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November 16, 2021 By Yami Leave a Comment

Painted Bookcases For Our Homeschool Space

EASY DIY Painted Bookcases For Our Homeschool Space

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I cannot believe it is already the end of October! It seems like summer was just here and we started on our homeschool journey. A few months in and things are going great! We have been really enjoying our new routine.

The only thing I still need to work on is our homeschool space. I really want a space that is inviting and fun for the kids yet blends seamlessly with the rest of the house. One of the things I needed to tackle was storage space for books and I was finally able to make some progress on that front.

Over the summer, I came upon a couple of bookshelves on FB Marketplace for only $10 each. They needed an update, but they were in good condition and had great bones.

As you know, I love giving furniture pieces makeovers so I was eager to give these bookcases a fresh look even though they were just simple bookcases. Sometimes it can be easy to overlook simple pieces like this when they are listed online. Even though they don’t have intricate design elements they can still make an impact in any room. Plus, they are functional pieces for storage and that’s a double bonus!

Now, these bookcases are pretty dark so one of the most important things I needed to consider was using a good primer to cover the dark color, especially since I was going to lighten it up. I also wanted to make sure the paint treatment would last, because after all, this was going to be used by kids.

I have used KILZ® Primer in the past with previous furniture projects and it has always worked great so it was a no-brainer that I would use it for this project as well!

For this go-around I used KILZ® All Purpose 2 Primer easily found at your local hardware store.

This primer is great for blocking medium stains including minor water stains, rust, grease, ink and even marker. It’s ideal for changing colors and reduces the number of coats of paint necessary to complete a project. KILZ® All Purpose 2 works both for interior and exterior applications and it can be applied on surfaces such as wood, drywall, plaster, paneling, masonry, and even metal.

Another great feature is that it works with oil and water-based paints so it gives you flexibility.

Application is easy. First, I made sure that the bookcase surfaces were clean. Then, I used a small angled sash brush as well as a 4 inch foam roller to apply the primer.

Applying the primer is simple. I like to use the angled brush to get in all of the nooks and creases first and then I roll over everything to make it smooth with the roller.

When applying it on long surfaces, I like to roll the roller from one end of the piece to the other. This helps ensure a nice smooth application straight across.

And I make sure to get every single last part of the bookcases. If it was getting painted, it was getting primed!

Now, if you ever use primer and notice that the primed piece looks a little streaky or uneven – this is perfectly normal. As long as it is covered, it is fine!

Just make sure it is completely dry before you move onto the next step!

Once the bookcases were dry I was ready to paint!

I have been liking more earthy and warm tones lately when selecting my colors. I really love Solid Wood from Magnolia Home by Joanna Gains®. It’s like a mushroom color (at least that’s what it looks like to me).

So I used this paint for the bookcases. I use the same angled sash brush for the creases and nooks, but for the roller, I prefer to use a Wooster Pro 4 inch roller for smooth surfaces. It gives the painted surface a smoother finish in my opinion.

It’s the same roller I use for my kitchen cabinets as well.

The second difference is that I always apply two coats of paint no matter what. For me, this is imperative as this ensures that the surface is completely covered.

I let the second coat dry for at least 24 hours so that the paint could properly cure. Then, it’s all about the decorating!

I used mostly books and things I had on hand, but I was able to get a few fun accessories to make the space for fun.

And what is a homeschool space without a globe?!??

We are slowly adding more books to our collection, but I think we have a great start!

I love how fresh and clean these bookcases look now with their new paint!

The final application looks great and the paint is holding up well!

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Let me know your thoughts on how they turned out below and don’t forget to check out KILZ® Brand for all of your priming needs!

That is definitely an amazing side-by-side! We can’t wait to get started learning in this space next week!

If you have any questions, make sure to list them below and I will see you back here soon.

Until then… adios!

November 15, 2021 By Yami Leave a Comment

DIY Vintage Frame Ornaments

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Hi friends! It is the most wonderful time of the year! I’m enjoying the colder weather along with cozy nights by the fire.

This year I wanted to change up my Christmas decor, and I wanted some unique pieces. But I also wanted to do it in a budget-friendly manner. So I thought I would create some new ornaments myself. And I got to try a new craft that I had never done before.

I had seen several DIYers use IOD molds and air clay before and the first person I saw who used this was Debi at Debi’s Designs Diary. She has done many tutorials on her Youtube channel and she has an online shop so I thought I would finally give them a try.

I have been really inspired by old world home decor lately. And I came across these frame molds that were just adorable. I also purchased a couple of packets of air dry clay ( I only used 1 for this project).

It took me a few tries to get the hang of it, but I quickly caught on and it was super simple to do.

Before you start make sure to dust the molds with cornstarch so the clay doesn’t stick.

Then, roll the clay in your hands to get it warmed up and loose.

Once it’s more malleable push the clay into the molds.

Once I made sure everything was pressed down evenly, I used a thin scraper to remove the excess from the mold.

Then, I removed the mold by peeling it away from the clay frame.

The frames need a good amount of time to dry, so set the frames aside at least 24 hours to dry completely.

Please note: My frames didn’t crack as they dried, but I noticed they did shrink a tiny bit.

Afterwards, I took gold acrylic paint. I used the Treasure Gold paint by Folkart because it is highly pigmented and it has a vintage tone to it.

As the frames dry you can find landscape (or any type) prints online that you may like to use. There are a ton of free printable options on Pinterest. You can print them out in tiny sizes so that they may fit inside the tiny frames. Then you cut them down to fit each one.

Please note: You can always hand paint this if you wish, or you can also use family pictures for this as well.

I then used matte Mod Podge to apply the prints onto the frame. First, I applied some one the middle section of the frame…

Then I added the print and applied more Mod Podge on top of it to seal it.

Once they were dry I got some ribbon and used clear craft glue to adhere it to the back of each ornament so I could hang them.

Please note: Hot glue will not work for this.

And that was it! I love how they turned out. They are so unique and add so much character to the tree.

I love the various shapes and sizes they come in. They can also be painted to suit any color scheme and can be given as keepsake gifts for the holidays as well.

I just love the unique touch each one has. Let me know what you think of these below.

If you like this, make sure to check out my latest video where I share 8 more inexpensive DIYs for the holidays!

