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Quite Possibly the Most Comfortable Boots Ever – Bogs Boots

I get a lot of emails asking me if I want to try XYZ or ABC product. If the products work with my blog or I think I can use them in a project, I accept. However, if I don't like the product, you won't hear about it here. So, when a Bogs…

Aged, Birdhouse, decor, Decorating, Destinations, distressing, graphic letters and numbers, Pendant Lamps

My Newest Inspirational Shop – Revival Antiques & Accessories

When Courtney (The Joy of Decorating) organized the Raleigh group for I <3 Thrifting Day she took us to an "off the beaten" path shop. Tucked into an industrial zone off Capital Blvd. in Raleigh, you would miss it unless you were specifically…

Tool Tutorials, Uncategorized

How to Use a Jig Saw

Welcome back for another Tool Tutorial Friday - How to use a jig saw. Today I have two lessons for you. The first will cover the basics of using a Jig Saw. THEN....I'll show you a professional trick for cutting a hole inside a piece of…

arts and craft, Crafts, E-6000, gifts, Guests

Guest Posting at Positively Splendid – Swell Noël Gift Idea

Hey y'all, I spent the weekend clearing out our garage, painting it and building custom storage. If there was a nook in that garage, I utilized it! Like the storage underneath my router table, I added shelves and casters and now it is a rolling…

circular saw, DIY, DIY tools, Do It Yourself, Empowerment, Tool Tutorial Friday Video, Tool Tutorials, Toolbox, Tutorial

How to Use a Miter Saw

Today I'll teach you how to use a miter saw safely. We'll learn the difference between a miter and a bevel cut. Plus, I'll also show you the different features and functions of miter saws. How to Use a Miter Saw Hello and welcome to the very…

DIY Firepit and Seating | Pretty Handy Girl

Contest, DIY, fireplace, Landscaping, Landscaping & Gardening

How to Make a Fire Pit in an Afternoon

With the arrival of Autumn, I am looking forward to some fires in our fire pit and — of course — some S'mores! I made a fire pit in an afternoon last year after we had 14 trees taken down (boo hoo!) Sadly, they were dying or diseased.…

Tutorial

Trick or Tip Week and Link Party

Halloween is just around the corner. And in honor of that spook-tacular holiday, some blogging friends and I are hosting "Trick or Tip Week" from Monday, October 24th - Friday, October 28th. We'll end the week with a Link Party for all your…

Armoire, Before and After, Benjamin Moore Aura, decor, Decorating, Destinations, distressing, Door Hardware, Falling in Love with Your Home, faux painting brick, framing, Home Decor, install cabinet knobs, new light fixture, Removing Blinds, removing wallpaper, Tours, Wallpaper removal

Charm and Character – A House Tour

Today you have been invited to take a house tour at my friend Holly's home. Holly is a good friend of mine, so luckily I didn't have to beg too much for her to let us into her home. But, before we go in I want to tell you a little more about…

arts and craft, bat silhouettes, Crafts, Decorating, elmer's glue, gifts, Halloween, Halloween decorating, kids art, Recycling Box, silhouette, spider silhouettes, Sponsor Spotlight, Trash to Treasure, Tutorial, Upcycling

Trick or Treat Bags Using Elmer’s #GlueNGlitter and Recyclables

My kids like to raid our recycling bin. They make the most imaginative things out of milk jugs, strawberry pints and toilet paper rolls. In fact, my five year old has been making his own Halloween costume from paper bags and tape. So, when…

Landscaping, Landscaping & Gardening, Plants

Landscaping for FREE or How to Organize a Plant Swap

Do you want to give your landscaping a face lift? Are you tired of the builder's grade boxwoods in your front yard, but you don't really have the money to buy new plants. You shouldn't have to! Get new plants, bushes, flowers, seeds, bulbs…

accessories, arts and craft, Crafts, decor, E-6000, gifts, Plants, Spray paint wood

