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August 17, 2015 by Laura Nuss

Garbage Can Makeover

Garbage Can Makeover

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…]

June 13, 2015 by Laura Nuss

Fun & Easy Bathroom Ideas for Kids

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…]

October 16, 2014 by Laura Nuss

Monster in the Toilet

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…]

July 2, 2014 by Laura Nuss

Update a Chalkboard

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…]

June 21, 2014 by Laura Nuss

Quick Vinyl Transfer Tape Solution

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…]

June 18, 2014 by Laura Nuss

Laundry Detergent Storage Idea with Vinyl

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…]

April 3, 2014 by Laura Nuss

Vinyl for Kids’ Decor

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…]

March 10, 2014 by Laura Nuss

Milk Can Makeover: Before and After

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…]

June 2, 2013 by Laura Nuss

Bucket of Balls vinyl to round up the tennis balls

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…]

July 22, 2012 by Laura Nuss

Boys’ Bathroom

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…]

January 10, 2012 by Laura Nuss

Pottery Barn Knockoff Tray

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…]

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Homemade Dog Bones

A little free time always benefits my dogs, Owen and Tanner ( Big O and Little T).  Usually, the free time is in the form of an extra walk, but this week with week of rain I decided to make them homemade dog bones!    I did a quick Google search, but some of the ingredients [Read more…]

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