Author Archives: Kristin

Growing Your Own Wheatgrass Centerpieces

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Kristin

I’ve seen lots of pictures of beautiful wheatgrass centerpieces like this: source and this: source and I had a few galvanized metal containers I picked up in the dollar section at Target so I decided to use them to try … Continue reading →

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Pallet Wood Wall Art

Posted on April 21, 2013 by Kristin

I had some leftover pieces of pallet wood from this project so I decided to make another sign with it. I stained the wood then did a little bit of sanding once it was dried. The words I chose – “Hope … Continue reading →

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Kitchen Makeover: DIY Kitchen Backsplash – Subway Tile

Posted on February 23, 2013 by Kristin

With most of the kitchen remodeling complete (painted cabinets, new countertops, new floor, etc.) one of the major remaining projects was backsplash tile installation. After looking at a ton of different options we decided to go with white subway tile. … Continue reading →

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Powder Room Remodel: Painting Vanity Cabinet

Posted on December 15, 2012 by Kristin

The oak vanity in the downstairs powder room had the same look as the old kitchen cabinets. So I gave it an update using the same process as the kitchen cabinets, but this time with a tinted primer and black paint. … Continue reading →

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Misc. Christmas Decor

Posted on December 9, 2012 by Kristin

Christmas chalkboard inspired by this free printable. Cardboard letters from Joann’s painted with some leftover satin nickel spray paint. I took an old frame and strung wire across it for hanging pictures, etc. Since it’s the Christmas season I decided … Continue reading →

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Powder Room Remodel: Beadboard Walls, New Floor

Posted on October 20, 2012 by Kristin

The downstairs powder room got updated with some new vinyl flooring (the same from the upstairs bathroom project) The white walls were warmed up with a fresh coat of Valspar’s Churchill Hotel Wheat paint and some panels of beadboard and … Continue reading →

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Powder Room Remodel: Demo

Posted on October 14, 2012 by Kristin

The house has a half bathroom downstairs that for the past 20 years has been decorated with a lovely ivy motif. Time for an update. On the demo list: 1. Remove wallpaper border. 2. Remove everything else. Update coming soon!

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Sign Made from Pallet Wood

Posted on September 16, 2012 by Kristin

My dad brought home some old pallets to cut up for fire wood… … but I took a few pieces and decided to make a sign. I followed these awesome instructions which involve printing out the lettering, scribbling on the back … Continue reading →

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My Own Upholstered Headboard

Posted on May 20, 2012 by Kristin

I decided to make my own upholstered headboard. I used some scrap plywood found in the garage (free), a queen-sized foam mattress topper ($25 at Target), quilt batting ($13 at Joann’s), and a black & white cotton tablecloth ($10 clearance … Continue reading →

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