I will see you in the next one.

Until then… adios!

September 28, 2021 By Yami Leave a Comment

How To Update Old Pumpkins

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Every year around this time we take out our fall decor and spruce our homes bringing in change. And all throughout stores there are so many beautiful things we can buy to add on to our current home decor. The thing is that it’s nice to follow new trends and change things up. But it’s also nice to save money. So how can we do both?

Revamp your outdated decor!

Yep! Mind-blowing, I know. 🤪

But it really is so easy and even fun, plus you save money so why not?!

Just look at the image below. These are some of the pumpkins I used to decorate this year. They are old and outdated pumpkins that I revamped to bring in a new look for fall this year. And it didn’t cost me more than $5 of supplies I already had in my stash.

So here is what I did… I took out some old pumpkins that I wasn’t using. This one is actually a Halloween one, but I don’t decorate the inside of the house for Halloween.

Full disclosure, my house is decorated for Christmas in October. #YouTubelife

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I had some yarn from Dollar Tree. I found these a few weeks ago and I really liked their colors and their quality. The store has really stepped up.

So the first thing I did was remove the stem and make a hole on the top and bottom of the pumpkin.

Then, I began cutting small bunches of yarn and applying them with hot glue. I cut the ends and wrapped them over and into the inside of the pumpkin, tucking the ends away.

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Then I just repeated. I kept adding little bunches making sure to keep the yarn straight and covering the parts of the pumpkins that protrude outward.

Once most of the pumpkin was covered and all that was left to cover was the inside creases I began creating braids out of the bunches of yarn.

And then I added them to the areas where the creases were still exposed.

Finally, when the pumpkin was complete, I took the glue gun and inserted it at the top. Most of the yarn had covered the hole and the heat helped open it back up so that I could put the stem back in.

After I put the stem back, I was done!

Perfection! I love the added detail of the braids. And the green color is so pretty and fresh.

Plus the yarn and braids give it a cozy feel.

It goes perfectly with the rest of the pumpkins I updated also.

As well as the topiary I just created which I shared here.

I tried so many different techniques to update some more of my pumpkins.

Here I used sticky beading from Dollar Tree and raffia from a hula skirt.

I decided to stencil this one. The stencil bled a bit, but it kinda gave it a water color feel.

I used a two-tone yarn for this small pumpkin and a mini gourd for the stem.

And I used chenille yarn for this one and wrapped it horizontally to give it a different look.

I added some lace to another.

And for this one I used Dollar Tree, rub on transfers. There really are so many options!

Now I have a huge assortment of pumpkins and I didn’t have to buy anything new! Total win in my book!

You can check out how did each one of these other pumpkins in the video below:

How To Update Old Pumpkins

I hope you enjoyed this sweet little idea and hopefully you can give it a try! It was so much fun to do. Don’t forget to share with your crafty friends and I will see you back here soon.

Until then… adios!

September 24, 2021 By Yami Leave a Comment

DIY Pumpkin Topiary

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Hey friends! Every couple of months my dear friend Courtney at Creative on the Cheap hosts a Mystery Box Challenge on her channel and invites several YouTubers to join in on the fun.

This is what the challenge entails. We shop for another Youtuber and we are supposed to buy things we can DIY with. Courtney picks the store we shop at and in that box we are supposed to have 8-10 items and 2 “challenge” items. The challenge items are things we wouldn’t normally craft with (nor would want to).

This month we were to shop at Wal Mart and we were to include 2 challenge items. Plus, this month there was a twist. We were to send them an unfinished DIY project that we never finished ourselves so that they could complete it.

We are to film ourselves opening the box for the first time so we can capture our reactions as we see the items (they are hysterical). You can watch the entire video unfold below.

In today’s post, I will be sharing one of the six DIYs I created from the box, so I hope you enjoy!

Natalee from Designed to the Nines, sent me my box and among the things in it was a new large pumpkin, a pumpkin she tried to DIY previously (her unfinished item), some rope and a tension rod (one of the challenge items) as well as a greenery bush. I will be using all of these to create my topiary.

As you can see the unfinished pumpkin had words painted on it which I chose to paint over with one of my favorite chalk paint colors, Sandstone. I used it on these candleholders as well.

Afterwards, I added some metallic green paint to the top with a sponge brush. The other new pumpkin that Natalee had sent me also had this detail and I wanted to tie the two together.

While that dried, I started working with the rope. I like getting these gift boxes at Dollar Tree often because I am always using them to make planter crates. They are perfect for them.

I thought I would wrap the rope around it to create a square basket.

It took quite a bit of patience and the entire rope, but I wrapped it completely.

Next I took apart the tension rod. I only needed one of the pieces. This rod would hold my topiary in place. I also added some floral foam to the basket and secured with hot glue.

Afterwards, I removed the pumpkin stem from the larger pumpkin and then I took my hot glue gun and melted holes on the top and bottom of it. This would help the rod go through easier.

I inserted the rod the larger pumpkin and down into the floral foam.

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In order to fill in the gaps underneath the pumpkin, I used stems from the greenery bush.

Then I did the same thing with the green pumpkin.

I used the large pumpkin’s original stem on the green one and that was it! The topiary was complete!

I love how it turned out! Who would have thought that these were random items that were sent to me in a box?!?!?

It looks perfect in front of my fireplace. What do you think?

I will say sometimes this Mystery Box can be extremely challenging and sometimes projects like these make it all worthwhile. This is definitely a keeper!

As always share with your friends and don’t forget to check out the rest of the video to see what else I got in my box…. one word… animal. 😱

I will see you all in the next one!

Until then… adios!

September 22, 2021 By Yami 6 Comments

Pottery Barn Dupe Ring Candle Holders

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Happy Wednesday friends! Hope you are well. Today is the Look for Less Challenge over on my Youtube channel and I am really excited because it is something that my subscribers really enjoy. So of course, I am sharing my look for less dupe here as well!

If you are not familiar with the Look for Less Challenge, it is where I challenge fellow Youtubers to recreate high end home decor pieces on a smaller budget.

I saw these gorgeous candle holders on Pottery Barn’s website and I instantly wanted to recreate them… because, why not?!

If I were to buy a pair of these I would spend $158 (plus tax)… so let’s see what I come up with.

