DIY Handpainted Tile Backsplash
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DIY Handpainted Tile Backsplash

I custom hand-painted and installed my own tile backsplash for the One Room Challenge this year, and here is exactly how I did it!

This was, shockingly, the easiest and smoothest DIY I took on for the pantry project. I hand-painted all the tiles Tuesday night, baked them Wednesday morning, and installed them Wednesday night (this project had to be done by Thursday morning, so I was definitely cutting it close, but I got it done!) I followed @athomewithashley’s tutorial for painted tiles, and it worked perfectly!

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How to Create and Install a DIY Vintage Rug Stair Runner
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How to Create and Install a DIY Vintage Rug Stair Runner

Probably the most fun project of my entire one room challenge entryway makeover was the vintage rug stair runner. I have been dying to do this for years and had multiple inspiration photos saved. I knew it would fit so perfectly in this space and add such character as well. I was also pleasantly surprised with how easy installing a stair runner was and how smoothly the process went! I have gotten so many questions about how I completed it, so I wanted to share a full post with allll the details, and what I learned.

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One Room Challenge 2021: Week 7- The Home Stretch
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One Room Challenge 2021: Week 7- The Home Stretch

I feel like I say this every week, but I REALLY cannot believe we are down to the final week of this season’s One Room Challenge! I have so much work to do still but I also am getting so excited by the progress and how everything is coming together! This week we completed a BIG part of the project, the wallpaper downstairs! Don’t get too excited though because you don’t get to see it until the final reveal! I’ll share a few fun sneak peeks though this week! I plan on doing a whole post after the challenge wraps up too about wallpaper tips and tricks I picked up this go around and the tools I recommend.

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DIY Vintage Christmas Village Makeover
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DIY Vintage Christmas Village Makeover

My favorite DIYs are those that give new life to outdated decorations and vintage pieces. I have had this outdated Christmas village sitting in my garage for years and always have wanted to figure out a way to include it in my Christmas decor as I love the tradition and idea of village sets. This year, while searching for some Christmas decor ideas for the playroom, I had the idea to paint the set in bright colors to match the room. This was so easy and fun and such a great way to update and reuse these old sets. Whether you go with bright and bold colors or just paint it solid white, there’s so many fun ways to update the classic pieces. Check out the before photos and instructions below!

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Beautiful + Unique Holiday Wrapping Tips + Tricks
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Beautiful + Unique Holiday Wrapping Tips + Tricks

One of my favorite holiday traditions is collecting unique gift wrapping items and going all out with my wrapping each year. My biggest tip for wrapping is to not buy traditional “wrapping stuff”. There’s so many unexpected items from the craft store you can use to make your gifts stand out! Below I’m listing some of my tips and tricks for wrapping the most beautiful gifts for the holidays!

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Halloween Candy Board
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Halloween Candy Board

I couldn’t let Halloween pass without one final themed board….a candy board! This is fully customizable- you can use whatever candy, desserts, and sweet treats you have on hand to make your own. This is one of the easiest boards to throw together, and it is sure to be a hit for kids and grown-ups alike! Find all the ingredients and instructions for putting your own together below!

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My DIY Greenhouse
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My DIY Greenhouse

Well if you’ve been following for a while you know that last year for mother’s day, Alex bought me a cute little greenhouse. I have always dreamed of having a greenhouse so I was beyond thrilled. It came in a tiny box with a million pieces and took forever to put together! I loved it so much and featured it here.

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My Favorite Ideas + Inspirations for Kid's Outdoor Summer Play Areas
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My Favorite Ideas + Inspirations for Kid's Outdoor Summer Play Areas

Summer is finally here and I am so excited to spend some time outside making family memories. My latest Pinterest obsession has been fun and unique ideas for outdoor kid’s play areas! John Woodford loves to be outside as much as possible and I can’t wait to put some of these ideas together! I can’t believe how many great ideas there are for cute and functional outdoor play areas, perfect for kids of all ages! Check out some of my favorite ideas below!

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