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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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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DIY Aged Pots + Vases  | Pottery Barn Look for Less Using Thrift Store Finds
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DIY Aged Pots + Vases | Pottery Barn Look for Less Using Thrift Store Finds

I’m always on the lookout for great home decor DIY’s especially when it involves up-cycling thrifted finds! I recently came across this “found pot” DIY on Jaci Daily’s Instagram and knew I had to try it ASAP! I, like Jaci, am obsessed with these “found” pots, planters, and vases seen below- they have the perfect amount of wear, age, and texture that give them an antique, “found” look. I definitely am not ever paying that much for a vase or planter though, BUT thanks to the quick DIY I am sharing today- you can get the look for much, much less! Even when you find these vintage or at antique stores now they are usually super expensive since they’re becoming so popular (olive pots is what many are referred to as).

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Magic Light Trick: How-To, FAQ, + Best Lights to Use Roundup
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Magic Light Trick: How-To, FAQ, + Best Lights to Use Roundup

As soon as I first came across Nesting With Grace’s magic light trick, I knew I was going to use it non-stop all over my house! Basically this is a quick and inexpensive little hack to use sconces and lights without having to do any electrical wiring at all. You simply attach a battery powered puck light inside of the fixture and then mount it to the wall like normal. It is such a great way to add character and coziness to a space without having to pay an electrician or do something super permanent either! I’ve now done this trick several times throughout my home and for clients, so here’s what I’ve learned so far:

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My Top 5 Posts of 2018
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My Top 5 Posts of 2018

It’s so fun to look back over the past year and see all the fun projects I tried and shared here on the blog. Sometimes it’s easy to forget how much we accomplish in a year and we feel like we should have done more. I’ve found this year that looking back through photos or posts from the previous year helps remind me that I really did accomplish a lot and should be proud of the work I’ve done. I really do love sharing with all of you and it still makes my day to hear that you read my post or tried one of my DIY’s, recipes, or tips! So without further ado, here’s my 5 most popular posts of 2018!

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LexCraft 2018
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LexCraft 2018

     Emily from Gathered Living and Jacqueline from Lexington Design Co. are excited to host Central Kentucky's first crafting fair, where YOU make! Come ready to create, learn, laugh, and make the best memories with some of the best makers and creators in Kentucky!   Your ticket will include all supplies (for 4 one-hour long creating classes!), a swag bag, and so much more. This isn't just an opportunity to craft and shop, it's an experience. Shop the best handmade vendors, enjoy great food, and learn the funnest crafts from creatives with years of experience. 

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