I found these larger rings on Amazon. The smaller one is 8 inches in diameter and the larger one is 10 inches. You can always use embroidery hoops for this, however, these are thicker and wider and I thought they would do a much better job at replicating the original ones.

I like to get these dupes as close to the originals as possible so these were a great find for this DIY.

In my stash, I had these Christmas craft ornaments from a couple years ago. I hadn’t found a reason to use them yet (hoarder, I know). They were 50% off at the time and I thought they would be perfect for the round base to place the candle on.

I removed the tops with my handy miter sheers.

And then sanded the edge smooth.

Next, I had some of this stuff called Edgemate. This is the stuff you iron onto plywood to clean the edges up. We are working on my studio right now and we had some left over from when my husband built the bottom cabinets for my space.

I sliced them in half to make them thinner and hot-glued it onto the perimeter of the round disc, giving it a slight lip.

Tip: If you don’t have something like Edgemate, you can always use an embroidery hoop for this step. They are inexpensive and work well for this.

I also had scrap pieces of plywood that my husband cut down to these small pieces. These were perfect for the bottom base.

RELATED: Pottery Barn Artisan Vase Dupe

Next, I used wood glue to adhere the hoops onto the plywood rectangles. I made the rectangles different sizes to complement the different size hoops.

Tip: If you have rough edges on your plywood, use wood putty to fill in the raw edge and sand them to make them smooth.

If you notice above on the left side of the image, there is a small dowel piece – that small piece is glued on next. It was literally a small scrap piece of dowel that I cut into two pieces.

Finally, I glued the round disc onto the dowel piece and I let everything dry at once.

After they dried completely, I used black chalk paint to give them one coat of paint. Then after they dried, I used my brushed metal acrylic paint in “brushed black” to give it a more metal look.

You can see the difference between the flat black chalk paint and the metallic paint below.

I let that layer of paint dry and that was it! I love how these turned out!

What do you think?

I love having both of them in the two different sizes. These are slightly smaller than the originals but no one would really know the difference.

I think we have another amazing Pottery Barn dupe! So how did I do?

I tallied up what I spent for this which includes the hoops and the ornaments and it totaled $17. The paint and scraps I used where not included in this final cost, but you could easily do these for about $25 should you need to buy everything.

If you would like to see all of the high end dupes I created you can go here and check out my playlist of all the Look for Less Challenges I have taken on.

Don’t forget to share with your friends who love high end home decor on a budget!

Pottery Barn Dupe Ring Candle Holders

I hope you enjoyed this DIY and I will see you in the next one! Until then…. adios!

August 31, 2021 By Yami Leave a Comment

Decorating for Fall – Living Room

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Hello everyone! Happy last day of August! Can you believe that Fall is already around the corner? Well, I am excited to be back to my regular program and I thought I would share an update to my living space along with some fall decorating.

What’s even more exciting is that I have a chance for you all to win an amazing Fall Makeover Giveaway – the details are at the end of this post (giveaway is now closed-thank you to all who entered).

My living area has been a mash up of random things and frankly I have not shared much of it since I have been a little embarrassed. This is literally my main wall and well… it’s not cute.

Ever since we moved in I have been grateful for a real wood-burning fireplace, but not at all enchanted by the orange brick and unnecessarily high mantel that makes the ceiling feel a lot closer to the ground.

Let’s face it, it was an eye sore and no matter what I did in the space, it always looked awkward. Something else I haven’t liked is having a ridiculously large flat screen. It sits to the right of the fireplace on top of a low console that just didn’t match the rest of the decor.

It all just needed to go.

So my husband and I gave it an entire makeover! I moved the large flatscreen out, and brought in a smaller one from the basement. Then I sold the console on FB Marketplace, and with the money I purchased paint for the fireplace.

I share all of the fireplace details here.

The room looks bigger and taller now.

Since everything looked so great I took the opportunity to redecorate for Fall along with the help of Plow & Hearth, an online warehouse that has a variety of decor items for your home. They have everything from seasonal decor, accent furniture, to practical outdoor items that make gardening a breeze.

They have a mix of both traditional and more modern items that can be enjoyed by everyone.

*Before I continue, I just want to remind you that you can always view the video version of this post on my channel here.

I wanted my fall decor this season to not only be beautiful, but practical. Plow & Hearth has this gorgeous new wingback chair this season and I decided to place it by the fireplace. I find it would be a great place to read stories by the fire.

Next to it, I have this gorgeous galvanized ash bucket in copper. It is currently housing my Fatwood firestarter sticks that smell amazing.

Behind that is a hand forged iron fireplace tool set that should stand the test of time. The last one we had kind of fell apart (I think it was more for decorative purposes) so I hope to use this one quite a bit this winter. It is conveniently available in a taller size that helps my husband since he’s a pretty tall guy.

In front of the chair, and anchoring the space, is the most gorgeous rug! This Wakefield border polyester rug is nice and neutral but it brings in so many warm tones that are perfect for this leaf-changing season. It is so soft and plush and the pattern on it is so lovely.

Another addition to the living room is this gorgeous set of nesting tables. Plow & Hearth has a line of reclaimed wood pieces. This wood can range from railroad ties to old buildings so each set is unique.

The tables add warmth and functionality to the space and the metal bases are so sturdy.

RELATED: Feminine Fall Tablescape

I added these beautiful black LED lanterns to each side of the fireplace. The maple leaf garland is also LED and what’s so nice about the P&H LED pre-lit greenery and lanterns is that you can set them on a timer. They go on for 6 hours and off for 18 hours, so you can set and forget and they will always come on at the same time.

How cool is that!?!?

I removed the secretary desk that was in the corner and the space feel so much larger. I swapped the curtains out for a wheat-colored buffalo check. These curtains are lined and meant to keep the cold out and heat in (or vice versa depending on the season).

I love buffalo check but I didn’t necessarily want the black and white for this room. This is much warmer.

These LED (imitation) wax candles are amazing, the feel like the real deal and the hand forged candlesticks look like something from Hocus Pocus!

I have a beautiful place to stack the wood this winter as well. There is so much joy to be had in this space!

I am enjoying the warmer tones and if you know me I am all about the cooler tones, but something is just taking my soul back to the more traditional look these days. The browns and oranges look so beautiful against the white backdrop.

