Wish you had a more Zen living room? If there’s one room in the house where you should be able to relax, it’s your living room. After a long day at work, you should be able to come here, put your feet up, and forget about everything else. Sadly, many of us find that we aren’t quite as Zen in this room as we’d like. For some of us, this issue is so severe that we spend … [Read more...] about How to Create a Zen Living Room
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How to Create Stunning Accent Walls in Every Room of Your Home
If you are yet to get the memo, then do grant me the honor of informing you that 2018 is going to be all about dramatic, bold, and splashy colors. From pale purple shades to richer tones of ultraviolet and the deep hues of oceanside, this year tends to truly toss us out of our comfort zones. RELATED POST: Red Dead Ahead: Fall and Winter Color Forecast So, if you're yet to get … [Read more...] about How to Create Stunning Accent Walls in Every Room of Your Home
7 Fun & Valuable Kitchen DIY Projects to Conquer This Winter
Last week, we talked about gardening trends that are a definite must for this new year. It was fun and definitely enlightening. But the simple truth is no one's going to march into the garden and start implementing those ideas right now. It's winter, snow abounds, the ground is frozen solid, and serious gardening is not in the cards. So, while we are waiting for the ground … [Read more...] about 7 Fun & Valuable Kitchen DIY Projects to Conquer This Winter
Trend Alert Ultra Violet Is Pantone’s 2018 Color of The Year
Trend Alert! Ultra-Violet is Pantone's 2018 Color of the Year. Does this color leave you scratching your head wondering how to use it in your home? No worries! This rich purple is easier to use in your home than you think. RELATED POST: Home Decor Trend: Sherwin-Williams 2018 Color of the Year is "Oceanside" In fact, a few months ago, we here at DIY Home & Garden … [Read more...] about Trend Alert Ultra Violet Is Pantone’s 2018 Color of The Year
Chalk Painting With Antique Wax: An Old Shelf Makeover
I was recently given an old handmade decorative shelf, so I'm sharing the results of my first attempt chalk painting an antique wax finish to give this old shelf a makeover. While I've chalk painted several projects, I've always done the clear or white wax, so the antique look is a first for me! RELATED POST: How to Guide: Chalk Paint a Mason Jar in 5 Easy Steps A friend … [Read more...] about Chalk Painting With Antique Wax: An Old Shelf Makeover