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June 21, 2018 By Yami 4 Comments

DIY Chargers & Coastal Tablescape

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It’s June 21st and it cannot feel anymore like summer time! Nothing like beautiful long sunny days, fun at the beach and getting together with your close friends to enjoy some good ole summer parties! I’m ready to enjoy the outdoors and eat some great barbecue…

Which is why I have joined several other talented ladies in bringing you a Summer Party Crash Tour to give you some great inspiration and get you started on the right foot!

#SUMMERPARTYCRASHTOUR

If you are joining me from Monica’s blog, Monica Wants It, welcome!

Be sure to visit Tina at Electic Twist next!

So I was just having a conversation with some of my close girlfriends and we were talking about how expensive good looking chargers have gotten lately. And while I LOVE me some chargers, I can’t remember the last time I bought one for that very same reason.

Well, with summer get-togethers ahead I thought I would come up with an inexpensive solution to make my table settings that much more elegant for when I want to have more “grown up” parties this summer.

I mean we barely get to have those anymore with 3 kids, so might as well go all out when I do, amiriiight?

So I went to my craft room to see what I had and I came across some fabric that I had had for a while, but never really thought of what to do with it. I also had some white denim that I picked up on clearance at Hobby Lobby (I love going to their scrap section). I only had just under 1.5 yards of the chevron fabric. but I figured I could do something with it… so here it is!

DIY Chargers & Coastal Tablescape

I took some measurements and decided to cut 3.5 strips the long way on my fabric using my rotary cutter to get nice clean strips.

Then I took one of my plates and traced it out on the white denim.

Then I folded over one edge of the strips (I folded it twice over) and held it with my favorite fabric clips (these are a great alternate for some sewing projects cause you won’t get pricked!).

Then sewed that one end.

Afterwards, I began to attach the other end to the round denim piece. You will need pins for this one since you will need to create pleats as you go. I just eye-balled them. My fabric was just enough to get around the whole perimeter.

Before you add the last pin, you want to sew the 2 ends together. Then create one last pleat and hold down with another pin.

Next, sew both fabrics along that border together with your sewing machine (this is the one I own).

Then after that, use your serger machine (here is the one I use) to prevent those edges from fraying. If you don’t have a serger, you can use the zigzag stitch on your machine or even some fabric glue.

Sorry the image is so dark, it was night time. 🙂

Then you want to iron your charger. In order for it to lay flat, you want to iron it out towards the end like below.

And voila! You have a charger!

Now, these are just fabric and not stiff like a regular charger. You can always add stiff batting, or stiff felt to this to give it more weight.

However, since I am only using it as a decorative element to my table I am fine with this.

Then, to keep the inexpensive theme going, I simply used my every day white round corian plates, along with some patterned salad plates I purchased at Wal Mart for ONLY $1.34 a piece!

Then I used my wine glasses that I purchased at my local Dollar Tree.

Then I added some Dollar Tree candles and a DIY topiary and I had an amazing setting for a great summer party that did not break the bank!

I am so pleased with how they turned out!

I hope this inspired you to create something unique for your summer parties this year! Let me know what you think in the comments below! And don’t forget to pin this and share this with your friends!

I will see you back here soon!

June 15, 2018 By Yami 1 Comment

Coastal Farmhouse Thrift Store Haul

Hello friends!

I have been going to the thrift store more often lately to score some decor for my home and I am sharing my latest coastal farmhouse thrift store haul with you!

I love going to the thrift store and finding hidden gems like the trays I updated for my daughter and I, or the chalkboard serving dish I made a few years ago.

So I thought it would be fun to share what I found and talk about what I look for when shopping. Plus, stay tuned to see what I end up doing with them in my home.

I plan on making this a regular series as I go to the thrift store more and more. So if you like thrift hauls, check out my latest video below and let me know what you think about the items I found!

Related:

$5 Goodwill Challenge

Thrift Store Farmhouse Lamp Makeover

June 12, 2018 By Yami Leave a Comment

DIY Mason Jar Floral Sconce

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Hello again! I am so excited to be bringing you this tutorial today! I have been wanting some of these mason jar sconces for a while. I am sure you have seen them on Pinterest. Well, while checking them out online I noticed that pretty much all of the pins were to Etsy shops and not tutorials. But I knew I could make it myself so I reached out to an Etsy shop owner to see where they got those pretty rustic hooks from and never got a response.

