Recent DIY makeovers and projects
August 02, 2013
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First up last month I shared how I tackled my first true floating shelves:
These are great storage for some of the Bub’s Lego sets – I love having them on display but these also get them out of the way.
Next I shared the details on the powder room redo:
I covered the sources and details for everything in the room, so if you had questions on anything it should be answered there!
I did a little organizing (and prettifying) in the dining room – those skinny little cabinets hold a TON of stuff:
I’m so glad I decided to incorporate that closed storage in the built ins!
I shared more about our latest RV trip and the little cabin in the woods that we stayed in:
Many of you asked the name of the cabins/RV park and it’s called Neshonoc Lakeside in LaCrosse Wisconsin. :)
Next up I showed you a FUN new DIY product – painters tape that comes in shapes!:
This is the first chevron in our house and it may be the last. We’ll see – I’m still not hooked. I do like this little touch of it though. It’s staying for awhile at least!
Next up I hope to use the wave version of the shape tape. ;)
I shared my plan for our mud room redo in this post, including some lovely inspiration pics:
Drool.
I was busy working on our master bedroom in July and I shared more about our new bed here and the how-to on the tufted headboard here:
I’ve made a few more changes in there since and I’m SO pleased with how the room is coming together! Our bed is still my favorite part. ;)
Last week I shared the ways I deal when cash is low. I’ve learned over the years it’s a horrible feeling and I’ve always had a few tried and true methods to keep my spirits up:
This week I shared how I’m not killing my hydrangeas anymore:
I’ve made a concentrated effort to learn more about them and it’s paid off!
So I’m excited about August! This month I’ve decided to do another “no spend” month. I first did this a couple summers ago and actually quite enjoyed it! I have so many projects that need to be finished up, so many spots that need decluttering, and I just enjoy trying to work with what we already have.
So this month I won’t spend any cash on DIY or decorating projects. I have one that we’ve scheduled that will probably happen, more on that later. But otherwise I hope to stick to only what we’ve got! I hope you’ll be inspired!
What a great idea to have a no-spend month! I think I'm going to do this, too! I think it would be fun to not spend anything on DIY/Craft projects and finish up some things around the house. Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteLove those built-ins! :)
ReplyDeleteI love when I have no spend months. It really is amazing what you can do with what you already have. Enjoy Haven and NKOTB. I saw NKOTB in DC in June and it was a lot of fun. Watch out for Donnie making out with random audience members...lol
ReplyDeleteYou have accomplished quite a lot already this summer. Love the idea of a no-spend month! Hope you are having a grand time at Haven!
ReplyDeleteWe just decided to do a "no spend" August too. Small world! Hope you have as much fun at this concert as the last one. :)
ReplyDeleteI loved your no spend month posts last time! Thank you for bringing it back! It inspires me. :-)
ReplyDeleteGoing to check out that no-spend month to see what you've done! And looking forward to this month, sounds like fun.
ReplyDeleteI actually love the chevron wastebasket! It's a really bold pattern, so I like how you toned the paint down by making it appear worn... not too much but just enough.
ReplyDeleteI know you are having so much fun!! These are all great July posts. I had fun catching up. I can't figure out what color that is you finally settled on in your totally gorgeous powder room? Analytical Grey? Agreeable gray? it looks more tan on my screen. Just wondering - I mean rhetorical question: Can you even think about ever moving to a new house and leaving all this amazing work you have done??
ReplyDelete"Step by step... oooh babyy..." - You are going to have a blast! And right after Haven? I'm jealous.
ReplyDeleteI think that a no-spend month sounds fantastic! I can't wait to see how you do it!
Also, love your floating shelves. I want them! :)
Such treasures are collected during our travel.
ReplyDeleteMDF
You really accomplised so much in July. I wish I was that productive last month
ReplyDeleteI really appreciated the wastebasket too. I think I am going to try something with the Chevron pattern just as a nod to what's trending. Anyway, I'm enjoying your blog. Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI love your future mud room.
ReplyDeleteWhere did you get the bedding? I love it!
ReplyDeleteOhhhh yeah. I just read this post and hey! I'm doing a spend-no-more-than-$5 August and getting around to a bunch of things I already had on hand, or getting creative with new projects with stuff from my stash. It really is a good idea.
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