My Painted Countertops: Two Years Later
Do any of you remember that time I painted my cultured marble countertops with epoxy paint? Well, this month marks two years that I have lived with my painted countertops…
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DIY Mid-Century Modern Plant Stand with Wood Legs
One of my goals for the new year is to incorporate more greenery into my home decor- not only because plants have air-purifying properties, but because Pantone has declared green to be the…
DIY Cone Pendant Lights
I am super stoked to be sharing these DIY cone pendants with you guys today. Not only were they super easy to make, I was able to purchase the materials…
DIY: Oversized Wall Art for $50
There is nothing like oversized, canvas art to make your home look refined and cultured. While I often say the bigger the better (mainly referring to my hair, jewelry or…
Beginner’s Guide to Buying a Fixer Upper: Surpising Lessons Learned
For those of you familiar with my blog, you probably know the foundation of this site originates from me selling my new construction home for a fixer upper ( you newbies…
Easy Marbled Christmas Ornament DIY
Looking for a super easy and cheap take on Christmas ornaments? Well have I got a fun, holiday craft for you with these DIY marbled indigo ornaments. Be sure to…
Beginner’s Guide: Gallery Wall on a Budget
For the longest time, I have wanted to display a gallery wall in the hallway of my home. I love the idea of displaying a little piece of my family’s…
What No One Tells You About Starting a Blog
I cannot believe I am approaching the one year anniversary of my blog. It is crazy to think that within 12 months, I started a blog, a business and gave…
Indigo Abstract Art DIY
So I know it’s October and I should be gracing you with fall inspiration posts and Halloween crafts, but I have to keep it real…. Ya’ll know I am not…
How to Paint Over Dingy Grout – DIY Gray Grout
If I ever took the time to devise an inventory of worst home decor ideas ever, I think white floor grout would be close to the top of that list…
Creating a Kid- Friendly Dining room
Hello friends! After a self-imposed maternity leave, it feels so good to be back. While I have been busy balancing life with a two year old plus a two month…
How to Make Kitchen Cabinets Taller
Not only do kitchen cabinets play a vital role in the functionality of your home, they actually impose a major impact on your kitchen’s appearance. In case you have been living…
Beadboard Planks Over Popcorn Ceiling DIY
Looking for a way to cover those outdated, popcorn ceilings while also adding character to your room? You can install beadboard planking directly on top of your textured ceilings. This…
Double Pantry Barn Door DIY – Under $90
I am so happy to finally share with you my barn door DIY for replacing boring bi-fold doors . Built for my pantry, I would have loved a true barn door on…
How to Paint Cultured Marble Countertops
Let me tell ya’ll about the time I painted the cultured marble countertops in my bathroom. You see, my bathroom countertops were a lovely, 1980’s beige- almond color. I begged my husband…
Wood Beam Mantel DIY
Looking to add some warm, rustic vibes to your brick fireplace? A wood beam mantel is a great place to start. This DIY mantel makeover took only about 2 hours…
How I Sold My House in 3 Days: Above List Price
New Year’s day 2015, my husband and I decided to place a contingency offer on a run-down ranch home. Reality quickly set in….in order to get our fixer upper, we…
Transforming My Bathroom Vanity With Gel Stain
With outdated hardware and a yellow-ish finish, all of my bathroom vanities needed a makeover.Seeing what an ordeal it was to paint my kitchen cabinets with oil paint, however, I was looking for an…
Bathroom Makeover DIY Under $800
My hallway bathroom was the first of three bathrooms we transformed. This DIY makeover was completed under $800. We tiled the floors with faux marble tile (grey grout), painted the…
Paint it Black-How to Paint Your Door Black
When I came across an image of a black door on Pinterest, a lightbulb went off in my head. You see, I had been contemplating if I should replace a dingy, white…
Transforming My Dining Room
In terms of design, the dining room has been one of the biggest challenges. I tweak and tweak, and something always seems off. As of lately, I think I am…
My Light and Airy Living Room Transformation
To appreciate the current state of my living room, let’s take a look at how it began. Pretty depressing huh? Between the popcorn ceilings, dingy paint and dark trim there…
Brick Fireplace Makeover
While I have plenty of DIY projects to share with you, I wanted to start with my brick fireplace makeover. One of the most popular questions I get from family…
My First Interior Design Post
Hello world! This is my first blog posting for designingvibes.com Please bare with me as I develop and upload helpful content.My goal for this site is to inspire and inform….
