Easter is almost here and it's time to get our tables ready for hosting. It's been awhile since I put together a tablescape and this one is so fun for spring. This tablescape is inspired by nature, for a fresh spring tablescape you can put together for Easter! This nature inspired spring tablescape is part of a Spring blog hop with a few of my sweet friends: Amy, Ellie and Morgan, over on Instagram. Thank you, Amy, at Farmhouse Post for organizing this blog hop! When I think about … [Read more...]
Deconstructed Books
Deconstructed books are a popular home decor trend. They add the vintage, farmhouse character to an area you're trying to style. I love the look, but I would never deconstruct a true vintage book, instead I use a cheap hack to get the same look for a fraction of the price. To create my deconstructed books, I used paperback books from the dollar store. I would never deconstruct a vintage book, so please don't do that! :) Just use old books laying around your house that you don't read, … [Read more...]
Layered Window Mantel
One of my favorite things to decorate is my mantel! I love to switch it out for the seasons and it's a fun area to challenge my creativity. This layered window mantel for spring is by far my favorite design. Anything with vintage windows and architectural salvage makes my heart pitter patter. For your convenience, this post may contain affiliate links. I may make a commission from your purchase at no extra cost to you. Read my full disclosure policy here. Thanks for supporting Sweet … [Read more...]
How to Tint a Glass Jar
You've cooked the meal and now you have an empty glass food jar. What do you do with it? Don't throw it away just yet! I have an easy project for spring using those old glass jars! Today we're going to learn how to tint a glass jar to get the vintage look! Trust me when I tell you this is an easy DIY you can do with the kiddos to create a beautiful spring tablescape or Easter vignette. I'm teaming up with my friends for the Sweet Moda Blog Project today and our theme for the week is … [Read more...]
The Sweet Moda Blog Project: Meet the Bloggers
I've teamed up with a few of my blog friends for a monthly link up project. Each month we will select a theme and share a project in each of our own styles. We will share DIY projects and thrifty ideas you can make at home and more! In order to kick off the challenge, what better way than for you to get to know the ladies behind each blog. So for those of you that are just finding my little corner of the internet, hello! It's so nice to meet y'all! I'm Ashlee, the girl behind Sweet … [Read more...]
$100 Room Challenge: Cleaning Out the Monica Closet
It's Week 3 of the $100 Room Challenge and The Great Purge happened! The Monica Closet is *finally* cleaned out! {Insert happy dance here!} Can I tell you how amazing it feels to be able to walk in the Monica Closet? Cleaning out the Monica Closet took some time to do, but this room is slowly coming together. Week 1 | Week 2 | Week 3 | Week 4 | Week 5 For your convenience, this post may contain affiliate links at no extra cost to you. Read my full disclosure policy here. Thanks for … [Read more...]
$100 Room Challenge | Farmhouse Style Guest Bedroom Plans
Did I scare you away yet with my secret Monica Closet?! I hope not, because I've got big plans for this room! From unorganized, choatic clutter to a fresh, clean and organized farmhouse style guest bedroom is the plan! $100 Room Challenge: Week 1 | Week 2 | Week 3 | Week 4 | Week 5 With any big project, I like to start out with a solid plan. Decide what your vision is and then shop for materials to make sure you stick to your budget. My vision is a farmhouse style guest bedroom with shiplap … [Read more...]
Never Before Seen Pictures of My Monica Closet
It's confession time and we're about to become BFFs forever, ok? Have I told you about my Monica Closet? It's a hot mess, which is why I'm finally going to tackle the Monica Closet and turn it into a guest room for the $100 Room Challenge this month! What is a Monica Closet? If you watch "Friends" then you probably already get the reference. Right now you may be picturing the scene where an OCD Monica Geller has a secret closet that's messy! One day Chandler discovers the secret closet … [Read more...]
Fall Garland Backdrop
Happy Thanksgiving! Today on the blog I've got a fall garland backdrop with a 3-D twist, that you can keep in your back pocket for next year! I recently threw my sister a fall themed baby shower and I created this fall garland backdrop for the shower. If you follow me on Instagram, I explained how I created the fall garland backdrop on my stories. It's on my saved highlights under "Fall Baby Shower" if you want to check it out! I was trying to do the stories quick {because I had to … [Read more...]
Five Minute Pumpkin Centerpiece
For most people, once the clock strikes midnight on Halloween, all the pumpkins turn into Christmas trees! Are you one of those people that like to decorate for Christmas right after Halloween? I love fall so I'm holding onto my pumpkins a little longer. I hope it's okay with you to share my five minute pumpkin centerpiece today! If you've got pumpkins, a bowl, some greenery and pumpkins, then you can make this five minute pumpkin centerpiece for your Thanksgiving table! For this five … [Read more...]