Did you start singing Todd Rundgren’s Hello It’s Me when you read that post title? I hope you did. Isn’t it such a great song? Big thanks to the Sex and the City Reboot, And Just Like That for reminding me of how much I loved that song. Have you watched it yet? If not,…
The Circus’ Bed Refresh
The kid has good taste. Last year, when I gave our master bedroom a refresh, the Circus fell in love with our new bedding. She absolutely loved how soft and cozy it was. Anytime she could, she curled up in our bed to watch T.V. Needless to say, when we started chatting about her room…
DIY Colorful Confetti Wall
You could go with the wallpaper version….or you could go full-on DIY and save yourself some money AND time! I may be full of quick and easy projects, but Lord help me, I’m having a hard time getting them posted in a timely manner! The Air BnB project (The Loft at Local Depot) has been…
Simple Light Fixture Update for Less than $15
Trim + Peel N’ Stick Fabric Tape = A light fixture full of pizzaz all in 15 minutes or less.
8 Unique & Cheap Wall Decor Ideas
Want to break away from the usual wall decor and stay on budget? These wall decor ideas are super affordable – you’ve probably already got a few laying around your house! Monday was a sad day in our house. Well, a sad day for Mama but a happy one for the Circus. We said goodbye…
Coming in 2021…The Loft at Local Depot
Look at me with another new post this week! I’m trying hard to get on a regular schedule. Crazy enough, I think the kid being all virtual right now with school is actually helping me get some posts written. While she’s doing her zooms, I’m working on my computer in the other room. Now, getting…
DIY Cruella Deville Costume
It’s always fun to be a villain on Halloween, right? This DIY Cruella Deville costume was made from a few thrift store finds, some simple makeup and a few perfect (but budget friendly!) accessories. It’s one of my favorite times of the year, folks – Halloween! Y’all know, the Circus and I start planning out…
How to Decoupage a Table with Wallpaper
Here’s a great idea for your next furniture makeover – layer on some wallpaper! This tutorial shows you how to decoupage a table with wallpaper – use this method on any piece of furniture to add unexpected interest and pattern!
Taking it Home: Local Depot
Hey y’all! How are you? Whew. Despite being in a pandemic, it’s been quite the busy last month for me. You know, just the usual stuff. Parenting, gardening, working, bought a hundred year old building, launching a new business. WHAT?! Have I lost my mind? It was already gone, folks. This is just an extension…
Plant these flowers to get bountiful bouquets from your cutting garden this summer.
There’s just something about fresh cut flowers, isn’t there? I love having my own cut flower garden to pull flowers from during the summer. Below, you’ll find my list of the best cut flowers to grow in your own cutting garden. You’ll be overflowing with gorgeous bouquets all summer!
Ten Colorful • Eclectic • Glam Bloggers to Meet
Last Thursday my computer screen kicked the bucket. It decided to taste the rainbow and become a series of colored stripes going all down my screen. For someone who works from home, this was of course, a bad thing. For someone who works from home with already high anxiety issues, now has her husband working…
TV Shows to Start Watching
Finding yourself in need of a new TV show or two to watch? I’d say there’s a big part of the human population that’s in that same boat right now.
My Best Bright & Cheery Spaces | It’s a Colorful Life Spring Home Tour
How about a little bright and cheery amid all this madness, huh? I’m usually not much of a Facebook scroller, but over this past week or so, I found myself on there a whole lot more. And let me tell ya, it just wasn’t healthy. Upon coming to that realization, I got off Facebook and…
27 Projects You Can Do When You’re Stuck at Home
Banish boredem and unproductive days with these 27 projects you can do while you’re stuck at home! Use that downtime and create something amazing!
National Sleep Day Bedroom Refresh Blog Hop
Did you know today is National Sleep Day? I didn’t know there was such a thing until my friend Camila said, “Hey, wanna do a sleep day blog hop?” Yes, girl! And so here we are. Fourteen of us are sharing our bedrooms all refreshed for spring and ready for national sleep day – in hopes we’ll actually get some extra sleep today.
Five Minute DIY Stuffed Animal Storage
Does your kid have their very own, very complete stuffed animal zoo? Same here! They were taking over our lives until we got creative with our own DIY stuffed animal storage. Take advantage of your vertical space and learn how to store stuffed animals better below!
18 Cheap Runner Rugs for Your Home That Don’t Cut Corners on Style
You won’t have to compromise on style to stay on budget with these runners. Here are 18 (gorgeous!) cheap runner rugs to choose from that are all less than $30!
Restore Wood Furniture with Just Two Things from Your Kitchen
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!
Easy Furniture Painting Techniques That Still Bring the WOW Factor
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.”
Mudroom Cabinets Makeover: From Yuck to Showstoppers
Ready to add some serious wow factor to your mudroom cabinets? This cabinet makeover will leave their jaws hanging!
Put These Books On Your 2020 Reading List
Never be without a good book in hand when you add these books to read in 2020 to your reading list!
DIY Indoor Lattice Wall Tutorial
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.
Bright and Colorful Mudroom Reveal
A bright and colorful DIY mudroom makeover that brings the outside in! Featuring gorgeous lattice walls, bird wallpaper, pink and green hues and more!
Mudroom Progress: The Home Stretch
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…