Do you have a home project you’ve been looking to tackle but aren’t quite sure where to start? Or maybe you wish you had the chance to learn from a professional and improve your skills to complete a project you previously tried to take on? Well Buffalo, do I ever have the opportunity for you.…
Read MoreJoin haus2home at the Buffalo Home Show this March!
The 2018 Buffalo Home Show is upon us! The weekends of March 9-11 and 16-18, the Home Show will take over the Buffalo Convention Center helping attendees brush up on all the latest home trends and brands, get some inspiration for home projects, and even win some awesome giveaways! Quite possibly the best news? For the second year,…
Read MoreNature Neutral Nursery Inspiration
I must admit, I’m a wee bit excited about designing a nursery! Okay, lie. I’m REALLY excited about it. Also, aside from our bathroom renovation we haven’t completely overhauled a room since we moved in, so I’m really jazzed to tackle this nursery project for our little bundle of joy! The room we’re using was…
Read MoreDIY Wedding: How to Have a Pinterest Picture Perfect Day
Today is our wedding anniversary and each year I take a look back at the photos and videos to reminisce and am quickly reminded how it was absolutely the most amazing day ever. Having all the people we love in one place filled our hearts with so much love and joy and made the day…
Read MoreBurning Wood as a Finishing Technique
THANK YOU TO WAGNER TOOLS FOR SPONSORING THIS BLOG POST! THE OPINIONS I SHARED AND MATERIALS I USED ARE MY OWN. Working with pallet wood is one of my favorite things to do! For this project, I decided to make a smaller version of the rustic family photo frame. Thanks to Buffalo Restore I had…
Read MoreFurniture Painting Tips You Never Knew You Needed
THANK YOU TO LIFE STORAGE FOR SPONSORING THIS BLOG POST! THE OPINIONS I SHARED AND MATERIALS I USED ARE MY OWN. We all have that piece of furniture, collecting dust, just BEGGING to receive a makeover. The thought of taking on a furniture painting project might make you overwhelmed, leaving you to push it to…
Read MoreCricut Made Birthday Card
My friend’s son turned one this week and this weekend was his first birthday party! It was so adorable and he totally loved smashing his birthday cake. Happy first birthday, Finley! I didn’t have a birthday card on hand, but I DID have a bunch of fun card stock that I recently bought from JoAnn…
Read MoreGiveaway: Cricut Made Coffee Mug and $25 Starbucks Gift Card!
I have recently discovered the world of using a Cricut Air machine and all I can say is its pretty much the best thing ever for a DIYer! I’ll save my full review for another post because today I’m announcing a haus2home GIVEAWAY! Yes, that’s right. It’s the very first haus2home giveaway this year! The…
Read MoreHow to Make a Decorative Basket Out of Newspaper
Looking for a fun and easy DIY project for the whole family to get your mind of the chilly winter weather? Chances are you have all the supplies available to you already; newspaper, cardboard, and a few other craft supplies! Learn how to make a basket out of newspaper on the LifeStorage blog! Check out our video below for a sneak look at the process!
Read MoreSustainable Sunday
The idea behind starting Sustainable Sunday came from the wish to share sustainable items I use, DIY projects I make, and other tips that help achieve the goal of living a sustainable, ecofrindly lifestyle. I hope it will inspire and motivates others to do the same, as well as encourage conversation around the topic! So…
Read MoreMake Your Own 8×10 Rustic Wood Frame
THANK YOU TO LIFE STORAGE FOR SPONSORING THIS BLOG POST! THE OPINIONS I SHARED AND MATERIALS I USED ARE MY OWN. Do you have the perfect family photo you’re looking to display in a special way? Search for the perfect frame no further! Over on the LifeStorage blog I’m going to help you make your…
Read MoreDog Pallet Palace
Make a DIY dog pallet palace! It’s a perfect hangout for your best furry friend.
Read MoreSupport Habitat for Humanity at the Buffalo ReStore DIY Contest
Guys. I’m not going to lie, I’m REALLY excited. In just a few weeks the Buffalo Restore DIY Contest and Auction will take place and ALL the proceeds go towards the Habitat for Humanity of Buffalo. Here’s how it works… Fellow DIYers (like yours truly!) have been picking up furniture and supplies this summer, working hard…
Read MoreAttend the HGTV Magazine 3rd Annual Blogger Block Party Event!
FTC Disclosure: Thank you to HGTV magazine for sponsoring this post! I received product for my time in developing this post. All opinions are my own. Are you a fellow lifestyle blogger, DIYer, designer or style rockstar who would love to participate in an event where you can learn from the pros, network with fellow…
Read MoreCreating Original American Flag Art
The fourth of July is one of my favorite holidays and its almost here! So before the fireworks and the cookouts commence, I’m taking a moment and remember how lucky I am to be an American! In honor of celebrating our nations birth, I decided to make some original American flag art and share the tutorial with…
Read MorePVC and A Bedsheet: Transforming your Backyard to Outdoor Movie Central
Thank you to Uncle Bob’s Self Storage for sponsoring this blog post! The opinions I shared and materials I used are my own. How does watching a movie under the stars sound to you? Mosey on over to the Uncle Bob’s Self Storage blog to learn how to make your own outdoor movie screen using…
Read MoreDIY Camping Stuff Sack
The way into my work has the craziest wind tunnel known to man. It’s flipped countless of my umbrellas inside out and broke them. I’ve joked that if they put a wind turbine there, they can power the whole complex. But I digress… So, why do you care? Because I’m going to show you how…
Read MoreMother’s Day Gift: DIY Flower Pots
Thank you to Uncle Bob’s Self Storage for sponsoring this blog post! The opinions I shared and materials I used are my own. Wondering what to give Mom this Mother’s Day? How about these awesome DIY flower pots!?! Take a look at our post over on the Uncle Bob’s Self Storage Blog to learn how…
Read MoreEaster Tablescape
As many of you know, I’m pretty much OBSESSED with decorating my dining room table in different ways with each season/holiday. I find it to be a fun way of making the home feel festive without spending too much time while doing so. Here’s a look at what I came up with for my Easter…
Read MoreSave money, the landfill and your face: DIY reusable makeup remover pads
I’m always looking for additional ways to be green. I decided in 2016 I would work on specifically reducing the amount of disposable care/home products I use. For example things like cotton balls, paper towels, and MAKEUP REMOVER PADS! Why am I yelling MAKEUP REMOVER PADS you ask? Because today I’m going to show you…
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