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Project take time 😅 I love a start to finish video as much as the next person but some of my DIY renovation projects take MONTHS to complete. Parts are kind of a necessity 😬 What’s your opinion?? 😶 ............................................................................ 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. ............................................................................ Fixer upper house | beginner DIYer | interior design | simple home updates | old house | character | fixer upper home| no experience diy | Home Renovation | Women Who Build | Beginner DIY Projects | Home Improvement Tips | Budget Friendly Renovation | Power Tools for girls | DIY Inspiration | Creative Home Makeover | Learn DIY Skills | Empower Women Creators

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Cracked mirror doors?? 🥲 Don’t replace them, fix them instead with these easy DIY frames! 🙌

I chose a curved pattern for a little added interest but you can create any design you want and it’s as simple as cutting them out and sticking them in place!

Full tutorial coming very soon and if you can’t wait you can always check out my “arched closet” highlight now

If you like seeing creative ideas to update your home on a budget ,follow along, I think you’ll like it 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 to find free tutorials and supplies.

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Do you want to see a full tutorial on this DIY closet hack?? 😶✨

This project was SO simple, budget friendly, and honestly the perfect solution for covering cracked mirrors or updating old builder-grade doors 🙌

I love how custom they look now and I’m already dreaming up a different design ideas!

It’s proof that you don’t always need to replace something to transform the way it feels ✨ you can get a little creative with what you have and save money on the process!

Follow along for more creative home updates, DIY transformations, and fixer upper projects ☺️💗

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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 didn’t replace my cracked mirror closet doors… I transformed them instead! ✨

I’ve always preferred to update rather than replace whenever I can and this is one of those projects that proves why! I had never seen anybody do anything like this before and I wasn’t even sure if it would work but these builder grade doors were the perfect opportunity to get a little creative and see what I could come up with!

I’m so happy with how they turned out! Now they feel custom and intentional and the crack is no longer an issue! You could do this DIY in so many different ways. A curvy organic shaped frame, maybe a vintage window grid style, what design would you choose?? 😍

If you want to try this closet hack yourself comment “DIY” and I will send you the link to the tutorial, some design ideas, and all of the supplies you will need to transform your own doors! ☺️

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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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Update your basic sliding closet doors with custom frames!

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I know the last one might be unusual but trust me 😶🔨

💗 Brad nailer
Probably the tool that made the biggest difference in making my projects look polished and professional 😅 Perfect for trim work, molding, baseboards, paneling, and holding things in place when you’re working alone!

💗 Orbital sander
I do NOT tackle old furniture without this guy! It saves so much time and effort! It smooths rough wood, removes old finishes, and makes paint and stain look SO much better ✨

💗 Drill/driver
Okay yes… this one is obvious 😂 but for good reason. It’s the powerhouse for so many DIY projects. Building furniture, hanging shelves, assembling things, drilling pilot holes… you’ll use it constantly

If you want to make life easier, I’d actually recommend getting a drill/impact driver combo set so you’re not swapping drill bits every two minutes 😏👌

💗 Jigsaw
I know this probably isn’t on everyone’s “beginner tool” list… but honestly I think it should be 🤷‍♀️

Yes, it’s slower than a circular saw, but it’s SO much less intimidating to learn with. No giant spinning blade which I think is what puts a lot of beginners off buying their first saw! 😅 and it can still handle straight cuts, curved cuts, detail work, and even bevels.

One thing I’d recommend no matter what tools you choose 👇
Try to stick to one battery system if you can!

I chose Hart (not sponsored) so all my tools use the same batteries, which makes life SO much easier when you’re mid-project and you have freshly charged batteries waiting for you!!

If you want the links to the exact beginner-friendly tools I started with, comment “DIY” and I’ll send them your way ☺️ (affiliate)

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No holes, no damage, and power tool free 😌✨🌹

You don’t need to drill a fancy permenant trellis system to the side of your house to have climbing roses 😶

These little guys attach just like a sticker and they were the perfect budget solution to taming my out of control vines! 👌

If you want to try them for yourself comment “DIY” and I’ll send you the link (affiliate)

I love finding simple DIY solutions like this because not every project needs to be complicated, expensive, or require a garage full of tools 😅

If you need me I’ll be over here patiently waiting for my roses to bloom 🫪
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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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If you want the link to the adhesive I used comment “DIY” and I’ll send it your way ☺️

Landscape adhesive acts just like a super strong outdoor glue and I chose it over mortar because

• it’s waterproof and designed for outdoor use
• Handles rain, snow, and freeze/thaw cycles well
• Creates a strong, durable bond between blocks
• Works on concrete, stone, brick, and pavers
• Easier and faster than mixing mortar
• Great for beginner-friendly DIY projects
• Flexible enough to handle seasonal movement outdoors

Have you used landscape adhesive before or are you team mortar? 👀

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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 this hack ?? 👀

I use the hose trick for all my garden beds! If you struggle with getting your curves right look organic and natural, try using a hose

Extra tips:
• Step back often and view the shape from different angles before you start digging
• Avoid perfectly even curves, slightly uneven lines look much more natural
• Use spray paint or flour to mark the outline once you’re happy with it

What do you think of the rock border ? Yes or no 😶🌱

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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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In my defense…have you met people?? 🫠😬

Ever since I laid the first brick for this DIY garden build, I’ve imagined this space sunlit and overflowing with veggies and I’ll be damned if I let that daydream stay in my head 😤✨

So of you need me, don’t.

