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These are 10 DIY project essentials I can’t live without!

From painting projects to glue to hanging decor in the home, these budget-friendly items are must haves.

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These are 10 DIY project essentials I can’t live without! From painting projects to glue to hanging decor in the home, these budget-friendly items are must haves. home improvement |!do it yourself | paint | home decor | decorating | renovation | renovating | makeover | house | home LTKHome LTKFindsUnder50 LTKOver40

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My favorite Anthropologie sweater is on sale this weekend! Take an extra 40% off the sale price. Short sleeve sweater can be worn alone or layered. I love this fall sweater tee!

I’m wearing size small when I usually wear a medium in tops.

Anthropologie | layers | fall | autumn | sweater | casual | work wear | date night

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Neutral Christmas decor that’s handmade! Book page Christmas trees come in a set of 3 and are so unique. I’m going to display them with my Christmas books when it gets closer to the holidays.

Cute gift idea for book lovers and bookworms!

Christmas decor | Christmas decorations | small business | shop small | handcrafted | handmade | paper | paper trees | literary | bookish | gift idea | selfie | bookshelf

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Rubber stair treads are a must for keeping people safe on exterior or garage stairs! I like that these aren’t ornate like most that you see. The simple design makes them more modern. And you don’t have to screw them into place!

garage | staircase | DIY | home | treads | winter |

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POV: you can’t say no to your mom 😉

How cute is her garage mudroom refresh? I love how cozy it feels!

❤️ Brightened everything up with paint. I used my favorite one-step paint, Heirloom Traditions, for the door.

❤️ Got the shoes off the ground with the fantastic IKEA shoe cabinets that I also used in my garage mudroom.

❤️ Revived and protected the stairs by sanding and waterproofing. I love the rubber stair treads to keep anyone from slipping. I found those at Lowe’s!

What do you think? Are you inspired to revamp your garage entry yet?

Organization | organizing | shoe storage | shoe cabinet | mudroom | entryway | door paint | garage entry | garage | storage | shelf

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My October Wish List! 1. Twisty Flameless taper candles in beautiful fall colors. Battery operated and beautiful! 2. Fall floral throw pillow covers to update my old pillows. 3. Cozy faux suede slipper clogs for those chilly mornings. 4. Beautiful faux leaves stems that don’t scream fall. The burgundy or purple color is dramatic and beautiful. 5. Gal sneakers in the hot shade of brown! 6. Marble ghost cheese board will be cute for Halloween parties or on display as kitchen decor.

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Moody green bathroom with neutral vanity. Easy bathroom makeover with paint and accessories.

home decor | bathroom decor | bathroom design | color of the year | jeans | vanity light -| towels | faucet | hidden gem

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Are cats this way, too? 😩

Feeling groggy today 🥱

And so glad I invested in a carpet cleaning machine. 😂. Perfect for pet messes, upholstery cleaning, carpet cleaning, and more.

Cleaning | carpet cleaning | rug cleaner | home maintenance | Bissell

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Cute and easy fall decor DIY 🍁

This fall craft is a good one for a girls night or craft session with friends.

Customize the look of the pumpkins with different paper napkins or by using patterned scrapbook paper, tissue paper, or wrapping paper.

Crafting | craft project | fall decor | fall decorations | chinoiserie | DIY | Michaels | Wood | autumnn

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Fall wedding guest dress

Has pockets!

Deep floral fit and flare a-line dress.

Navy, burgundy, mauve. Paired with gold heels and gold clutch.

Wearing size 4 - I’m 5’ 7” and weigh approx 137 lbs, so it runs large.

Cocktail dress | party dress | social | reception | shower

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Bathroom refresh with moody green wall paint and taupe, brass and black accessories.

Antique brass switch plates were an easy upgrade.

Gold frame landscape art prints were a serene touch.

And textiles like a shower curtain and patterned bath towels brought warmth and coziness.

