Weekend one of the Buffalo Homeshow was a blast with so much to see and do! Find out more and get a coupon for the next weekend of the Homeshow.
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Support 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…
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Creating 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…
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PVC 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…
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Easter 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…
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Save 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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Ombre Ornaments: Using Krylon Paint
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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Shopping Local to Create Upcycled Home Decor
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 MoreChristmas Decor
I 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…
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Custom Dining Room Table in the Making: Assembly and staining
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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Friendsgiving Decor
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 MoreCustom Dining Room Table in the Making: Prepping and Staining
Ever since we moved into our home in 2011, we have wanted the Benchwright Pottery Barn dining room table. I will let you take a moment to bask in its beauty! As much as we loved and longed for it, it just simply wasn’t in the budget. So, I went on Pinterest to search for…
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DIY outdoor composter
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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How I Transformed my Jewelry Armoire for $14
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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Kitchen Tour
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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How to Create a (Realistic) Fancy Pantry for $1
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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2015 Earth Day Clean up
Earth Day is one of my favorite days of the year! I am always so excited to celebrate the earth we live on and try to promote and educate on everything that makes up a green living lifestyle. In the nicer months, my exercise routine consists of running to and from my house to the…
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Our Second Birthday! Celebrate With Us & Win Home Decor!
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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Upcycled Chandelier
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 MoreDining room re-do: With the Salvation Army and Valu Home Centers
Do 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…
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