RELATED: Gorgeous Fall Wreath Dupe

I sewed a few new cushion covers and added them to my sofa. I decided I would switch out the khaki slipcover for the white one this season.

The striped ones are the new ones, and the cushions with the leaves were from a few years past that I made. They are still holding strong!

After adding a few pumpkins, my space was complete. The tray lays on top of a 40 year old table that used to belong to my parents before I was born. It’s pretty banged up but I thought I would give it a nice home since it was literally in my father’s shed for the last 13 years. I hope to pass it along to one of my kids one day.

UPDATE:

Thank you to everyone who entered the Fall Makeover Giveaway! One lucky winner is to receive a $500 gift card to spend on their website! Entry has closed and I appreciate everyone who participated.

GOOD LUCK to everyone and I will see you back here very soon!

Until then, adios!

May 10, 2021 By Yami 1 Comment

Secretary “Cottage” Desk Makeover

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This week has been a very productive one and let me say it feels so good. Today I am sharing my secretary desk from hell. LOL! Yes I said that. This thing gave me a run for my money but I did not stop until I finally was able to finish it.

It has been a while now since I have wanted a secretary like this and I was able to finally pick one up from FB Marketplace. From the start I knew I wanted to give it a make over. I was not fond of the dark stain and I had seen several online that others had painted lighter and I wanted to try it out for myself.

Here is what it looked like when I purchased it. It had a finial at the top but I removed it from transport and then I ended up liking it without it.

When I first began to redo this desk, I was reached out to by a company who wished to send me a sample of their furniture paint that was a one and done deal. They assured me their paint would need no primer and minimal prep.

Since they had great reviews and many people used it, I thought I would try it out. Unfortunately it did NOT work so well for me. There was severe bleed through with this piece. I am not sure whether it was the paint, the age of the secretary, the type of wood or finish that did this, but it was pretty bad and I had gotten a but frustrated.

I had painted furniture before and always used an oil based primer especially when not using chalk paint and I knew better. But sometimes you just have to try things out and learn.

So after I went through all of that I decided to use my trusty primer to seal all of the bleed-through. This is what I use for my dark furniture before I paint.

Once the primer was dry I sanded everything with an orbital sander to make sure if was nice and smooth. But then came my next mishap.

I tried to use a new spray gun to paint the secretary (thinking it would be quick and give me a smooth finish). While I followed directions it didn’t come out so well. The paint came out super splotchy and uneven everywhere. There were huge globs of paint in sections so I decided to stop.

So here I am trying to sand every detail smooth again.

Oh, the horror. Another life lesson I guess…. just go with what you know… for now.

I used Glidden paint for this project in a semi-gloss (which is great for furniture since it makes it super wipeable). It’s a light gray color.

I used an angled sash brush for the corners and a foam roller for the flat and smooth areas.

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I wanted to add a little extra character by adding some beadboard that I had left over from my kitchen renovation and apply it to the back of the shelves.

The Latino Engineer helped me with cutting them and I installed them.

I used liquid nails and a nail gun to install.

One thing you need to make sure when you do something like this, is that the lines match up as you move from one shelf section to another. This will make it look like one solid piece of bead-board instead of 3. Plus the lines lining up will look so much better.

Make sure to caulk all of the edges of the bead-board so that it looks seamless.

I wanted the piece to have a two-toned look so I painted the beadboard white. And while it’s hard to tell in the images, the secretary is painted in 2 different colors.

Finally, I wanted to reuse the old hardware so I decided to spray paint them black. But then after putting them back on I didn’t like them so I removed them again. This time I spray painted them a copper (hammered) metallic color.

I am so glad I changed them. The black was just too stark.

Then lastly it was time to style. I added a mix of books and things I already had on hand along with some of my previous DIYs.

I love the old key that came with the secretary and the lighter color of the secretary now accentuates the little key.

How many DIYs can you spot here? ?

Leaving the original handles allowed me to keep this makeover really inexpensive.

I removed the doors from the top (but kept them in case I wish to do something with them in the future).

I love the look this secretary has now. It still has that vintage look but it has that nice soft cottage feel. The bead-board gave it that extra detail and it’s completely functional still which is great!

I placed it next to my fireplace and I love the location.

Let me know what you think! I worked on some other items during the time I was remaking this secretary and you are welcome to check them out below.

Finishing Up DIY Projects

As always you can PIN this or share with a friend who would enjoy.

I will see you next time.

Until then… adios!

May 6, 2021 By Yami 4 Comments

Calming Master Bedroom Makeover

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With the weather getting warmer here now, my husband and I will start renovating our home at a faster rate. We hope to take advantage of the nicer weather outside to get a lot more projects completed. If you have been following me on Instagram you know there is a lot more going on than just home renovation and your messages and support are always so kind. Thank you.

With so many projects up ahead I realized that in order to be able to complete them (and stay sane ?) I needed a place to retreat to and wind down at the end of the day. A place where I can go to relax and recharge for the next day of work. And unfortunately I did not have one.

Behold my very sad master bedroom.

We literally moved in and planted our furniture in the space. The only thing that changed was the carpet (yep, the one that sent me to the hospital, remember that?).

It was boring and it had golden walls. I hadn’t made an effort to put any decor up and each corner had little bits of clutter here and there. Frankly, at the end of the day I was just too tired and since no one ever saw our bedroom, it remained neglected.

I am not going to lie, sharing these images on here is a little embarrassing, but even us DIYers often have these “dirty little secrets”.

I literally had a moving box (unpacked) by the door. Yep!

It was pretty bad and I had to do something about it before we continued on with our renovations. So I came up with the following mood board for the room.

I knew I wanted calm colors for the space and I wanted to create a brick accent wall. But I couldn’t do real brick since I was on a strict budget. However, I still wanted to get the look. I also needed to keep my all white bedroom furniture (again budget) so I had to darken the walls a bit to balance it out.

Below was my vision and I was really looking forward to getting started.

While I was actually making plans for this space the opportunity to work with Purple became available and I was beyond excited! We love Purple mattresses. As a matter of fact, we purchased one a couple of years ago and talked about it on our channel.

We had purchased the original purple mattress and it has done very well for us, but now there are so many options as far as mattresses go. These beds are like no other and give you the best sleep. They have the most unique design and technology behind them.

