How to Makeover Your Fireplace on the Cheap
I know it has been a little quiet around here the past week, but today I am back to share how I completely transformed my outdated, 1980’s fireplace for around…
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Summer Eclectic Home Tour
I’ve said it before and I will say it again- I am not much of a seasonal decorator. With my obsessive tendencies, particularly as it relates to my own home, I…
My Backyard Reveal with Sources
Just when my husband and I were growing somewhat smug, feeling we had somehow played the system by selling our new construction cottage in cookie-cutter suburbia for a fixer upper home on…
How I Renovated My 1980’s Kitchen on a Crazy Low Budget
One of the driving forces of my blog, since its inception, has been to empower women. I want to inspire all of my awesome readers to live fulfilling, inspired lives in beautiful…
DIY Custom Mudroom for Under $200 Reveal
This is a sponsored post written in conjunction with Minted. All opinions are 100% mine. Ever scrolled through Pinterest lusting after gorgeous mudrooms with built-in benches and custom millwork?… Or…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Office-Mudroom Progress: “Moffice”
This weekend, my husband and I were able to make some progress on the “moffice”, otherwise known as a multi-functional space that serves as a mudroom and office. My husband…
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…
How To: Cheap and Simple Ways to Love Your Home Again
Feeling uninspired with the home you once loved? Well, you are not the only one. Being the serial re-designer that I am, I often go through phases where I feel…
How I Chose My First Fixer Upper Home: What to Look For
As I approach the one year anniversary of living in my first fixer upper, I wanted to share some tidbits of wisdom I have learned so far. For those of…
How to Mount a TV Over a Brick Fireplace (and Hide the Wires)
The very first time I envisioned our living room, I knew I wanted our flat screen mounted to the brick fireplace. I wanted one focal point, and placing the television…
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…
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…
Kitchen In Progress
Although the kitchen has come a long way, it is still a room in progress. I had so many great plans for the space, but a nagging little pain called…
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….
