Clearance Rack Christmas Mantel

It may take a couple of years to accumulate all the details for the look you wish to achieve, but shopping sale racks and after season markdowns is a frugal way to develop a full Christmas mantel.

Karlstad Couch Upgraded with Tufting and Legs

With a little time and labor, bland IKEA Karlsdad furniture can be transformed with mid-century details.  We added tufting and legs to achieve the look!

DIY Framed Christmas Card Display

Creating a Christmas card display using a a large, empty frame is a super simple project! 

AirStone Fireplace Makeover

With the holidays on the way, Mike and I were thrilled earlier this month to receive materials from AirStone to help us make over our fireplace. Those samples (Spring Creek bricks and adhesive) were provided to us free of charge, but the opinions and information in this post are entirely our own.  You can find more information on this product at airstone.com, including installation tips and videos.

 

DIY Dress-Up Clothes Storage Rack

After Command hook after Command hook kept popping off the wall, we decided it was time for a more permanent solution for hanging dress-up clothes. We created a DIY dress-up rack using mismatched hooks and scrap wood.
 
We dug out five old hooks of various colors and styles, and Mike spray painted them white.

 

Mini Projects - Seasonal Chalkboards and Sweater Candles

We have a number of home projects underway right now, and I tackled a couple of mini ones in some free moments this weekend.

This first one I can hardly call a project, but it is a big improvement in my opinion.  We moved our record wall from our old kitchen into the dining room of this house last year, complete with the three blank spots for seasonal changes. 

Add Color to Cupboards with Fabric

Hanging colored fabric in the back of cabinets with glass doors is a great way to add color to the room without the commitment of paint.