Here are some fun facts…

Purple was started by 2 brothers: an actual rocket scientist and a tech comfort genius. They originally began their work to develop better cushions for wheelchairs. It soon evolved into more comfortable medical beds and then finally they were able to bring the comfort right home to you and me. Their hyper elastic gel grid technology is what makes this mattress so unique.

This mattress’s special grid offers durability, cooling features that prevent you from getting too hot at night, and giving you maximum support without the unnecessary pressure. The best thing about it is that it takes care of all our sleeping needs (even if my husband and I have different preferences on comfort).

The Purple 4 is so much thicker than our last mattress. We decided to go with the Purple 4 because my husband is big guy who sleeps on his side snuggled with a ton of pillows (don’t tell him I said that). I am less “high maintenance” and prefer to sleep on my back, however, there is one thing we both love and that is feeling like we are sleeping on a cloud. As time goes by we both have come to appreciate softer surfaces to rest on.

The Purple 4 provides us with just that. And while the original is still a great mattress, the difference in “lightness” is significant. It’s sturdy, yet soft at the same time.

The original is a comfortable mattress, but is more firm. The Purple 4 gives me the support I need sleeping on my back while making it extremely comfortable for my husband to sleep on his side. We wake up even more rested now (the only reason it can be hard to get out of bed, is because we are so comfortable in it).

It features a nice sleek look with a smooth quilted exterior.

Their pillows also feature their hyper elastic gel grid technology!

And not only do they have mattresses and pillows, but they have the most amazing soft stretchy sheets. They come in several different colors now which makes this “neutral loving” lady so happy.

If you haven’t tried out Purple or wish to get more information on their sleep options, definitely check out Purple to see everything they have to offer. We even included more information in our video below!

BELOW you can watch how we transformed our new master bedroom STEP by STEP!

Everything we used to make this space is included in the description box of the video above including paint colors, tools etc.

Here is what the room looks like now…

So much better!

That my friends is a faux brick wall made from these panels you can by at your local hardware store. They look so real you would NEVER guess they weren’t. The full step by step instructions are in the video above.

And can we talk about those walls? They are no longer golden!

The color is Clean Slate by Magnolia.

I solved the small clutter issue by adding several storage pieces to the room in order to gather all the knick knacks. This allowed me to keep the room pretty simple.

And then I made sure to add tons of layers of sheets and comforters on top of my new mattress so that it had that luxury hotel feel. My husband thinks it’s a bit much (LOL), but it feels like heaven!

I created a sitting area where the huge armoire used to be.

My husband wants to leave it out of the bedroom and I am not sure I am convinced yet so we will see how that goes. ?

I added soft linen looking curtains on both sides of the window to soften the brick wall up. The walls are still a little bare but I hope to add some pieces to make it more homey. Right now I am just enjoying that brick wall.

I did bring back my DIY sunburst mirror that I created in my last home. It had been in the basement stored all this time and it’s so good to see it back up. That sunburst is one my favorite DIY’s of all time.

But look at that wall! It’s my most favorite wall in the house now. The space just looks so different with it. And since my home is completely brick on the outside, the brick wall is not out of place. It feels as if it was there all along.

My husband was skeptical of it at first, but I think I convinced him. ?

And what about all those pillows? They may be a pain to put back on every morning, but it’s so worth it!

The room feels like a getaway now.

What do you think of the new master bedroom? Do you like the changes? What do you think I should add to the bare walls? Should I bring the armoire back? Inquiring minds want to know….

One thing is for sure, I am so happy that I now have a space for my husband and I to relax. And we are so happy we are getting even better rest with our new purple mattress. The combination of better sleep and a calming space makes for a better wake up in the morning.

Don’t forget to check out more on all your sleep options here my friends! I cannot wait to enjoy this mattress for years to come.

Wishing you all sweet dreams….

I will see you back here soon!

Until then… adios!

May 5, 2021 By Yami Leave a Comment

Coastal Rope Wreath DIY

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Every once in a while, I like to do compilation videos on my channel. This helps newer subscribers become familiar with any past DIYs that they haven’t seen yet and it also gives me the opportunity to group things in a video with a particular theme.

I have used Dollar Tree rope to create a lot of DIYs and I thought it would be great to round up some old ones and create some new ones, so that’s what I did.

I shared 12 ROPE DIYs in my recent video and in today’s post I am sharing one of those 12. This is a brand-new DIY and I think it’s perfect for the warmer months ahead. It has a coastal feel but it’s not too “themey” which is just the way I like it.

The next bonus is that it’s super easy to make and really inexpensive.

Coastal Rope Wreath DIY

What you need:

Wreath Form
Nautical Rope
Regular Rope
Greenery
Floral
Hot Glue Gun and Glue

I took a green wreath form and wrapped 2 different types of Dollar Tree rope around (the nautical newer one and their original brown one).

Quick note: when choosing your nautical rope make sure you select the same color. Some batches were dyed differently. I know it’s hard to tell, but the left rope below is more creamy and the one on the right is more gray. It may be subtle but it can affect your final look.

Moving on…

You want to wrap your rope two at a time, making sure that they are nice and tight as you go around.

You will notice that the rope will start to become more and more angled as you continue. This is due to the roundness of the wreath. You can go as far as you can without it being too much of a slant.

Once it was too slanted, I decided to stop and continue my rope wrapping on the other side. You can see what I am referring to below.

The good news is that I did not have to go all the way to the bottom since I was going to add greenery.

I had some leftover palms from a previous DIY that I adhered with some hot glue.

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Then I added one stem of pink flowers to the front. I didn’t want to add too many since in this case less is more. You can choose to add as many or as little as you want and you can use different colors of flowers as well.

And that was pretty much it! I hot-glued small piece of jute to the back of the wreath and hung it up with a command hook.

It’s simple but the rope just makes a beautiful statement. And now that my door is a blue color, I think it looks perfect for summer!

I think the combination of the two ropes is stunning and so unique. Put this on your front door and your guests will love it for sure!

If you love this you might want to check out the rest of my ROPE DIYs below!

Let me know what you think of this summer wreath and don’t forget to share this with someone you know!

Coastal Rope Wreath DIY

I will see you back here soon!

Until then… adios!

