When you need to decorate for the 4th of July and you wait until the last minute… ?♀️ I just finished making this quick and easy wooden American Flag sign for my front porch. But sometimes those last-minute ideas turn out to be the best! Right? And I got a chance to repurpose some of […]
Hello, my creative friends! I’ve always had a fancy for the beautiful architecture of old buildings especially those amazing vintage corbels. But how do I incorporate that look into my home decor without spending a fortune? Then I discovered a mini corbel! Hmmm… it’s small and would make a great mini corbel shelf over my […]
There’s just something about pretty decorative books. Books are trendy in home decor, so I thought it would be fun to add a little more character by painting them. Here are some fun, easy ways to put a personal spin on painting books to match your own style. * No books were damaged with this […]
Hello, my creative friends! Today I’ll show you how I took my sad terracotta pots and updated them with paint. Painting terracotta pots are so easy and I don’t know about you, but I feel the need to update things regularly at my home. But before I consider buying new, I always ask myself if […]
Hey creative friend! This week’s blog is all about turning trash to treasures with a chippy paint technique. Literally! Because we have been sheltering in place, the Dodson household has created a lot more trash than usual. I’ve heard the term “trash to treasure” in the DIY world but never really gave it much thought… […]
A REAL boxwood outdoor wreath can be fun to create and with endless growth on shrubs, you can have a fresh wreath, Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter for almost FREE. Well, that’s if you borrow from your neighbor. 🙂 I was visiting my in-laws when I noticed an overgrowth on her boxwood shrubs. Immediately my […]
It all started with an American Flag transfer… my inspiration for this project. I wasn’t so sure about putting it on furniture… not my style. But an American flag pallet sign is DO-able and I have just the spot on my front porch that needs a little patriotism. I don’t think you can ever have […]
Hello, my creative friends! I’m so excited that you’re joining me today and I think you will love this easy DIY hairpin leg desk project. I have to admit I’m pretty dang proud of how it turned out too. This is the perfect project for a DIY beginner. It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3… […]
Guilty as charged! I’ve thrown away a lot of these old mirrors and I bet I’m not the only one. Today I’m sharing how to update those old mirrors and save them from the landfills with paint. And you can add them to other pieces of furniture to create a one 0f a kind creation […]
Up-cycling cabinet doors is a thing, ya know. Well, it is for me. I like to use repurposed those old cabinet doors to practice my painting techniques before applying them to my furniture. Afterward, I have a beautiful cabinet door wall art for my home and it’s budget-friendly. DIY home decor at it’s finishest. Today […]
