DIY Decor

Inexpensive Ways to Add Outdoor Lighting

by Lisa on June 10, 2013

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It can get expensive to buy lights that are made for outdoors. But with some creativity and resourcefulness, you can light up your evenings in style for very little money.

If you have a porch area where you can sit and relax, then soft lighting can enhance those lovely summer nights. On my front porch, I used Christmas lights with white cords along the edge of the ceiling to give it that soft candlelight glow.

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7 Quick Ways to Add Seasonal Decor to Your Home

by Lisa on May 30, 2013

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As much as I love changing the inside of the house to match the seasons going on outside, it can be hard to find the time. So, I have some quick ways to make small changes that help freshen up the house when I can’t stop and make big changes.

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10 Ways to Create a Beautiful Summer Porch

May 20, 2013

The following post is from Lisa of The Pennington Point: Ahhhh….summer is right around the corner. Outdoor grilling, swimming, heat, relaxing as a family. These are staples of summer in our family. One thing I love is to sit outside with the family and hang out. In my mind, I can see Sheriff Taylor and [...]

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DIY Pedestal Plate or Vase

May 14, 2013

The following post is from Janel of Life with Lucie and Ella.: Months ago, I saw Myra’s post for DIY Hurricane Vases, and I fell in love with them. What a great way to take some simple dollar-store or thrift-store items and give them new life. When I needed a decorative item for my mantel [...]

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10 Knobs You Can Make Yourself

May 8, 2013

The following post is from Lisa of The Pennington Point: Knobs. Something so small but they can make a big impact on a room. A knob or drawer pull can determine if the room is contemporary, traditional, or in my case, wacky! I love to use odd things as knobs. Why not? Life is [...]

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DIY Satin Flower and Grosgrain Ribbon Napkin Rings

May 2, 2013

The following post is from Janel of Life with Lucie and Ella.: Spring is here and so are the opportunities to set a pretty table — Mother’s Day, Baby Showers, and Wedding Showers! Add a little pizazz to your place settings with some inexpensive (but beautiful) napkin rings. Although you can create these napkin rings [...]

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5-Minute Terra Cotta Birdbath

April 15, 2013

The following post is from Janel of Life with Lucie and Ella.: When my husband and I bought our first home, we were overjoyed to have a backyard. Better yet, sweet little birds flocked to our yard and sang every morning. The woman we purchased our home from had a beautiful stone birdbath in the [...]

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Creative DIY Storage Ideas for Your Home

April 9, 2013

The following post is from Lisa of The Pennington Point: There’s never enough storage at my house. If didn’t find creative ways to store things every little cubby and corner would be piled with stuff. Toys, school supplies, wii accessories, and everything the kids collect all need a home, and I need a neat and [...]

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