March 12, 2021 By Yami 10 Comments

Pottery Barn Artisan Vase Dupe

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Hey there friends! Hope you are all having a wonderful week. The weather is getting warmer and I am loving every bit of it. I really enjoy working outside on projects and I would much rather do it in the warmth.

Lately, I have been running a little low on thrifted items to make over so I decided to go thrifting last week. I was able to venture out to some new stores and I came across some great finds! You can come shop with me and check out my entire haul here.

For this post we are going to focus on the jug (or vase, whichever you prefer?). I knew I had to have it the minute I saw it. At $6.99 it was a little on the high end for me, but I loved the shape and knew exactly what I wanted to do.

I had come across these artisan vases online at Pottery Barn a few days prior and I was inspired to create something similar.

Look at those prices… yeah, that’s a no go from me. ?

The surface of the jug that I bought was not what I had in mind for my look and it had little recessed areas on the decorative florals that I needed to get rid of… so the first thing I did was get some joint compound.

It was what I had on hand, however spackle could work for this too.

I made sure the surface was clean first, then I removed the sticker and sprayed it down with mix of 50/50 alcohol and water. I wiped it well and let it dry.

With some gloves, I then applied joint compound all over the jug, using my hands to create long strokes from top to bottom.

I let it dry and then came back in to do it again, making sure the entire surface was covered. Once both coats were dry I came in with a 220 grit sandpaper and smoothed out the ridges that were naturally created as I covered the jug with compound.

After that was done I made sure to remove any excess sanding dust with a wet rag.

As you can see below, it wasn’t perfectly smooth but that’s how I wanted it since I did want it to look like an old handmade piece of pottery.

Next I took some chalk paint in the color milk jug (how appropriate) and gave the piece two coats.

Next was the fun part: distressing it to make it look like antique handmade artisan pottery! I mixed some of the milk jug paint with some of my favorite antiquing wax to darken the color a bit.

Then I began to use a flat brush and started to drag the side of the brush (with some paint) along the surface of the jug.

This process took a while for me since it was my first time trying… so I was winging it as I went.

The best thing about this though, is that you can do what you prefer for this process. You can add as much as you or as little paint for the “aging”. You can also choose to go with lighter or darker colors.

This is extremely versatile and super fun!

I came in with just the antiquing wax in some areas to make the aging more obvious. One thing I also made sure to do was paint the inside of the vase that was exposed. I didn’t want to have green pottery showing through.

In other areas of the jug I used a chip brush and I even incorporated vertical strokes.

Once I was done, here is how it turned out!

It turned out so good! And now I want more since this one is looking pretty lonely. Plus doing it again will give me more practice and time to test other modes of application.

I just love how it looks with florals as well. I will say I wasn’t sure I could pull this off since I really wanted it to look authentic but I think I did pretty good.

Would you try something like this? Let me know below….

I also have 4 other thrifty high end DIY’s that you might enjoy and you are welcome to watch below!

I hope you liked this thrifty high end dupe!

Don’t forget to share this with your friends and I will be back with more soon! Until next time… adios!

February 25, 2021 By Yami Leave a Comment

Faux Cement Tile DIY

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Hello friends!

Hope you are having a wonderful day! As warmer weather approaches I like to add more touches of blue throughout my home. One thing I enjoy doing is looking at high end home decor stores to gather inspiration and I happen to come across some cement tile prints on Ballard Design’s website.

I love cement tile, but I never pay for the real deal which is why I painted my laundry room floors in my last house to mimic them. Ahhh, I miss those floors.

Don’t worry, this project is not that huge….

I had some small wood squares from Plaid so I thought I would create some faux cement tiles for to display and add a pop of color around my home.

The first thing I did was paint the middle section with my favorite white chalk paint, White Adirondack.

Next, I used my Folkart Aged Glaze to stain the border frame.

Then I uploaded 3 different stencil patterns to my Cricut Design Studio and made some stencils using Cricut’s stencil vinyl.

I used my weeding tool to remove the small pieces from the stencils and then used some inexpensive clear contact paper as transfer tape to adhere it onto the small frames.

Once I got the placement right I used some Folkart Chalk Paint in the color Nautical to fill in the stencil.

I waited a little bit and then once the paint was a little dry I removed the stencil vinyl.

And that was it! These were so simple to make. And the best part is that you can choose the color and the design and it will cost so much less than the real thing!

You know I am always down for that!

I even love how they coordinate with my thrifted tray that I transformed and my Goodwill candleholders. I feel Spring fast approaching already.

What do you think? Would you make some of these yourself? I love that they are not only super simple to make, but that they still have a high end look without the expense!

If you like these, then you will love the rest of the projects in my latest video as well! Check it out below!

I hope you enjoyed this simple DIY!

As always don’t forget to share with your friends and I will see you back here next time!

Until then… adios!

February 17, 2021 By Yami 1 Comment

Free Table Transformation

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Hey there! Hope you are well and staying warm. It is a cold, but sunny day here in Georgia.

It’s been a while since I have done a furniture makeover and I thought it would be a nice time to share a new one. This is something I really love doing, but lately with all of the renovations, honestly, it’s hard to find the time.

I love picking up items from FB Marketplace and you can really score some good deals on there. I especially love getting items for FREE! It doesn’t happen to often so when it does it’s even sweeter!

I came across a listing for a side table. It was a free porch pick up and I was lucky enough to be the first person to respond.

The table had some water damage on the top, but the rest still had good bones.

I knew I wanted to paint it right away. So the first thing I did was tape off the straps to the legs and the bolts that held them together.

I used the color French Linen to paint the bottom part. For my application, I knew I wanted a smooth finish so I used a flat brush. And because I wanted a flawless finish I had to give the piece 3 full coats of paint.

It may seem like a small task, but with all of the pieces and the 4 sides to each piece it took a little longer than I expected. Plus, I took my time with the painting and made sure to use long even strokes.

Then I focused my attention on the tray (top) portion of the table. I thought it would look nice with a two-tone look so I decided to paint this part in White Adirondack.

I made sure to cover all of the corner metal pieces with painters tape since I really liked them the way they were.

Then I proceeded to paint with the same flat brush using long strokes.

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After the third coat dried, I decided to smooth out the tray with fine sandpaper and distress the edges. Since I knew this piece would get used quite a bit, eventually it would get some wear so I might as well make it look like that on purpose.

