“You’re Resourceful Nikki, and this is the perfect opportunity for you to be resourceful and make your own base” that was my husband telling me that I should write a post on a DIY patio umbrella base. It’s the fourth of July holiday, and like millions of other people, I have been working on making …
Home Decor
Four Ways To Lengthen Curtains
So I have been working on a curtain post for weeks now. All because my sister asked me to write about how to hang curtains. How can I write about a commonly blogged topic and add my spin? I thought I would share about how often to change your curtains, and I struggled to write …
10-Minute Easy Abstract Art Painting
My family loves eggs…I mean, love them! If we were there when Humpty Dumpty fell, we would have said, “Get the cheese and vegetables! Omelets for everybody!” So you can bet that we always have egg cartons in our recycling bin. I thought about what I could do with these egg cartons…what about an easy …
Glitter Painting
I was trolling my sister’s social media account the other day and saw that she had liked a glitter painting that was for sale on Etsy. She said that she wasn’t planning on buying it because the colors didn’t match her decor. I immediately thought, I can teach her to make one of those glitter …
Abstract Flower Art
Remember that saying, “If it walks like a duck, quacks like a duck, then it’s a duck”? Well, allow me to reinvent it and say if it looks like a flower, is shaped like a flower, kind of acts like a flower, then, by all means, it’s an abstract flower! You can make this easy …
Reusable Labels For Your Kitchen Jars
Now I will admit, since having children, my kitchen is not the neatest. How could it be with all the hands that touch it? Gone are the days of plastic bowls neatly stacked and pots that were easy to find. If you’re like me then you can make these reusable labels your kitchen jars using …
Make This Branch Table Centerpiece!
This idea occurred when my sisters and I were planning a party for my fabulous aunt! We were on a budget (but I’m always on a budget so nothing new here), and I wanted to make it nice. I love the branches in vases theme; it looks stunning as a table centerpiece, but if you …
Upcycled Soap Dispenser and Bowl
I would tell you that I came up with this upcycled soap dispenser and bowl because I want to save the planet by reusing items I would naturally recycle. And while I do care about our world being overrun with plastic, I happen to like not being wasteful. I don’t just spend money to spend …
Vacation Photo Wall
Here’s a great way to share those vacation memories and bring back less gift shop trinkets!
Easy Flower Stencil Painting For The Non-Artist
Try this very easy DIY wall art using a stencil!