Nope! Nada!

Well, that only made me more determined to find them. So I searched the internet webs and after quite a bit of searching I was able to finally locate them! At a good price too! And I was even able to buy those fairy lights online as well (you can find them at Dollar Tree if you’re lucky but none of mine had them). So I was able to get them as low as $1.67 each for those of you who may not have a DT nearby!

Alright, so here is what you need:

2 pieces of wood 5 1/5″w x 12″l
Stain: Minwax Dark Walnut and Varathane Weathered Gray
Wax (I used both a white to distress and a clear to seal)
Rustic Wrought Iron Hooks with screws
Fairy Lights
Mason Jar
Flowers
Rubber Band (optional)
Ribbon (optional)
Cording (0r jute) OR you can use these pre-made mason jar hangers!
Wall Mount
Drill

So let’s get started!

DIY Mason Jar Floral Sconce

Did you know???? … you can always watch my tutorial on my YouTube channel if you prefer video instead!

Okay, so first you want to cut your wooden boards to 12″ in length. Make sure to sand them down to remove any splinters and smooth out the edges.

Next you can choose to stain or paint your boards. I used Dark Walnut by Minwax to darken them.

And then I used Varathane Weathered Gray to give it that Coastal Farmhouse feel I love so much.

Then I used white wax to give it more dimension and the same clear wax I used on my craft room shelves to seal them.

Next, I needed to add the hardware.

So, basically once I found where I wanted to install the Rustic Wrought Iron Hooks, I made sure they were centered and used the screws that come with them to make an indentation on the wood.

Then I used my drill to make pilot holes so I didn’t split my wood when installing the screws.

Then I attached the hooks. Super easy!

Then I made sure to add a wall mount on the back. You can use whichever style you prefer.

Next it was off to make the mason jars…

I had the white cording above left over from my rustic snowman ornament I made last year so I just used that. I cut the cording at 26.5 inches. It was the perfect length to tie it around the jar at one end and then at the other…

Be sure to tie your cording at the same length if you have more than one sconce.

Tip: If you want to secure the knots, just apply some hot glue to keep them from coming undone and also use it to prevent the cording from fraying.

Then get your flowers. I bought these at Michael’s on sale.

Simply cut the flowers off to fit the jar height and tie them together with a rubber band to hold in place.

Then cover the rubber band with a little bit of ribbon and hot glue.

Finally, place the fairy lights in the jar along with the flowers (make sure to hide the battery pack inside the floral arrangement) and hang on your wall!

I made 2 to hang in between my 3 windows in the great room. I just love how they turned out!

If you liked them too, please be sure to PIN them on Pinterest and share with your friends!

I’ll see back here soon!

June 9, 2018 By Yami 1 Comment

Coastal Farmhouse Master Bedroom

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Hello again dear friends! If you have been following along you know I am in the beginning stages of giving my home that coastal farmhouse look I love so much. And I am so excited because I am about to transform another room in my house. I know, I must be nuts, cause I just finished my son’s farmhouse bathroom transformation.

I am really excited though because this time the transformation is for me! And yes, while I already gave “my” laundry room a facelift, at least in this room, I won’t have to work… I can actually rest and relax at the end of the day in it.

It was driving me nuts actually since we don’t do anything to a room until we paint the walls, cause I mean, think about it!? What’s the point in setting up all the furniture if you’re just going to have to move it again and paint the walls.

And of course while it sounds like decent reasoning, you end up sleeping on your mattress on the floor for longer than you want… ugh… and that is never fun.

Nope!

Not to mention you don’t want to show anyone a tour of your house! 🙈

But alas! I get my coastal farmhouse master bedroom, however, you need to see the BEFORE pictures.

Oh the horror!

I have been living inside these mustard yellow walls that remind me of the inside of our favorite local Mexican restaurant (which by the way has the best food!) and it’s hurting my eyes.

I wasn’t lying when I told you about sleeping on the floor… heck I was too lazy to put a cover on my duvet! Ha!

