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Transform Plain Glass Vases into Gorgeous Sea Glass
Using only a couple of items you most likely have around you home you can give plain clear glass the lovely look of seaglass. I started with simple glass bud vases which I purchased for $1.00 each at the Target dollar spot. While I purchased mine at Target, similar bud vases can be found here. Before I began, I cleaned each of the vases with rubbing alcohol to make sure I started with a clean surface. All you need to transform plain glass into lovely seaglass is food coloring and glue. I used Wilton Color Right icing colors. Their color chart can help you achieve any color desired, however any…
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Transitioning my Front Porch Decor From Christmas to Winter
Christmas has come and gone and we are beginning a new year, so what better way to start it off with some fresh new decor. I decided to keep the Christmas magic alive as long as possible by transforming my Holly Jolly front porch into a white winter wonderland. After all, with the dreary days of winter still looming, who couldn’t use a little more magic, and what’s more magical than snow? Disclaimer: We are a participant in several affiliate programs including the Amazon Services, LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites at…
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Rustic Wooden Shelves Made from Upcycled Wood
Aren’t these shelves just gorgeous? They were so easy to make and they are very special to me because of the wood used, but they would be equally stunning with any type of old reclaimed wood. In a moment, I will show you step-by-step how to make these shelves, but first a short story about the wood I used. These gorgeous shelves were made from boards originally used by my Dad to frame his vegetable garden, and to make it even more special, the boards were made from a tree cut from my uncle’s farm. After Dad passed away, I brought the wood home knowing that I would find…
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Tiny Updates Major Impact
Sometimes while shopping for that perfect piece, you find exactly what you are looking for, well almost exactly. If it were just a little different it would be perfect. Sometimes you don’t have to live with almost perfect. Many times, simple changes can transition a piece from close enough to just what you were looking for. When I first saw this piece at Hobby Lobby, I loved it. The mix of letters, the rustic farmhouse look, the simplicity, the size. Everything was perfect. Well, everything except for the color of the N. I’m not a huge fan of pea soup green, but my problem wasn’t a particular dislike of the…
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Updating an Orange-y Oak to a modern whitewash
How to Transform Orange-y Oak to a Modern Whitewash I found this cute little sign that is perfect for my command center – above the weekly calendar. I love this piece, and it’s placement, because we should all try to remember to enjoy every moment of everyday – not just the big moments or the big days! What I didn’t love was the orange-y color of the piece. To fit with my other items in the command center, I wanted to get rid of the orange and end up with a more modern farmhouse look of aged gray. To achieve the look I wanted, I used a two-step process. First…
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Updating the look of candlesticks with chalk paint
How to update outdated candlesticks I have had these candle sticks for years and while I still love the shape and texture of them, the dark colors look outdated. I knew I wanted to give them an update but until I found these blush, white, and greige candles I wasn’t sure exactly how I planned to update them. I found these candles at Target. Well, I like to think they found me, isn’t that how Target works after all. Using the candle as inspiration, I decided to paint the candle sticks white and add some golden touches. I first disassembled the candle sticks. Each consists of 3 pieces. The…
