10 Surprisingly Easy Home Projects to DIY for Beginners

The best way to become a skilled DIY-er is to start with some easy projects and gradually work your way up to the more challenging ones. So, if you're just starting out, here are 10 easy projects that will get you comfortable with the basics of DIYing. From simple furniture projects to creating an accent wall, there's something for everyone in this post. You'll find these easy DIY's perfect for beginners! So roll up your sleeves and get ready to take on some new challenges and you'll be a pro in no time! And if you're looking for more ideas to…

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How to Make a Simple Neutral Valentine Garland

While Valentine's Day is quickly approaching, we thought it would be fun to share a simple Valentine garland that can be made in a matter of minutes. Yes, you read right! It can be made in less than 30 minutes! Clearly, it's neutral color scheme will look great in any home with a chic and elegant look. This simple idea can also be used for any season or holiday. And you'll love how quickly this goes together! Neutral Valentine Garland I don't know about you, but I love classic black and white decor. It just speaks to me. But when I…

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Read more about the article How to Make a Simple Sunflower Arrangement
Vintage cosmetic case used as the container for this simple fall sunflower arrangement.

How to Make a Simple Sunflower Arrangement

A few weeks ago we shared how to make a Flower Arrangement with flowers from your garden.Certainly, I was surprised at how popular it was.Creating a flower arrangement is easy if you follow a few simple guidelines.While decorating Steph's home for fall we found this vintage train case she had purchased a while back.And we thought it would make a fun container for a Simple Sunflower Arrangement.Not only is this a quick DIY project, but it's easy on the budget too.The only thing Steph purchased for this sunflower arrangement was the sunflowers.So, for only $10 she created this beautiful fall sunflower…

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Inexpensive Board and Batten Accent Wall with Easy Installation

Are you looking for ideas to add architectural interest in your home? Undoubtedly I've been wanting to add an accent wall in my master bedroom for a long time. Not only is this board and batten accent wall easy to install, but it's also easy on the budget.Today I'm excited to share tips on how to install a board and batten accent wall that costs less than $50! It's easy enough that my hubby and I had this beauty installed in just one day!And for a more traditional look check out our cozy home office library with picture frame moulding.In addition…

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Read more about the article Easy DIY Project for Your Home That’s Cheap
The quick and easy way to add character and update bookshelves or any cabinet.

Easy DIY Project for Your Home That’s Cheap

Does your home need a little update? This quick and easy DIY project for your home can be completed in 1 hour for less than $10!Yes, it’s true! Try this project this weekend and update built ins, bookshelves or even a china hutch with this quick and clever decor idea.Not only does it add character to a piece of furniture, but it’s also easy on the budget.Can you guess what I used? It's not wallpaper! Bookshelves Before DIY Project for My Home Lets take a look at my DIY built in bookshelves before my little update. They were fine, but I'd…

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Read more about the article Cover for Throw Pillow | Quick and Easy DIY Tutorial
One of the best ways to put the finishing touches on bedroom decor is to decorate the bed with different pillows.

Cover for Throw Pillow | Quick and Easy DIY Tutorial

Cover for Throw PillowAs we put the finishing touches on Ellie's bedroom makeover, adding beautiful throw pillows is the icing on the cake! And would you believe that all but one of these pillows were made from leftover fabric?!Not only did we have extra fabric from the Roman Shade, but also that fun faux fur from the French Country Boho Chair makeover.Today we will share the easiest way to make a cover for a throw pillow using that fun faux fur.If you’re new to sewing, making a cover for a throw pillow is the perfect beginning project. In most cases, this…

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20 Home Projects You Can Complete in a Weekend

Are you a weekend warrior? Are you looking for home projects you can complete in just 1 weekend?With 20 ideas in this gallery, there's a home project for every skill level. There's no need to be a master craftsman here, from ideas on how to give a room a refresh, creating DIY light fixtures, how to refinish and reupholster furniture, easy and some free home decor ideas to organization ideas, you'll be busy for weeks (or weekends) to come!And for more ideas to add value to your home, take a look at 10 Sensational Home Improvement Ideas on a Budget.https://youtu.be/H7gjVI0300I Home…

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Bolster Pillow | Step by Step Tutorial with Video

One of the final decor elements in Ellie's Bedroom Makeover was to add decorative pillows. We thought that Bolster pillows would add a perfect touch to her French country daybed. While we both have done quite a bit of sewing through the years we had never made a bolster pillow, but we discovered it's easier than it looks. Just follow along with our step by step tutorial with video and see how easy it is to get professional results.This easy DIY project shows you how to measure and make your own custom bolster pillow, as well as install a zipper for…

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How to Make a Built In Desk | Upcycling At Its Best

This project has been a long time coming. We’ve been working on this built in desk with shelves for Ellie’s bedroom for the past 3 weeks. Sometimes we set unrealistic expectations of how much we can get done in a week. 🤪In a perfect world, with everything going smoothly we hoped to get this built in desk done in a week. Ambitious I know, but that’s what I am, ambitious! But the reality of it is, that it’s summer, there are swimming lessons, play dates and sleepovers with cousins and the list goes on.Ellie is our budding artist! She is constantly…

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Easy Coffee Filter Flowers with Bling

Have you seen the gorgeous coffee filter flowers all over Pinterest? They are amazing and so realistic looking. After trying this craft ourselves we knew we wanted to share our version of an Easy coffee filter flower with a little bling.This DIY tutorial is so simple and fun to do. Not only will we share how to make the flower, but also how to watercolor the coffee filters to get amazing variations in color.We promise you will be oohing & awing, and looking for places to display them around your home. Whether it’s on a wreath for your front door, centerpiece…

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