The view below is what you see when you walk in.

And what is up with those cornice boards!?

There were just too many when we moved in and they left them all there! Like we were going to use them or something… I am happy to report, those are outta there!

Here is the other side (where I was standing). The double-doors is the entrance into the room and the right doorway is my closet. The door all the way to the left is the entrance into the master bathroom.

This room is not as large as my last one, however, I actually like it that way because instead of having to have a sitting area and office area and entrance area like the last master bedroom we had, this will JUST be a master bedroom retreat.

So now for the plans…

The color on the walls has to go! I want a cool teal with grey undertones. And absolutely NO texture! And I plan on adding shiplap to the back focal wall.

Here is my vision…along with sources:

Coastal Farmhouse Master Bedroom

Pictured above:

Bed

The bed shown above is actually from Ashley Furniture. That was what our queen bed looked liked until we needed a King size one and found this similar one on Craigslist and gave it a makeover to match the rest of the furniture.

Bench – I have always wanted a bench at the foot of my bed. It will be great for storage and getting ready in the morning so I look forward to adding it to our bedroom.

Rug – I have been eyeing this rug FOREVER! It has this coastal blue pattern to it and it has that distressed look that gives it the farmhouse touch! I need a good size rug since I will be covering the yellow stain the original homeowners left behind on the carpet from the area rug they had in the room.

It won’t come out… we tried… with the best carpet cleaners in town…

I’m using Wikibuy to track the price of it online to make sure I get the best deal!

FYI… If you have not used Wikibuy on your computer, check it out! It is a new Chrome extension that finds the best prices for you online. And the coolest part is that it shows you past prices of that product, so you can see if the price will likely drop back down in the future!

It’s actually a pretty cool tool and now that I have started using it I will continue to do so for the best deals!

Lamp – I purchased these lamps for our master in the last house and will be using them in this one as well. I love how they look!

Carved Art – I also love how carved art looks and I hope to get a couple of pieces like this or perhaps a large one for above the bed.

Chair – I’m looking for an armchair as I have a small nook I think it would look nice in and the wicker gives the room more of the coastal feel. I just hope I can afford one since they are pretty pricey!

Curtains – I plan on creating the feel that we are near the coast by adding simple sheer white curtains.

Small Recycled Glass Vase – I love this kind of glass and already have a good size collection.

Tall Recycled Glass Vase

Faux Fiddle Leaf Fig Plant – I have a real fiddle leaf fig but it hasn’t grown much so I may resort to a faux plant like this one.

While not everything might be exactly the same when I actually transform the space (it all depends on the budget) this is pretty much my end goal for my space.

I hope to keep it light and airy and not too feminine for the hubby. I cannot wait to start putting it together.

I hope you like the plans for my coastal farmhouse master bedroom. I cannot wait to share the progress and keep you posted on updates.

Also, be sure to subscribe to my YouTube Channel so that you can actually watch the transformation videos and tours just like I did with my son’s bathroom.

June 2, 2018 By Yami 6 Comments

Farmhouse Bathroom Makeover

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Every year several bloggers and business owners join together for National Paint Week which is hosted by Sherwin Williams. This year I was honored to be a part of it and share a project for inspiration. For more information and inspiration go to the National Paint week official page here.

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Boy’s Farmhouse Bathroom Makeover Project:

This bathroom is for our young boy. The previous homeowners painted the walls dark, kept the original builder grade fixtures and wore the cabinets out over time. This bathroom was made over to create a farmhouse feel with masculine touches but kept light walls since the room has no natural light.

Supplies:

FrogTape Multi-Surface Painter’s Tape
American Line Pro Mini Roller Tray
Contractor Series Microfiber Mini Rollers
2.5″ Angled Paint Brush
Sanding Paper – 180 and 220 Grit
Standard Paint Rollers
Purdy Standard Paint Tray
Purdy Standard Paint Tray Liner

Paint:

SW 9178 In the Navy – Emerald Satin
Repose Gray SW 7015 Super Paint – Satin
Multi-purpose latex primer
Emerald Urethane Trim Enamel – Extra White in Semi-Gloss
Special Walnut Minwax Wood Stain
Minwax Polycrylic Protective Finish – Satin

You can also watch the video on this transformation here:

Here is what the space looked like before…

It was pretty dark (ahem, 2 shades of brown…. in a bathroom…. need I say more?)