I did not distress the legs though.

When I was done sanding I made sure to seal both pieces with Debi’s Design Diaries’ clear wax and let it cure overnight.

The final step was to use my favorite grasscloth contact paper that I had already used for a thrifted tray makeover and my husband’s old humidor box.

I seriously love this grasscloth contact paper. It’s textured, has a nice neutral color and I still have more left over so it was well worth getting and it’s not even expensive!

I like to cut my contact paper really close to the edges of the piece and then roll it out gently, pulling the backing away as I go. I find this gives you the flattest application with almost no bubbling.

If you wear socks while you do this, it comes out even better. Just sayin’! ?

Once the paper was on, it was ready to set up and style next to the couch!

I love how it turned out and I’m glad that I gave it a two-toned look. The grasslcoth contact paper adds some more dimension and texture as well as protect the piece.

In addition the wax seals the piece and protects it from scuffs and smudges.

It’s definitely not bad considering that I got it for free and used paint and supplies that I already had on hand. Tell me what you think below!

By the way, if you like that vase with the blue pattern, it was a Look for Less Dupe I did a couple of years ago. You can check it out here.

It is true what they say… “One man’s trash is a DIYer’s treasure.”

If you enjoyed this you might also like what I did to my second piece below. Check out the video on what I did to transform it here!

I will see you back here next week! Until then… adios!

February 11, 2021 By Yami 2 Comments

Trash to Treasure Rope Basket

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Hey friends!

Hope you are all having a great day! I am still trying to only use the things I already have in my home in order to bring you some DIY inspiration.

My wallet (and hubby) are thankful.

For today’s project I am taking some old cording (that I bought several years ago to slipcover a chair… ask me if I made that slipcover ?) in order to make a basket. I am also using some old felt sheets, Dollar Tree leftover rope and a Dollar Tree Christmas container.

Since I didn’t have enough white felt sheets, I picked the gray for the bottom and the white for the sides. I cut them accordingly and glued them inside the basket with hot glue.

And I tried to keep the seems as close as possible while I worked my way around.

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Once I finished the inside, I moved to the outside and began to hot glue the cording around it.

Once I got to just over the middle of the container, I switched it out for some white leftover rope that I had on hand from my decorative sphere DIYs. I only had enough to go around twice so I decided to make a unique pattern.

I wrapped the white rope around the basket once. Then I added Dollar Tree’s nautical rope (wrapped it twice) and then added another layer of white rope once.

After that I used the cording once again, but before I got to the top, I wrapped the handles with thin leather strips (made for jewelry). I glued them on really tightly and and continued to wrap the cording to the top. My main focus was to cover every since bit of red.

Finally, I added a bit of cording on the inside of the basket to cover the seams of the felt sheets and make it look more finished.

And that was it!

My basket is complete and I am happy that I had scraps of rope that allowed me to get even more creative! Because of this I was able to make a unique pattern on the basket. Instead of it being just one note, it has more detail and I think it will work great for hand towels.

I am also glad I took the time to do the inside as well. It just makes it look finished.

I have even more trash to treasure ideas in my latest video (at the end of this post). Here are some sneak peaks!

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I will see you in the next post. Until then… adios!

February 3, 2021 By Yami Leave a Comment

Replacing Interior Doors

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I believe that the toughest jobs can be accomplished with the right tools.

Would you agree?

I am really happy to finally be creating this post as it means that we have completed yet another huge project in our house – the interior doors. We have replaced all of them! ??

Most houses on the market come with builder grade doors and this house was no exception, except our doors were in really bad shape. They were old, dirty, smelly and just plain outdated.

Just look for yourself…

These are the same doors you see in 90% of homes today. I mean, let’s be serious, those doors did NOT go with these windows…

And then there was the door to the basement with the smallest “doggy” door in the world… we don’t have pets FYI.

Also, brass knobs? No thanks!

I was on a mission… a mission to customize our home by replacing our interior doors…. all of them!

We have partnered with Woodgrain when we cased out our windows (shown above) and we have partnered again with them for this makeover as well. They have the best quality custom interior doors with an extensive selection of door patterns and styles to suit any home with any aesthetic.

My husband and I decided to go with a more simple craftsman style door.

It’s simple but pairs beautifully with our cottage farmhouse style. It can also be used in more modern or transitional decor by simply painting them a color other than white.

Either way the difference is amazing!

If you have ever considered replacing an interior door, two doors or even all the doors to your home the thought can seem pretty daunting, but I want you to know everything you need in order to start the process.

This tutorial will be in video format for you to get the best instruction possible, but I want to go over the tools you will need ahead of time.

First thing’s first, doors come in slabs – this means the door will come in one solid piece. No hinges, no holes, no knobs… nada. You will need to do the rest.

So, you will be drilling holes and making notches, but rest assured it’s simpler than you think.

Tools

The first tool you need to know about is the door hinge kit and we use this one from Ryobi.

This will allow you to create a template for you to go over and notch out the where the hinge goes. You will do this with a router. We own this one shown below.

The hinge kit is adjustable to any hinge size and stays firm on your door while you notch it out.

We decided to replace our hinges so we went with these hinges to match our hardware.

If you measure everything correctly, you will get a perfect fit.

Before you do anything else you will need to hang the door back on to its frame.

And then you will need another kit, a door lock installation kit. This mechanism will allow you to place it on the door to fit the latch on the frame perfectly. We show you exactly how in the video below.

After your holes are done, you will need your final kit, a door latch installation kit. This will help create the template that will allow you to notch out the latch area.

You will need to use your router again for this.

Then it’s time to install your hardware.

We chose these knobs and I am in love! The rectangular piece in the back mimics the pattern on our doors and I love that antique bronze look. We bought them here.

After that it was time to paint the doors and I used my trusty Sherwin Williams paint that I use for all of my cabinets and trim.

Once they were dry my new doors were complete!

Aren’t they so much better than what was there before? This seems like such a simple idea, but when you finally see how drastic a change a gorgeous well made door is in your home, it elevates everything else in the space!

It’s no longer cookie cutter, builder grade blah… it’s a statement!