Make Your Own Decorative Mushrooms

Did you see the cute little red and white mushrooms in my terrariums that I made? They were super easy to make. I can show you how and this will only take a second. Materials: Wooden dowel rod or stick Acorn tops KILZ spray…

accessories, arts and craft, autumn fall decor, Birthday Gift, Crafts, decor, Decorating, DIY, Gift Ideas, gifts, Plants, Terrariums, vignettes

Make Your Own Terrarium and Save Hundreds of Dollars

Terrariums are making a comeback in home décor. Gone are the octagonal mirrored terrariums. They have been replaced by sleak apothecary jars, tall cylinders and lidded glass vessels (to name just a few shapes.) Twig Terrariums…

arts and craft, Before and After, Chalkboard paint, Contest, Do It Yourself, Door, Giveaway, habitat ReStore, painting, Painting & Antiquing Techniques, ReNew, Spray paint wood, Upcycling

It’s a ScotchBlue Painting Party and a Cabinet Door Revamp

"It's a Party and I'll Paint if I Want to...Paint if I Want to... Paint if I Want To...You Would Paint Too if you had Scotch Bluuuueee!" I think I'm going to call 3M ScotchBlue right now and suggest this as their new jingle. Kind of catchy…

accessories, arts and craft, decor, Decorating, E-6000, light fixture, Upcycling

Tea Light Centerpiece

In my constant attempt to save things from the landfill, I came up with this nifty transformation of an old Hollywood light fixture. Can you believe that I took this... And turned it into this? Materials: Trim (canopy)…

arts and craft

How to Stretch Your Own Canvas

Hi, y'all! I'm enjoying an absolutely gorgeous weekend at the beach. We are staying on Topsail Island in NC. Not to gloat, but it is wonderful living only a few short hours from the beach. But, I wish you were here too. The weather is cool,…

accessories, Armoire, autumn fall decor, Ballard Design Pears, decor, Decorating, Fall Leaves, fireplace, habitat ReStore, Holiday decorating, Home Decor, mantles, vignettes

Fall Mantle Decor and Vignettes

Fall is here, fall is here! Finally the cooler temps are near! I'm not sure about your area of the world, but this summer seemed a little too hot for my liking. My husband told me about the term "Global Weirding". It seems fitting for all…

accessories, arts and craft, Hot Glue, Safety Gear

Hot Glue Gun Safety and Making Moss Balls

According to my facebook and twitter friends, I am not the only one who gets burned EVERYTIME I use a hot glue gun. For this reason, I typically will hand sew, nail, or E-6000 something before I will use a hot glue gun. But, every…

de-clutter, Giveaway, Home & Auto Maintenance, organizational tips

Organizing 101 and Creating Calm Amongst Chaos

As a mother of two boys, my life is CHAOTIC! No matter how hard I try to contain the chaos that surrounds those two, I have come to terms with the fact that there are some things in life that cannot be controlled. A week ago Tuesday night,…

arts and craft, Uncategorized

Fall Makeover for a Thrift Store Purse

Most people would have probably walked past this plain jane wool purse. I almost did, but then the price tag caught my eye. THREE DOLLARS! Immediately I pictured dressing it up with a few fabric rosettes. With fall on the horizon,…

accessories, arts and craft, autumn fall decor, Crafts, Goodwill, Sweater, Tutorial, Upcycling, wreath

Make Your Own Fall Wreath from a Goodwill Sweater

Today I am going to show you how to Make Your Own Fall Wreath. If you've been following me for long, you were witness to my one wreath with many different looks for one year. Well, I'm ready for a change. So, I decided to create something…

arts and craft, Crafts, Decorating, DIY, Home Decor, lamp

Paint Chip Lamp Shade

Are you as nutso about paint chip projects as I am? I'm semi-worried that I might get arrested next time I'm pulling samples at my local paint department. Is there a law against taking too many?* Okay, so let's just say that I have collected…