The light fixture was builder grade, along with the cabinet and pulls… and that poor cabinet had seen better days.

It definitely needed a facelift… STAT!

Our budget did not include a new countertop, faucet or floors, but we figured since they were in decent shape, we would hold off and tackle everything else for now.

Here are the steps we took and what you can do to achieve a similar look:

Farmhouse Bathroom Makeover

Step 1:

Remove all items from the bathroom and clean everything thoroughly. This includes walls, cabinets, floors etc.

Step 2:

Remove all doors and cabinet pulls from cabinets and remove light fixture if you wish to replace it as well.

Step 3:

Sand doors and cabinet to smooth any imperfections. We sanded the wainscoting on the walls to remove some of the excess paint and paint drips and we patched areas with spackling in order to create smooth walls.

Also, if there are areas around the bathtub or sink that need to be caulked, go ahead and do that now.

Step 4:

Prime the walls, cabinets and wainscoting if applicable ( sooooooo much primer!). One coat is sufficient though.

Step 5:

Paint the cabinet and doors with SW In the Navy in Satin. For this dark color we applied 4 coats (and in some places 5) for a smooth and even consistency. Let the paint dry completely in between coats.

It will look terrible at first because it is such a dark color, but don’t fret, the more coats the better it gets! Hang in there!

After coats:

Step 6:

While painting the cabinets, paint the wainscoting Extra White. We used semi-gloss to match the rest of the trim in the house and for easy cleaning, especially in a bathroom. Apply two coats making sure to let dry completely in between coats.

Tip: For the area behind the toilet, you can remove the toilet tank in order to make it more accessible and easier to paint.

Step 7:

Since the bathroom has no natural light and is small in size, we decided to keep the top portion of the wall neutral and light so we chose SW Repose Gray (again in Satin since this is a bathroom). Apply two coats.

Step 8:

Once the cabinet is completely dry, use Polycrylic in order to seal the paint and create a protective barrier for your cabinet. We applied 3 coats per the product recommendation.

See how the paint looks so different below?

I prefer to use an angled brush when applying Polycrylic because I have found that rollers create bubbles on the surface. Work in long even strokes. You can also sand in between coats.

Step 9:

Once all is dry you can remove the painter’s tape, add new hardware on your cabinets and install your light fixture.

For an added touch, we decided to use wood to frame the mirror. We stained them with Special Walnut Stain. Be sure to seal with your preferred wax or Polycrylic since this is a high splash zone.

Step 10:

Cut them to fit your mirror and use liquid nails to install.

We added small L brackets on each corner that we spray-painted to add a more rustic look to the mirror.

Step 11:

Finally, clear out all supplies, clean the bathroom of any debris and add your accessories to your bathroom!

Now, so far this bathroom is pretty bare. We will be adding some custom shelves over the toilet and a new shower curtain with navy and white stripes…. (my son says the bathroom needs more blue).

I also plan on adding towel hooks and more accessories.

Don’t forget to pin this project if you liked it!

But for now I am totally happy with how this bathroom looks! I will be sharing the next updates as well so stay tuned for that!

Any suggestions for what I should add? Let me know in the comments below!

May 27, 2018 By Yami 1 Comment

DIY Patriotic Wreath & Front Porch Decor

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Hello friends! We had a wonderful start to this Memorial Day weekend as we spent most of the day at the pool. It was our kids’ last week of school and we were definitely ready to be having fun in the sun.

I am also excited because I had time to create a DIY Patriotic Wreath and update my front porch decor just in time for Memorial Day.

I will be honest, my front porch sucked. The only thing I ever did to it since moving in was decorate it for Christmas… other than that, it was plain Jane.

I thought this weekend would be perfect to spruce it up! I have wanted to have a patriotic wreath for a while now, but they are pretty expensive, so I decided to visit my local Dollar Tree since they have so many patriotic things this year to see what I could find.

I lucked out since they had red, white and blue rose bushes and I was able to create this beauty!

