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If you’ve got old furniture that is looking worn, dull and dated, then give it new life with these simple steps for how to restore wood furniture. You’ll just need a couple of things that I bet you already have on hand – no chemical stripper or sanding required!
Bring the WOW factor to your painted furniture pieces without spending hours and hours in the garage! These furniture painting techniques are simple, but still result in a gorgeous “after.”
Ready to add some serious wow factor to your mudroom cabinets? This cabinet makeover will leave their jaws hanging!
Never be without a good book in hand when you add these books to read in 2020 to your reading list!
If you want to make a statement with your next accent wall, then look no further than this DIY indoor lattice wall. Your friends may think you’re crazy at first, but in the end their jaws are gonna drop.
A bright and colorful DIY mudroom makeover that brings the outside in! Featuring gorgeous lattice walls, bird wallpaper, pink and green hues and more!
If you came here today expecting the big reveal of the mudroom makeover, I’m sorry to disappoint you. Originally, today was supposed to be reveal day. But most of us gals had delays in receiving products for our spaces, so we’ve pushed the reveal back to next Tuesday. I’m still waiting on two things to…
If you’re looking for a durable, but beautiful floor that’s also an easy DIY install, this Select Surfaces Flooring might be your answer! This waterproof, vinyl plank flooring is not only easy to install, but can also go over most existing floors! We’re doing things a little backwards here. Normally, I would like flooring to…
While my 2020 vision board was completed this past week (see it here!), the realization of my vision for the mudroom is slow going. Womp womp womp. I spent much of last week finalizing the plans for it including hardware finishes, light fixtures and more. There are always those little details that end up taking…
Looking for mudroom design ideas rooted in classic design, but still functional? And maybe there’s a pop of color here and there? You’re in the right place!
Hi there! Welcome to the It’s a Colorful Life Christmas Home Tours! Did you just jump over from Heather at Southern State of Mind? I just loved all her nutcracker themed touches! If you haven’t toured her holiday home yet, be sure to after mine and also catch the rest of the tours as well…
Five simple holiday decorating looks focused around working your everyday decor into your holiday decor – each takes five minutes or less to complete!
Hi there! If you’re new here, hopping over from Laura at The Turquoise Home, welcome! I’m thrilled you’re here! Wasn’t Laura’s house a treat? She has a beautiful home, but she’s also such a sweet soul. I hope you enjoy my holiday tour today as well! Simplicity. Such an elusive word sometimes, right? When my…
Happy Cyber Monday, friend! I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving and if you aren’t already done with your holiday shopping, I hope you’re nearly there! I’ve been taking advantage of all the Black Friday Sales and today’s Cyber Monday Sales to knock out most all of my gift list! There are a lot of…
Have a few gals on your gift list? This list of gifts for women has something for every kind of woman on your list from the on-the-go gal to the more refined ladies. Oh, and lots of these gift ideas for her are under $25, $50 or $100 – so something here for every budget!
We all have at least one on our list – that guy who seems to have everything. Don’t fear though – I’ve went straight to the source (men) and compiled a list of gifts for the impossible man. That’s right – here are over 25 gifts for hard to buy for men.
Whether you need Christmas gag gift ideas for a white elephant gift exchange or just funny gift ideas for your friends or a family member, look no further! This list is sure to have something even those folks with no sense of humor will be rolling over!