This is part of the Grow Your Blog Series. Read more posts from the series here. If you want your blog to grow, you need your readers to come back for new posts on a frequent basis. There are some things you can do to help ensure they do come back. Some of these are…
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Master Bedroom Makeover (Neutral, Yet Beautiful)
This was the room that got put off for a very long time. When we purchased the foreclosure, the last thing on our minds was the bedroom. I am thrilled to announce that our Master Bedroom Makeover is finally complete. This post contains affiliate links for your shopping convenience. Click here to read my full disclosure policy….
How to Make Money Blogging (10 Ways to get you started)
Let’s admit it. If you blog, you want to learn how to make money blogging. Yes, I very much enjoy sharing my projects, and reading about all the amazing things you guys do! And I LOVE all the awesome blogging friends I have met through my blog. But, a little money wouldn’t hurt. I do have…
Rub ‘n Buff Hardware Makeover
This was my first adventure with Rub ‘n Buff. A Rub ‘n Buff hardware makeover. This post contains affiliate links for your shopping convenience. Click here to read my full disclosure policy. It won’t be my last! If you haven’t heard of Rub ‘N Buff, it is this little tube of amazingness that is like a paint…
How to Grow Your Blog with Giveaways
Chelsea, from Married Filing Jointly has joined me today to give you guys the lowdown on using giveaways to grow your blog! Thanks so much, Chelsea! Be sure to check out her blog after you read this awesome post. If you want to ensure that you get a bunch of page views, and are looking…
How to Grow Your Blog with Pinterest
Pinterest is big. Wait, let me rephrase. Pinterest is ginormous. Really guys, its huge. A LARGE portion of my blog traffic is due to Pinterest. That’s why I told you to pin your own photos in the 12 Tips to Grow Your Blog post! Because Pinterest is so big, its a great source for growing…
12 Tips for Growing your Blog
Since December I have been trying really hard to build and grow my blog into something great. I started this blog back in August 2011. I was going full speed ahead (although my photos from those posts are definitely lacking), and then I got pregnant. I felt miserable and blogging was the last thing on…
Canvas Glitter Bunny
Y’all, this might be the cutest dang thang I’ve ever made…. I know, right. I told ya. Cute. I was first inspired by this bunny craft here and this one here. Easter is one holiday that I was lacking decorations in. Not anymore. After this quick project, and a trip to the Goodwill (a “finds”…
Tutorial: Frugal DIY Wall Art
After posting my DIY wall art for my master bedroom makeover, there were a few people who asked for a tutorial of how to make them. So here ya go, y’all. This post contains affiliate links for your shopping convenience. Click here to read my full disclosure policy. I did this all in Picmonkey. Supplies: –Graphics /…
DIY Decorative Horse Accessories
Have you guys noticed all these decorative animal home accessories that are out lately? Like this… Or this one from Target that I have been eyeing for the past month….. Well, I couldn’t spend $30+ on one of these when I knew I would probably get tired of it soon. So, I decided to make…
Song Lyrics as Wall Art
I love music. In fact, I don’t just love music, I live music. If you have ever read my About Me page, you know that my musical tastes are incredibly varied. I’m talking Patsy Cline one minute and KISS the next. Yep, I’m that girl. I even made my daughter a playlist before she was…
Gray and White French Country Chest
Remember the small gray table in my master bedroom reading nook?This french country chest below was also part of that Craigslist haul where Grunt Labor was counting the farm animals. It has turned out to be one of my absolute favorite pieces I’ve ever done. This post contains affiliate links for your shopping convenience. Click here to…
DIY Corbel Shelving
I love corbels. I love old corbels, new corbels, white corbels, red corbels, big corbels, small corbels. Get the point? I really love old corbels with some history, but they have been super expensive when I have found them anywhere. So, alas, I must settle for Home Depot corbels. For our master bedroom makeover, I…
DIY Metal Basket Shelving
With the new year upon us, it seems that everyone is into organization and storage, myself included. You guys should see the crap I’ve cleaned out of my closets! Since my Coke Crate Tie Organizer was such a big hit, I thought I would update an older post, DIY Metal Basket Shelving. I just mounted (super…
Coke Crate Tie Holder
I wanted to share with you guys how we store my husband’s ties. It’s very simple, decorative, and creative! A Coke crate tie holder! I must admit, this was not our idea. A friend of ours uses this method and showed us. That Ponder is a genius. But, don’t tell him I said that! As…
DIY Metal Basket Shelving (With Old Locker Baskets)
As most of you know, I have an un-ending love for galvanized metal. This is particularly true of galvanized metal baskets. I especially love those old gym locker baskets. By love, I mean, if I see one for sale, my soul cries out, “You can’t leave it behind. (As long as its a reasonable price.)” I…
DIY Bathroom Shelves: Built In Bathroom Shelves for $25
Everyone can always use a little more storage space, right? These DIY bathroom shelves are a great storage solution for your bathroom! Take advantage of that empty wall behind your toilet and build these bathroom shelves over the toilet for only $25.
DIY Tissue Paper Pom Poms (Easy and Fun)
Aren’t these tissue paper pom poms so fun? Instead of a mobile in the vintage style nursery, I thought these would be much more pretty and stylish! And, we all know, my kid has gotta have style! I used this simple tutorial from Martha Stewart, that you can find here. All you need is tissue…