It only cost me a total of $10 including the wire wreath that I also got from Dollar Tree. If you want to see how easy it was to make, check out my video below! It was super easy and quick to make!

…and remember you can keep it around for the 4th of July as well!

DIY Patriotic Wreath & Front Porch Decor

Since my doormat was small and often got “lost” in all the brick, I decided to layer it and purchase a larger black and white rug to place underneath it. I purchased mine and my local At Home store and I love how it turned out!

For similar looks check out these options below:

In addition, since the left side of the entrance has a little more space, I wanted to create a seating nook so I added a black metal chair with a red cushion for the patriotic theme and a small side table.

Other similar looks like this:

I also added greenery, so I placed the two planters that I had brought with me when we moved from our previous home and added annuals.

One of my favorite plants is the light green sweet potato vine. It gives visual interest because not only is it a light color, but it grows so fast and easily cascades off the side of any planter. I cannot wait they grow longer.

And that’s pretty much all I did! But I am so glad how it all came together.

I hope you liked this quick little makeover and I hope you have a blessed Memorial Day weekend!

Yami

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May 24, 2018 By Yami 7 Comments

Thrift Store Farmhouse Box

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Hello friends! I am so excited to be joining another thrift store transformation event and I am particularly proud of how my little thrift store farmhouse box turned out. I love finding little treasures at thrift stores and making them into something new and improved. The best thing is that most of what I used to give this box a makeover I already had on hand, and it also goes really well with my thrift store lamp that I remade not too long ago, so it was a win-win!

So next time you need a cute storage box check out your local thrift store and as long as it is made of a good material and is in great shape you can customize it to whatever you like!

And if you are just tuning in, here is a quick overview of this thrift store challenge and what it’s all about.

The Rules:

- Upcycle an item(s) from a thrift store, resale store, or garage sale into a new piece of decor.
- There’s no monthly theme.
- There’s no budget to stick to.

Meet the Hosts

Make sure you follow our board on Pinterest for more upcycled decor inspiration!

Thrift Store Farmhouse Box

So, for this thrift store challenge I decided to makeover this little box I got from Goodwill for only $1.91.

Here are the supplies I used:

White chalk paint (I used this one)
Home Decor Parisian Grey Chalk Paint
Matt Stewart Tilled Soil Vintage Decor Paint
180 Grit Sandpaper Sheets
White wax (I used this one)
Small inexpensive artist brushes
Wax brush – here is my favorite inexpensive one that I used in this tutorial and on these shelves
Old rag
Painter’s tape
Wood Glue
Mini Adhesive Felt Pads

Yeah, it was pretty sad looking and I wasn’t too fond of the color, but I had a great plan in mind for it.

First, I removed that hideous metal flower.

Next I wiped down the box and began painting it with white chalk paint.

I applied 3 coats total.

Then I sanded it down and distressed the box and lid a little.

After I did that I added painter’s tape and began painting the taped area with the tilled soil chalk paint.

Then on top of that I added the Parisian Grey. I was hoping to give a weathered wood look to the “stripe”. Afterwards, I added white wax.

The white wax added more “streaks” to the paint. I kept my strokes light while painting.

I removed the tape and let it dry.

While I waiting for the paint to dry I took a couple of wood pieces (a circle medallion along with this leftover finial from my DIY Christmas ornaments ) and glued them together with wood glue, placing the finial in the center.

I stained them with Minwax Special Walnut stain.

Then added the same white wax I used on the box to age it as well. I made sure to wipe off the excess that way it wasn’t too white.

Once that dried I used wood glue to adhere it onto the center of the lid.

Then when that dried I added my clear wax all over everything and let it dry overnight to seal the paint.

And I was finally done!

While it might have seen like a ton of work, it actually came together pretty quickly since the paint dried so fast.

I did everything in one afternoon (with the exception of letting it dry overnight) and the only thing that I bought for this makeover was the cute circle medallion which only cost $1.99 (more than the box!!!).

It was totally worth it, because I just love how it turned out! Now I just need to figure out what to put inside of it.

What did you think of my little thrift store farmhouse box transformation? I would love to hear your thoughts below!

And if you liked this, don’t forget to pin it below and keep for future reference!

