

Once sealed, the clay is durable and weather-resistant, so they won’t rot like wooden tags and I love that I can keep adding to my collection as my garden grows.

Follow along because the step by step tutorial will be out tomorrow! 🥰🌱

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Old house, big dreams and a girl with zero experience figuring it out as she goes!
This isn’t an expert DIY account. It’s a “you’ve got this too” kind of space 🫶
Follow along and let’s learn together! 💗

🎥 Want more than the pretty before and after? Stories are the heart of the project , unfiltered + in-progress
💌 It’s official: our cozy corner of the internet is open! Swing by the website , I’d love to see you there.

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#DIYGarden
#GardenDecorDIY
#TerracottaDIY
#MediterraneanGarden
#GardenProjects
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I hope that one day there will be flowers growing amongst the iron 🌹 I’m thinking climbing roses or sweet peas but I also love the idea of growing food like beans or maybe even pumpkins? Any suggestions 🌿

If you want the link to the arbor, trellis or any other garden build supplies comment “link” and I’ll send them your way 🫶

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Old house, big dreams and a girl with zero experience figuring it out as she goes!
This isn’t an expert DIY account. It’s a “you’ve got this too” kind of space 🫶
Follow along and let’s learn together! 💗

🎥 Want more than the pretty before and after? Stories are the heart of the project , unfiltered + in-progress
💌 It’s official: our cozy corner of the internet is open! Swing by the website , I’d love to see you there.

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#DIYGarden #GardenMakeover #GardenArbor #BackyardDIY #CottageGardenStyle
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If you love budget-friendly renovations that make your home look high-end for very little money, you’re in the right place ☺️✨

DIY opened my eyes to just how much difference you can make to your home without a big budget! And no you don’t need a tonne of experience this was my first DIY renovation!

This moody entryway makeover completely changed how I see my old house… and now I’m slowly transforming the rest of my home to match, one room at a time.

Follow along if you want to create a home that feels luxurious, without spending like it is ✨

& Comment “COST” if you want a reel with all the numbers 👀

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Old house, big dreams and a girl with zero experience figuring it out as she goes!
This isn’t an expert DIY account. It’s a “you’ve got this too” kind of space 🫶
Follow along and let’s learn together! 💗

🎥 Want more than the pretty before and after? Stories are the heart of the project , unfiltered + in-progress
💌 It’s official: our cozy corner of the internet is open! Swing by the website , I’d love to see you there.

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