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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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FTC disclosure: Krylon paint provided the materials for this post. The opinions I shared about using the discussed materials are my own. For this project, Krylon asked me to prepare Ornaments for their display at the Craft and Hobby Association booth at the national show taking place this past week! The goal was to take clear…
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FTC disclosure: Valu Home Centers sponsored this blog post. The opinions I shared about shopping at these locations below and using the discussed materials are my own. I’m going to let you in on a little secret. Shopping local to create upcycled home decor is a win-win-win situation; the local shops get your business, you get…
Read MoreI must share with you my secret. I, Jackie Hausler, am a Christmas elf. That’s right. You’re hearing it here first, folks. Growing up, my mom decked the halls like no other mother. She instilled in me the importance of going all out when it comes to Christmas decor and, I, of course have to…
Read MoreFolks. Buckle up. Cause you are about to be shown how you can turn a sideboard into lego storage! No longer will you have a permanent imprint of a lego on the bottom of your foot. What I used for this project: Dresser Sand paper Paint Paint brush Paint roller Wood for shelving Saw Wood…
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We’re back to update you with another post about our dining room table that we’re making with the help of Tom’s grandpa. If you didn’t get a chance to check out the first post, here it is! Grandpa did a ton of work on the table, and so we headed out on a beautiful fall…
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Some of our best of friends are coming into town to Buffalo from Florida and Rochester and we decided to host a Friendsgiving feast in their honor! In addition to us being SUPER excited to spend time with them, this also means two things: 1- I get to go onto Pinterest and find yummy recipes…
Read MoreHow I made my own DIY wood wall decor for $7.
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Thank you to Valu Home Centers for sponsoring this blog post! The opinions I shared and materials I used are my own. Did you know that leftover food can actually be turned into compost? Composting is a great way to live a green lifestyle. On the Valu Home Centers blog I show how to make…
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My jewelry armoire has been looking pretty sad lately, screaming for a re-do and I’ve also always wanted to try a chalky finish on something; so now, the time has come for both! I went to Valu Home Centers to pick up some of this awesome Krylon Chalky Finish spray paint. I know I’ve said…
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We have been living in our home for almost four years now. I can’t believe how the time has passed! And to think, all this time I didn’t update you all with a complete kitchen tour. How dare I! Are you ready for the before photos? Buckle up. So, before I show you our updated…
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I must admit, I like to watch the Food Network whenever I have a free minute. Partially because I love to see what food creations they come up with, and also partially because I love to see the fabulous kitchen spaces they all have. My two personal favorites are Ree Drummond (Pioneer Woman) and Nancy…
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March 17 is our second birthday! Yeeehaaaa! Wow, the past two years have been truly amazing. From launching our business, to the shows we have participated in, to the relationship we have established with Valu Home Centers, it has truly all been a wonderful journey! We are so thankful for all the love and support…
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Now, if you or someone you know lives in a house in a development built in the 80’s or 90’s, you know that there are mirrors, glass and gold everywhere! The ultimate decor trifecta. Fortunately, I scored myself a chandelier with all three of these qualities. 🙂 What I used for this project: Chandelier Rust-oleum…
Read MoreDo you have a room in your house that needs to be functional but you are also longing for it to be smashingly beautiful? This is exactly the project I tackled this holiday season. And, thanks to the Salvation Army and Valu Home Centers, I was able to make this idea a reality. I decided…
Read MoreI teamed up with Valu Home Centers again and provided them this post for their new blog! Check it out – its another awesome resource for DIY love. September means everyone is back-to-school! Back-to-school comes with a lot of shoes, coats, bags, umbrellas and who knows what else strewn about in your entryway and house. …
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I can’t believe I’m actually saying these words, but our bathroom is FINISHED! If you have been following our bathroom re-do you know a lot of love, time and TLC has gone into this project. A lot is an understatement, actually. If you aren’t updated on this journey, take a look at our previous posts…
Read MoreIf you have been following our bathroom renovation, you know that this has been no joke. It was a total gut job! So, in this post, I’m going to break things down a bit and talk about how to actually start putting things back together and do it yourself. Specifically speaking – shower walls and…
Read MoreI was afraid the next part of the renovation would coincide with the lyrics from the new Pompeii song, “And the walls came tumblin’ down…” Luckily that wasn’t the case. Since our last post when we gutted the place, we have been busy piecing things back together. First, we had some wood to fix and…
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It’s been a month of showering in our basement bathroom. Although I’ve become very acquainted with that bathroom over the past 30 days, I’m ready to have our main bathroom back in the mix! Last time we updated you on our bathroom progress, we were in the dreamy idea phase. You know, the time when…
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