And now for more thrifty goodness!

Check out what my fellow upcyclers created below!

An InLinkz Link-up

April 13, 2018 By Yami 2 Comments

Sherwin Williams Color of the Year Oceanside Bookshelves

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It’s been a while since I have posted but I am happy to share my latest transformation with you all. I have these built-in bookshelves right before the entrance of my master bedroom and they were pretty drab.

I wanted to add a little color and decorate the area since the area gets no real natural light and to add some character so they didn’t look so terrible.

I was happy to collaborate with Sherwin Williams and use their Color of the Year, Oceanside as the color of choice for these bookshelves.

While the color is darker than what I would normally use, I found that using it in moderation and as an accent was the perfect way to add color, but keep that coastal feel that I like.

I have listed what I used below as well as included step-by-step instructions in case you wish to do something similar in your own home.

Sherwin Williams Color of the Year Oceanside Bookshelves

Supplies:

FrogTape Multi-Surface Painter’s Tape
ScotchBlue Pre-Taped Painter’s Plastic
American Line Pro Mini Roller Tray
Microfiber Mini Rollers
2.5″ Angled Paint Brush
Sanding Sponge – Fine Grit

Paint:

Emerald Interior Acrylic Latex Semi-Gloss – Oceanside SW 6496
Emerald Urethane Trim Enamel Semi-Gloss – Extra White

Here is what they looked like before.

DRAB…..

And those brass knobs were pretty horrible.

Okay so let’s get started….

Step 1: Clean the bookshelves with a bucket of soapy water and sponge to remove any dirt. Let it dry.

Step 2: Sand any areas that need to be smoothed and wipe clean. Remove any doors and hardware. I needed up replacing the hardware with the same ones I used in my last kitchen transformation.

Step 3:

Use FrogTape to section off the back wall for paint. I like using frogtape because it gives you the nicest and cleanest lines. Make sure the tape is taped to the wall properly. Paint your accent color. Use an angled brush for the borders and corners.

Since Oceanside SW 6496 is a dark color, apply 3 coats of the Emerald Inteior Acrylic Latex Semi-Gloss for a smooth finish (below you can see the first and second coats).

STEP 4:

Remove the painter’s tape after the 3rd coat, while the last coat is still wet.

STEP 5:

The bookshelves were painted with the same trim paint as the house, so there was no need to prime. Just simply clean, scuff sand, wipe dust off and paint.

To refresh the shelves, simply apply 2 coats of Emerald Urethane Trim Enamel -Extra White Semi-Gloss letting the paint dry completely between coats. Apply to shelves, sides, trim and cabinet doors.

STEP 6: (optional)

You can leave the paint as is (since Emerald Urethane Trim Enamel has a great finish).

STEP 7:

Remove any plastic and tape.

STEP 8:

Reinstall the shelves and the doors.

STEP 9:

Finally style the shelves with complimentary accessories and finishes. Gold looks great with Oceanside. I basically shopped my entire house for my pieces and I think they turned out great together.

They look sophisticated and not too dark at all.

I kept styling simple and used mostly white accessories.

What do you think? Did you like how they turned out?

For more paint projects check out my buffalo check wall and my laundry room makeover!

Be back soon!

March 30, 2018 By Yami Leave a Comment

Free Spring Printables

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It’s Good Friday and I am looking forward to the weekend and Spring Break. It will be a nice change to the hectic morning and afternoon routines. We don’t have any plans to go out since we are taking care of a few projects around the house which will be kinda nice.

As I mentioned in my last post, I have been wanting to create a free printables library, but just never got around to doing it. However, that has changed and I have my first freebies in the library!

One of the easiest ways to change out your decor is by changing out framed art for the seasons!

And right now I have some free Spring printables, Easter printables and a couple generic ones, but I plan to add more very shortly!

So if there are any that you have been looking for and have not found online let me know. I also plan on creating some “Spanglish”ones that I think would be super cute since there are no “farmhouse” themed signs out there in Spanish (or at least any that I have seen).

The printables are in a password protected page and in order to access them, just enter your details in the box below and you will get an email automatically with the directions on how to access them.

Easy peasy!