I’ll be out here planting seeds, and pretending I know what I’m doing until winter comes

I’m basically a farmer now… does anyone actually know how to grow things?? Please send help 👩🏼‍🌾🥕😂

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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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If you’ve ever looked around your home and wished you could change something but felt too scared to start, you’re not alone. 💗

When we bought our old fixer-upper, I was right there too. I wanted to make this house feel more like us, but with my family living on the other side of the world, that meant doing it alone AND learning everything from scratch! 🥲

So I started small. One project at a time.
Some turned out better than expected, others… not so much 😅 but with each one, I grew a little braver, a little prouder, and a lot more capable than I ever thought I could be.

Now, this page has become my place to share that journey, the messy, magical process of turning a broken old house into something beautiful on a *real-person* budget IKYK 👀

Here you’ll find:
✨ Budget-friendly renovations
🧰 Beginner-friendly DIY tutorials
🪑 Furniture flips & creative hacks
🌿 Honest stories about what it’s REALLY like learning as you go

And don’t worry, you won’t catch me shaming you for your old house, half-finished rooms, or mismatched furniture. My goal isn’t to make you want more stuff, it’s to help you see what’s already possible with a little imagination and effort. I don’t care if your home is completely neutral or looks like the inside of a rainbow. 🤷‍♀️ This space is about creativity, progress, and the beauty of making a home feel special.. not perfect.

You don’t have to be an expert to create something beautiful.
You just have to be brave enough to try!

So if you’re dreaming of transforming your home, learning new skills, or simply love watching old spaces come back to life, hit follow and let’s learn together ☺️🫶✨

Before you buy read this 👇

I am obsessed with this stain color and I’ve used it all over my house! I grab a can of Minwax semi transparent tintable color stain from @loweshomeimprovement and at the paint counter I ask them to mix the shade walnut

⚠️ But don’t forget this detail!!

Minwax has two stain colors called walnut 😅 so you must remember to give them the number code MW1125

Or if you want an easier way, just do what I do and order it online and pick it up already mixed in the lockers 👌

If you want the link to the exact stain comment “DIY” and I’ll send it 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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Rain chains can work just as well as downspouts when they’re used correctly.
Here’s how to know if one is right for your home 🌧️

A rain chain is great if:
✅ Your ground is graded away from the house
✅ Water is directed intentionally (rain barrel, drain, or stone)
✅ You want something functional and beautiful

Not ideal if:
❌ Water pools near your foundation
❌ Drainage is poor and unmanaged
❌ Water needs to be moved far away ~without~ an extension

The big difference?
Downspouts are super easy to extend but let’s be honest, a giant pipe running across your yard isn’t exactly pretty 😬😅

Rain chains can be extended too, just without the eyesore. You can use a simple catch basin orrrr 😶👇

I went all-in with the most whimsical option and built a dry river bed because who doesn’t want their very own river 🥹💧✨ head to my highlights to see more details on that project!

🔗 If you want the link to the rain chain, comment “DIY” and I’ll send it 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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I’m not about to let a little thing like “reality” stand in my way 🙄

If you can can dream it up, you can figure out a way to make it real 😏✨

This custom closet idea literally started as a cardboard mock-up held together with tape 😂 I’d never picked up a saw before, I didn’t know anything about renovating or design but when the idea arrives, sometimes you just have to go for it! 🙌

What the wildest whimsical idea you’ve ever had, and did you manage to pull it off?? 👀

🔗 the link to everything can be found on my LTK , comment “DIY” and I’ll send it over☺️

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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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Some things just don’t need an audience 😅

This window cling from @loweshomeimprovement took me 10 minutes to install and brought a vintage vibe to my otherwise basic window ✨👌

They come in all different styles, but I felt like this one suited the Moody vibe of my bathroom perfectly!

If you want the link comment “DIY” and I’ll send it your way ☺️ (affiliate/gifted)

P.S Do you think I need to paint the window black to match? 😶

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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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What would you have done with this old slab of concrete??

I chose to build a dreamy vegetable garden complete with courtyard and fountain! ⛲️

Everything in this space was a DIY!

You can watch the full raised bed build by clicking the link in the video or for all the details head to my highlights. I documented the whole project there, everything that went well, everything that didn’t and what I’d do differently next time. 😅🪏

Any questions? Leave them in the comments and I’ll do my best to help ☺️

Looking for supplies? Comment “DIY” and I’ll send you the link to everything I used 🪴

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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 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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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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#FurnitureCare #DIYFurniture #WoodFurniture #FurnitureRestoration #DIYForBeginners
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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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#DIYGardenProject #RaisedBedGarden #GardenBuildDIY #DIYForBeginners #BackyardTransformation
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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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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 😍

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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#FurnitureFlip #FurnitureRefinishing #DIYFurnitureMakeover #WoodStainProject #DIYForBeginners
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