Kids bathroom | guest bathroom | home decor | antique decor | antique modern | vintage look

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This is THE piece to add to your wardrobe this fall. I’m in love with this short sleeve sweater tee. It’s the perfect piece to dress up for a date night, or dress down for picking up the kids from school. It comes in five colors and it definitely a step up from your typical tee shirt.

Here I paired it with wide leg cropped jeans and comfy suede clogs for an early fall look.

I’m 5’8” / 135 lbs and wearing a size small in the shirt (I think it runs a bit large) 6 in the jeans (they also run large as I’m usually an 8), and a 10 in the clogs (true to size).

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This product is GENIUS!! It’s a mini paint sprayer that is absolutely perfect for small projects, like this air return vent that I wanted to blend with the wall.

If using latex paint, I found that you really have to thin it with water. I probably did a 50/50 ratio. The unit is finicky but it eventually worked. I had a backup canister in hand, which was helpful. The first one got very cold and had to warm up before I could use it again, so the second canister came in handy.

This is a really great tool for small DIY projects where you don’t want to have brush strokes or pull out the large paint sprayer.

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Vintage floral machine washable area rug in shades of deep green, black, taupe, beige, and mauve. Love it in this hall bathroom.

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Get organized by creating shoe storage and bag storage anywhere in your home! I made a garage mudroom of sorts to keep all of the family’s athletic gear outside. This has been such a great organizational gamechanger for us! The wall mounted shoe cabinets are very narrow so they fit perfectly behind that door.

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The prettiest wreath for late summer and all of fall.

Wood curl wreath with colors of sage, rust, cream, brown, and more. It’s just beautiful.

Autumn | fall | fall decorating | fall front porch | fall decor | fall home decor | fall wreath | autumn wreath | autumn home decor

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You can give thrifted or old upholstered furniture new life with spray paint! This upholstery spray paint worked great! And the gold spray paint for the legs made the chairs look much nicer.

DIY | do it yourself | paint | spray paint | chairs | office chair | accent chair | thrifted | thrift | makeover

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With just one quart of paint I did all three of these projects! A DIY headboard, a dresser, and a bathroom vanity!

I love that it is minimal prep work and requires no topcoat! It’s such a pretty blue green color, too.

Would you try this shade in your home?

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Instant outdoor privacy that withstands the elements! These all-weather planters and artificial trees are zero maintenance. They are the best money we’ve spent, as they’ve allowed us to enjoy our decor without feeling like the neighbors were right there with us.

Prime Day | Amazon | Outdoor Living | Privacy Screen

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Window film adds privacy to windows without sacrificing natural light. Easy to install and cheaper than blinds, shades, or curtains.

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The best cleaning tool! I love this electric pressure washer! It is so easy to start, is compact but super powerful (2700 PSI), and a great price. It cleaned my filthy concrete patio without any cleaning solution, so imagine what it would look like if I filled the cleaning cannon that comes with it. Highly recommend!

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Summer crafting for adults - because summer vacation’s not just for the kids! Make these adorable painted ceramic pots - they’re so easy. Perfect craft to make with friends, too.

DIY | Crafts | scalloped | flower pot | planter | Walmart finds | home decor | summer activities | garden | outdoors | patio | balconyy

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Dress up your porch with a custom painted doormat! Here I made an extra large welcome mat by combining two, but you could just make one with this scalloped pattern I share!

Welcome mat | doormat | porch decor | deck decor | summer diy | summer crafts | coir | home decor | outdoor decor | outdoor living | scalloped | scallops | preppy | coastal | cottage

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So excited to freshen up the patio with new outdoor pillow covers. These are waterproof (and the inserts I used are water-resistant) and BEAUTIFUL! The quality is fantastic! Nice seams, straight lines/patterns at the edges….very impressed! They come in multiple colors so you’re sure to find a set that works for your outdoor furniture.

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It’s never too late to start! This SunShield product is a must for your wood patio furniture or outdoor wood accessories. UV protection and hydration keep those pieces lasting longer and looking better!

