DIY Colorblock Clipboards are easy to make and create wall art that's functional! Being organized never looked so pretty! Lowe's asked me a bit ago if I had any ideas for a colorblock project as one of the bloggers for the Lowe's Creative Ideas. and it just so happened that I did! I've been ...
DIY Large Memo Board
I've been slowly chipping away at my office makeover. I knew I wanted and needed a LARGE Memo Board, and figured it would have to be a DIY Large Memo Board because.....dang.....they are expensive and I'm too cheap to buy one full price. I needed one larger than this Stenciled Cork Board. I didn't ...
Easy Gift Ideas with Paperwhites
Decorators and gardeners will love this handmade gift. Easy Gift Ideas with Paperwhites are easy to make by planting a paperwhite bulb in a variety of containers for fast growth. I like planting mine mid-November so they are in full bloom for the holidays. Easy Gift Ideas with ...
Painted Drop Cloths Recovering Dining Chairs
Add Farmhouse style with Painted Drop Cloths Recovering Dining Chairs. I have a really really old dining room table and chairs. I was told when I bought it, that it was once owned by Katherine Hepburn and came from her home in the Pocono's (that's my story and I'm stickin to it). Matthew Mead ...
DIY Patriotic Door Decorations
Using DIY patriotic door decorations can be a great way to show your patriotism, express your creativity, and add a personal touch to your front porch. I'm going to show you how to create DIY patriotic decor for your home by using a free printable you can grab from the Printable Vault, and how to ...
Decorating Your Door for Spring
Being a part of the Lowe's Blogging Network offers me a kick in the behind to get a few projects done around here. Each month they give us a handful of challenges to choose from. Decorating Your Door for Spring This month our topic choices are: Pop of Color, Curb Appeal, Landscaping and ...
Color of the Year – Pantone Radiant Orchid
I was really stumped for this months challenge! I'm part of a team of bloggers for Lowes Creative Ideas Creators & Influencers. This month, Lowe's challenged us to use the Pantone Color of the year, which is Radiant Orchid. If you've ever been to my home, there is nothing radiant orchid ...
Heart Stenciled Doormat
As a Creative Team Member for Lowes, we are giving a challenge each month. This month I chose Valentine Decor out of our options and made a Heart Stenciled Doormat. Some months are better than others when it comes to my project and how I think it's going to turn out and how it actually ...
Decorating your Fall Mantel
Being one of the Creative Ideas Team Members for Lowe's, really helps you get a few things done around here! Each month, Lowe's gives us a challenge. Many times there are a few to choose from. This month I chose Mantel Makeover. My ideas for decorating your fall mantel are ...
Window Treatments – Say NO to Vertical Blinds
As one of the members of the Lowe's Creative Ideas, we are given a gift card and a challenge each month. We usually have a few topics to choose from. I chose Window Treatments for my September challenge. When we bought our home, it came with those hideous vertical blinds. Vertical blinds ...
DIY Faux Patina Tutorial
Make any metal bucket look distressed and aged with a DIY Faux Patina with paint. Using simple craft paints, and spray paint, you can create an aged copper and patina look following this tutorial. As part of the Lowe's Creative Ideas Team, we are given a monthly challenge along with a ...
Planting Area – Potting Bench
Create your own Potting and Planting Area with these simple ideas. Planting spring flower pots is much easier when all your supplies are handy. As one of the creators and influencers for Lowe's Creative Ideas, Lowe's supplies me with a gift card to complete my project. April brought several ...
Cleaning Your Garage- Time to Spring!
Here are several helpful storage solutions for Organizing and Cleaning your Garage. With Spring here, it's time for some spring cleaning! I've been itching to get my garage organized for over a year! Cleaning your garage may not seem like something you're looking forward too, but like any ...
Decorating for Valentines Day
I like subtle decor when it comes to decorating for Valentines Day. Nothing too loud or gaudy, just simple. I also like holiday decor to transition to reduce waste.....well actually to reduce the amount of work for me. Decorating for Valentines day doesn't have always include pink and red. ...
Holiday Porch- Simple Decorations for Christmas
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas. At least on my porch. Still lots to do, but it's coming along. This year I decided to let Lowe's help me. I needed simple decorations for Christmas that look amazing, but are fuss free. I love my new wreath (it lights up) with the red accents to ...
DIY Black Chalkboard
Black Chalkboards are all the rage right now. They can serve as the perfect wall art in almost any room. You can paint a full wall, or just a board. It's up to you and what king of space you're working with. I originally wanted to paint this particular wall with chalkboard paint, but I knew it ...
Fresh Kitchen – New Sink
As one of the Lowe's Creative Ideas team members, we are given a new challenge every month. This month, my challenge was to freshen up my kitchen. Since my kitchen isn't that old and I had already replaced my cabinet hardware......and I knew I wouldn't have time to paint......I decided it was time ...
DIY Fountain Water Feature Tutorial
Make this small DIY Fountain for your patio and garden in just 30 minutes. Perfect for your patio or garden for the soft sound of trickling water. This Do It Yourself Fountain was one of the easiest DIY outdoor projects I've done. Here in the PNW, we only have about 4 months if we're lucky to ...
DIY- Hide Your TV
Here's a DIY TV idea for hiding your television. Sliding Shutter Doors! Some of you might not know my aversion (neurosis) to seeing electronics, like TV's in my living space. Don't get me wrong, I love TV, I love watching TV, but I don't want to see my TV if I'm not watching it. This whole TV over ...
