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Truth. I don’t have much more to say than that. I have the full tutorial on how to make this sign, and the graphic to make your own.

Sharing all the details on how I transformed this vintage rocking chair for my daughter’s nursery. The before version of this chair would have camouflaged right into that chalkboard wall. But with some help from @minwaxusa stain and new fabric from @minted, it definitely doesn’t blend in anymore!

I always decorate on a budget, but I’m a little surprised by all I was able to accomplish in this room as part of the #100roomchallenge. Somehow I managed to bring in a “new” dining set with my $100 budget. Plus, there’s a lot more to see just to the left! You can see the whole room by clicking the link in my profile.

I’m so excited to give this room a makeover with only $100 as part of the #100roomchallenge! I know, this room looks pretty much finished, but swipe over to see what’s lurking just to the left. I have big plans, including a “new” dining table!! #linkinprofile #ontheblog .

This sofa table used to be that orange-y pine color, but now it’s anything but orange, nor is it a sofa table anymore for that matter! I consider my new salad bar to be a true #trashure now!
I tagged a few more upcycling friends – do you have a piece of #trashure to share?
I’ll be sharing the full transformation on the blog tomorrow!

Green is my all-time favorite color, and although I wasn’t doing it intentionally, I realized I have it in every room in my house (even though all of my rooms look totally different because I can’t figure out what I like). I guess green is the only common thread! I just had to share my current favorite green in our home for #howyouhome this week because I love it so much! .

It’s amazing what a coat of paint can do! I updated our boring nursery dresser with @generalfinishes in Driftwood. It only took me five years to finally get around to painting it! Do you have a piece in your home that you have big plans for, but just can’t get around to actually working on it? This let me check off one project from the list of 1000! #linkinprofile #ontheblog

We’re up at the lake this weekend, and after some beach time and s’more making yesterday, we ended the day right here watching our new favorite movie – Moana! Would you believe there’s an ugly 1970s couch hiding under that drop cloth slipcover? Just search “drop cloth” for all the details if you have your own ugly couch that needs hiding too.

We had this horribly awkward area in the corner behind two doors, so I finally figured out a way to use the space productively. These book ledges were so easy AND cheap to make – just the way I like projects to be! All the details are on the blog. #linkinprofile #buildlikeagirl#whydidntithinkofthissooner (Side note – has anyone ever read My World and find it to be a strange little book?)

Switching to this vintage rocking chair was the best decision ever! It takes up way less room, is just as comfy, and looks 100 times prettier than my old nursing chair. Branch Toss fabric from @minted helped to bring it back to life!#oneroomchallenge @housebeautiful@callingithome
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It’s done! My third baby girl has something new to call her own thanks to the #oneroomchallenge. I hope she ends up loving the space as much as her momma does! Come take a look at her “vintage schoolroom” nursery by clicking the link in my profile. @callingithome @housebeautiful

This little piece of #trashure started off as a wooden crate wrapped in a Christmas ribbon. I added some farmhouse love with a whitewash treatment and wire mesh and now it has a new lease on life. Swipe the photo to see its transformation. Thanks @prodigalpieces for tagging me to play along with your fun hashtag!

We’re up in Wisconsin for spring break, and although the weather isn’t like your typical spring break destination, we still love it here. There will be no jumping in the lake on this trip, though! Click on the link in my profile for all the details on this vintage fabric pillow from last year. #iloveoldstuff #vintagelove

This should really say, “hello snow”, but I’m looking ahead to warmer days and the coming of spring! I teamed up with some other optimists and we all decked out our mantels for the upcoming season. Follow the link in my profile to see all the springtime inspiration! (Tagging half the hosts in this photo and half in the next!) #decorateyourmantel #springiscoming #thinkspring

It’s been awhile since I painted this one, but it’s still one of my favorites! I used Coastal Blue Milk Paint by @generalfinishes and milk glass knobs from @dlawlesshardware to give this beauty a second life!

I hope to plant all my seeds this week, but this year, when they get to this stage, I’m not going to forget to bring them inside at night and have the frost kill. them. all. ???? #forgetful #outdoors #seedlings #gardening #diyblogger #spring

Every day I second-guess my decision to order the “coastal white” cabinets instead of the pure white ones when we renovated our kitchen three years ago. The only plus is that they hide all the dirty fingerprint and food smudges from the kids much better than white. I guess it was a life over design decision, but I still don’t know if it was the right one!
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