After my garage cleanup a few weeks ago I wanted to pretty up the recycle can. We take recycling seriously around our house. Actually, one of us takes recycling seriously. My {first} husband is slightly embarrassed by this project. Take a look at the before & after garbage can makeover and judge for yourself. As [Read more…]
Fun & Easy Bathroom Ideas for Kids
If you have kids boys you hate bathrooms! It doesn’t matter if they are two or forty two! Some mornings I need disposable gloves and a hazmat suit. And, the moment you reach to raise the toilet seat…. I can’t stop the visual! I will never understand how a towel never meets a towel bar, like [Read more…]
Monster in the Toilet
Hi there- How many of you decorate the bathroom for the holidays. Well I couldn’t resist when I found this cute vinyl on Etsy. Scroll below to find it online. It was the perfect thing to add to the bathroom and I knew my boys would get a kick out of it. I mean who expects [Read more…]
Update a Chalkboard
Here is my DIY chalkboard in my dining room. After my recent dining room makeover, the chalkboard looked a little lost on the wall. Or, maybe IT was just bored! I found these Wall Pops at Tuesday Morning earlier this summer and thought the splash of blue might be fun! Or, at least get the attention [Read more…]
Quick Vinyl Transfer Tape Solution
Just wanted to share a quick vinyl solution when you find yourself out of transfer paper. This is what worked for me! I use blue painter’s tape in a pinch! Simply tear off what you need (you can layer it if your piece is wide). Make sure to reduce/remove the blue tape’s adhesive by adhering the tape to other [Read more…]
Laundry Detergent Storage Idea with Vinyl
laundry detergent storage idea Today I am sharing my laundry detergent storage idea. For this idea I used vinyl and cheap jars to organize my laundry detergents. This storage idea is my most popular post ever and it is one of the easiest ideas. It’s also a personal favorite for me too. Laundry rooms just look prettier with [Read more…]
Vinyl for Kids’ Decor
*Expressions Vinyl contributed the neon vinyl used for this project. Last summer I posted on my blog, I’m Not a Trophy Wife, how I turned foam mat squares, often used beneath exercise equipment, into a wall display for my son’s room. My goal was to add stickers and vinyl incorporating my son’s interests. So when [Read more…]
Milk Can Makeover: Before and After
I found this milk can at a yard sale a few years ago. I dragged it home where my {first} husband expressed concern that I might be exhibiting signs of hoarder-ness. He likes new! He doesn’t like the idea of someone else’s stuff taking up space in our home. So I did what I do with [Read more…]
Bucket of Balls vinyl to round up the tennis balls
got balls bucket? I am sharing my bucket of balls vinyl to round up the tennis balls in my front yard. The truth is I ran out of objects to label inside my house so I had to look to the yard for inspiration. Fortunately, for me the opportunities to label with vinyl are endless! My goal [Read more…]
Boys’ Bathroom
Our boys’ bathroom is the one room in the house that I can say I am content with the current decor. I have made small changes along the way. But, for the most part, I am happy with this space. How often does that happen? This is above the door leading to the shower and [Read more…]
Pottery Barn Knockoff Tray
I am so excited to show off this fun Pottery Barn knockoff tray. When I got the newest issue of the Pottery Barn catalog I saw this typography tray for jewelry. I admit I am not very good at knockoffs, but this one seemed like a no-brainer. The Pottery Barn Typography Tray was originally $29.99. I had a [Read more…]