Readers Choice Top 10 Posts of 2019

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Top 10 Post #10 How to Build a Fireplace Surround & Mantle

Every home needs a fireplace, right?! Not only does it bring architectural detail to a room, but it also makes a room feel so cozy and lived in. This had to be one of my favorite builds!

styled fireplace mantle and surround

Top 10 Post #9 How to Paint the Perfect Stripe

Absolutely, painting the perfect stripe has to be one of our favorite techniques! Because no one is happy when the paint bleeds through the tape. Not only is this great for stripes on a textured surface, but also when painting a wall for a crisp line at the ceiling.

Kelly green stripes painted on the ceiling of this boy industial bedroom, navy blue drapery on a pipe rod, industrial shelves with desk, blue and white striped bedding and a letter trunk at the foof of the bed.

Top 10 Post #8 Industrial Teen Bedroom Tour

Not only is this a readers favorite, but we love it too! Who wouldn’t love this colorful, fun and functional bedroom. 

Navy blue drapery panels in teen bedroom before using Rit Dye in washing mashine. Blue and white striped bedding, and industrial wall decor.

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Top 10 Post #7 Dated Bathroom to Black and White Beauty

Okay, okay this is my favorite too! (Ok, I have a lot of favorites! 😉) I can’t get enough of the black and white color scheme. The next photo below shows what this bathroom used to look like. It’s quite a transformation!

Finished bathroom remodel with finished subway tile and floral shower curtain

Top 10 Post #6 The Easy Way to Hang a Gallery Wall

The tips we shared in this post will make sure you don’t put unneeded holes in the wall when hanging a gallery wall.

DIY Gallery Wall in living room

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Let us introduce ourselves, we’re Michelle and Steph, a mom and daughter team who love to DIY and decorate our homes.

Not only are we passionate about making our homes warm, comfortable and unique, but it’s our mission to help you create that same feeling in your own home.

You’ll find ideas for repurposing, creating, decorating and making your home truly yours, while always mindful of a tight budget.

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Top 10 Post #5 DIY Acorns for Fall in 3 Styles

We had so much fun creating acorns this past fall. It’s fun to just rummage through our stash of supplies and create. 😀 We made 3 different styles, Chic, Boho and Farmhouse.

DIY acorns three unique styles

Top 10 Post #4 The Most Clever DIY Hidden TV Cabinet

We are so proud of this little project. Not only it is beautiful in the room, but it is so functional!

DIY tv cabinet open to watch tv
DIY tv cabinet closed to hide the tv

Top 10 Post #3 How to Get a Restoration Hardware Style Finish

Refinishing furniture is one of our favorite DIY projects. We experimented with a vinegar stain and white wax and love the results!

How to weather wood with vinegar and steel wool, footboard showing the details of the finished with rustic nail head accents.

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Top 10 Post #2 How to Build Mudroom Built ins

Every home needs a space like this! It helps create the order and tidiness we all want. There are spots for hanging jackets, coats and hats, as well as bins for shoe storage. There is also bonus storage above, for seasonal items as well as seasonal decor.

Finished mudroom organization shelves


Top 10 Post #1 Drum roll please . . . DIY Car Display Shelves

Can you tell we love order and organization?! These handy car display shelves make cleaning up fun! These narrow shelves are so functional! As a result, you will want to stay tuned to see what else we have up our sleeves for these practical little shelves.

Finished DIY Car Display Shelves

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