You will only have to do this once! One I announce the addition of more printables just go back to that page and enter the password again.

Just be sure to save the email with the information when you receive it. 😉

Related: DIY Easter Moss Bunny Tutorial

Here is a sneak peak of what is currently inside the library!

Hope you enjoy these printables! I am looking forward to adding more to the library soon!

I hope everyone has a Happy Easter!

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March 23, 2018 By Yami 2 Comments

QUE PASA AT THE LATINA’S NO. 4

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Hello! I figured it was a good time for another “Que Pasa at the Latina’s” post. I mentioned in my last tutorial that I have been going through some things in the background which is why I was away for a little bit… truth be told, things have been a little overwhelming with my kids having so many activities at school that have required me to be involved one way or another.

In addition, I still haven’t finished unpacking….

It’s terrible, I know!!!! I’m so ashamed….

There are so many boxes in the basement that I hate venturing down there simply because it is a constant reminder of what I need (but don’t want to tackle).

But the truth is I need to tackle it and the rest of the clutter that has been causing me unnecessary stress so I decided to bite the bullet and buy Marie Kondo’s book on decluttering and organization – more specifically the Konmari method that everyone has been raving about.

This is the first time I have ever done this, but I feel I need to get rid of the “stuff” in my home that I just don’t need and hopefully that will help remove the “stuff” in my head that can cause overwhelm. I am excited to get started and am excited to share my experience with the whole process.

Who knows?!?! Maybe this will inspire a few of you as well and we can even go through the process together.

Also, for some time I have been wanting to create a free printable library for you all to download simple decor artwork for your home and I am glad to say that I have started already.

I will be releasing some sweet printables for Spring and Easter in a couple of days so stay tuned for that email! Here is a quick example of one the prints below!

Also, if you recall, we recently transformed our littlest’s bedroom where I showed you how to paint a buffalo check wall. Well, that only means one thing… that we are on to our next project.

Right now we have been tackling our master bedroom and then we will move on to our oldest’s room. I will be sharing the “before” pictures with you in the next few days as well.

I will leave you with two words that describe the before of my master bedroom…. “Mexican restaurant”…. oh yeah, I’m totally serious! Stay tuned!

Something else I have been working on is my YouTube channel. I have been surprised at the support and growth it has had over the past couple of months. I’m already getting close to 2,000 subscribers and when I do I will be hosting a giveaway!

On my channel I share organizational tips, like this one where I used Dollar Tree products, fabric tutorials like my most popular video on felt flowers and transformations like the recent one I did for the $5 Goodwill challenge where I created a beautiful vignette on one of my nightstands with probably the most inexpensive Goodwill find yet!

My plan is to create a video for each blog post since some people are more visual…

So if you haven’t subscribed make sure you do here to check out more videos coming your way!

That’s it for now my friends!

I will see you in a couple of days!

March 22, 2018 By Yami 14 Comments

Thrift Store Lamp Transformation

Hello friends! I didn’t realize it had been this long since I wrote a new post. Yikes! Truth be told… many things have been going on in the background and these past few weeks have been a little overwhelming, however, I am glad to say I am back in the game and you will be seeing more of me and my projects. I have several in the works and will be sharing my ideas in the next few days.

I have been thinking about implementing some lifestyle changes recently and one of my newest (and most important) goals this year for me is to spend as little as possible when it comes to my home’s decor.

Our home is large….. 5,200 sq. ft. large and since I stay at home I cannot just go out and get whatever I want especially since I am really trying to implement my new style and make the best with what I have until I can do all the things I want with my home.

However, I still want a stylish home!!! Gah!

And I know, these things take time and I have been focused on the end goal instead of making the best of the journey and allowing it to properly feed my destination.

So…. that being said, it’s back to Goodwill Hunting as I like to call it and since I have completed my craft room I will be putting it to good use as I transform inexpensive finds to fit my needs and my style.

Related: $5 Goodwill Challenge

And what better way to start than with a thrift store challenge!

I joined several other bloggers to get my butt into gear and get me started on this journey. In today’s post I will be showing you what I did in my latest thrift store lamp transformation (that was almost a disaster).

It will be a monthly thing to so the details are below in case you wish to join along.