These doors are solid and heavy. They are built differently than builder grade doors since they are not made with particle board. They have an interior wood slat that is flanked by two thick MDF pieces in order to create the crispest lines when cutting the customized pattern on the doors.

And it’s like those doorknobs were specifically made for those doors!

What’s even more exciting is that now that I have all of these architectural details added to my home, I can finally start transforming the rest of my rooms!

And nothing speaks more than a side-by-side.

I want to give my husband, The Latino Engineer, a huge shoutout. He was the lead in this project and I was his assistant and painter. I think he did an amazing job!

Now that you know what you need and are inspired, it’s time to get to work and if you have been thinking about doing this yourself, check out where you can find a location near you that offers custom interior doors by Woodgrain.

Simply go HERE to check it out!

Replacing Interior Doors: Video TUTORIAL

I hope you liked the new doors and perhaps you learned something new! We love sharing anything we can that may help you with fixing up your home and making it the house of your dreams.

We will continue to learn and share the knowledge we gain along the way as we continue our journey.

Don’t forget to share this with anyone you think will appreciate it. ?

I look forward to seeing you in the next one… until then, adios!

January 27, 2021 By Yami 2 Comments

Thrift Store Candleholder Makeover

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Hey there friends and happy Wednesday! I am back and I have an amazing thrift store makeover for you all.

Do you love candleholders as much as I do! If you are here you probably do!

I found these at my local Goodwill and they only cost me 99 cents each! Score!

They had good bones, but I thought we could do even more with them.

First thing I did was clean them with some rubbing alcohol (why are things at thrift stores always sticky?!).

Next, I took some wooden beads from my stash and with the help of some bakers twine, I wrapped them around the top of the candle stick and around the bottom. I secured them with hot glue.

Make sure they are on there well.

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Afterwards, I took some chalk paint in Sandstorm and painted them (I actually painted only one, but more on that in a bit).

Once the paint was dry I took some spackle from Dollar Tree and applied it all over the nooks and spaces between the beads.

I did that to both the top beads and the bottom beads… are you cringing yet? ?

Trust the process….

You want to let the spackle cure overnight so that you can come back the next day and sand everything down. If you don’t give it enough time, the spackle will crumble and fall off in this next step.

As you can see, I added the spackle to candlestick below without paint. I did this to see if it was better to apply the spackle before painting it with chalk paint. I actually found that the spackle sticks better with one coat of chalk paint already on.

You’re welcome. ?

In this process, you want to remove all of the excess spackle and bring back out the wooden beads. Make sure everything is as smooth as possible. Take your time with this. The more effort the better it will turn out in the end.

After I sanded everything I made sure to clean off the surfaces before applying two coats of chalk paint.

Then I came in with Debi Design Diaries white wax and began applying it all over the candleholder. I wanted to make sure that all the nooks and cracks got some of it.

I even used and artist brush at times and it really helped out.

Finally after that wax dried, I came in with my Folkart home decor clear wax and sealed everything. I removed all of the excess wax and allowed them to cure overnight.

And that was a wrap!

These are PERFECT for spring! And they go so well on my coffee table in my sunroom along with several other thrifted flips… can you spot them?

You know which ones they are if you saw my latest video cause I have 6 more ideas where these came from below!

It’s like they were meant to be this way. I am not gonna lie, these took several days to make, but I had a vision and I wanted to make them work.

And I was so happy I kept at it because I love the end result!

They are the perfect blend of imperfect and elegance.

Let me know what you think below!

As always, don’t forget to share and I will see you in the next one!

Until then… adios!

January 15, 2021 By Yami 4 Comments

Dollar Tree Valentines Lantern

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Hey there and Happy Friday! I have a little bonus blog post for you and it’s another Valentine’s DIY!

For this one, I am using 4 of the canvas frames (5″ x 7″) from Dollar Tree in order to make a lantern. These frames were back from my Christmas Haul and I was supposed to make something for Christmas out of them, however I never got to it.

But hey! It still worked out.

Make sure you scroll to the end for even more DIYs!

The first thing you need to do is remove the canvas.

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Next you want to remove the staples. If anyone tells you this is easy, you are being lied to. Holy moly, it took me forever to remove them!

An hour later, I was left with a ton of holes! I didn’t like the way they looked so I had some Dollar Tree spackle and used it to fill in the holes.

Once the spackle was dry, I sanded everything smooth.

I put them together with some wood glue to create the shape of a lantern.

Then, I painted the lantern in my favorite white chalk paint.

After the paint dried I came in with my Rustoleum Aged Glaze and applied a light coat all over with a lint free rag.

I then took these cute Dollar Tree hearts that were new this year (they come 5 to a pack) as well as this new striped ribbon in order to hang it from each side. And I cut the ribbon in 4 pieces that were all the same length.

Then I glued the center tip of the heart to the center tip of the ribbon with hot glue to secure it in place. And then I hot glued the end of the ribbon over and under the top of each frame that way there were no ribbon ends exposed on the inside of the lantern.

Once all 4 sides were done that was it! All I needed was a candle to place inside.

I love the rustic touch this brings to my decor but it still has that romantic shabby chic feel.

And of course, like always you can adjust the color of the lantern and/or the color of your ribbon to match your style.

I hope you like this and if you want to see even more inspiration I have more DIYs you can check out below!

Let me know what you think and as always share with any friends who would enjoy!

I will see you in the next one! Until then… adios!

Yami

EASY DIY Painted Bookcases For Our Homeschool Space

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DIY Vintage Frame Ornaments

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Decorating for Fall – Living Room

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Secretary “Cottage” Desk Makeover

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Finishing Up DIY Projects

Calming Master Bedroom Makeover

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BELOW you can watch how we transformed our new master bedroom STEP by STEP!

Here is what the room looks like now…

Coastal Rope Wreath DIY

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Coastal Rope Wreath DIY

What you need:

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If you love this you might want to check out the rest of my ROPE DIYs below!

Coastal Rope Wreath DIY

Pottery Barn Artisan Vase Dupe

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I also have 4 other thrifty high end DIY’s that you might enjoy and you are welcome to watch below!

Faux Cement Tile DIY

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Free Table Transformation

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Trash to Treasure Rope Basket

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Replacing Interior Doors

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I believe that the toughest jobs can be accomplished with the right tools.

Tools

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Thrift Store Candleholder Makeover

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