Patio | deck | home maintenance | home improvement | outdoor furniture | acacia | teak | cedar

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Deck decor and patio decor doesn’t have to be complicated! Refresh a piece of furniture and add some cute accessories for a budget-friendly upgrade.

cottage | lake house | beach house | solar lights | lantern | paint | fish | coastal | blue | furniture paint | outdoor living | curb appeal | buffet | tv stand | dry bar

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For instant outdoor privacy, you can’t beat this solution! These all-weather planters are the real deal. And the artificial trees held up over the harsh Wisconsin winter with zero issues!

I do recommend handing more weight to the base of the planters than I did. We found them ripping over in the wind because they were too top heavy. That’s why we added the hooks after the

Let me know if you have any questions!

Patio | deck | outdoors | porch | balcony | landscape | outdoor entertaining | faux plants | faux tree | artificial plants | artificial tree | UV | #LTKWatchNow

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My new favorite self-care and relaxation hack: paint by numbers kits! These mini paintings are SO cute! They come with everything you need: canvas, paints, paint brushes, and the beautiful gold frames. There are many images to pick from- not just the three I shared here.

These would be an awesome Mother’s Day gift or activity to do with your mom.

Also, super fun teenager activity.

crafts | Self-care | hobbies | painting | artwork | gold | gallery wall

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Give your curb appeal a boost with an easy door update! A fresh coat of paint works wonders. I used my favorite one-step paint to paint this door a beautiful shade of blue, which contrasts so well with the yellow cottage siding. Adding a fresh doormat with a block print pattern and a pretty door hanger with yellow flowers made the door pop.

home | home improvement | front door | paint | DIY | curb appeal | spring refresh | porch | back door | door paint

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This handy patch made DIY wall repair so much easier!

Home improvement | do it yourself | home repair | home makeover | drywall | painting

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Spring cleaning at its finest- I am obsessed with my new carpet cleaner! It pulls up so much junk I can’t believe how filthy my rug was! This one has lots of attachments for stairs and upholstery, too, so it’s really versatile. I also like that it’s not too heavy. You don’t have to have pets to own this one- it works great anywhere! Great price point, too- especially when you consider the price of professional carpet cleaning.

Home | cleaner | cleaning | vacuum | rug | spring cleaning

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Giving this small bathroom a spring refresh! In part 1 of this project I painted the bathroom vanity with my favorite one-step paint. No primer or topcoat needed! I also removed the medicine cabinet and painted the walls. I did a color drench technique to amp up the coziness in here. And then I hung a new wood frame mirror to add warmth. Come back for part 2!

home decor | home makeover | bathroom | vanity | bathroom mirror | hardware | drawer knob | cottage | chrome | paint | wood mirror | medicine cabinet

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Still loving this seasonal soap pump.

It comes with seven magnetic charms so you’ll be ready for every holiday.

I have it in gold, but it’s also available in silver.

seasonal decor | st. Patrick’s day | spring decor | bathroom accessories | bathroom decor | soap dispenser

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I had the most amazing time visiting Pinterest’s office in Chicago for a creator connection event.

It was such an honor! A day I will never forget.

Of course I had to get a cute new dress. I love the pink color and embroidery.

I paired it with tan peep toe wedges. I think it would also look great with gold metallic sandals.

Wedding guest dress | spring dress | Easter dress | embroidered dress | eyelet dress | midi dress | spring style | spring fashion

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The lazy girl’s guide to shortening curtains! 😉

This is such an easy way to get custom length curtains without sewing. I use this trick all the time!

Plus, these are my favorite budget curtains. The price cannot be beat!

Will you try this hack?

home decor | tips and tricks | Walmart | window treatments | shades | curtains | home hacks

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Cottage bathroom makeover! 🎉

It’s almost finished. ❤️

The walls and cabinet are Wedgwood Gray by Benjamin Moore. The vanity is Spruce by Heirloom Traditions (linked).

Accents like a wood vanity mirror and gold vanity light warm up the blue hues and chrome fixtures.

Also- notice the scallop trim on the cabinet? That was a super easy DIY!

small bathroom | bathroom refresh | cottagecore | vintage | powder room |

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