Category Archive: DIY

A Few Updates From The Bungalow…

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Woof.  I am so ready for the weekend.  You know the weeks where you feel behind the whole time and everything is way too hard?  Definitely having one.  My house also looks like… Read More

DIY: Super Simple Envelope Pillow Covers

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If you’ve been following my instagram feed, you may have picked up on the fact that the porch is my new favorite place. We (er, Conor) built the bench but I still need… Read More

DIY: Spray Paint Table Makeover

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This has to be one of the easiest projects I’ve done lately.  I mentioned earlier that I picked up a little wrought iron side table on my last treasure hunting trip.  I really… Read More

DIY: Pinatas Are Easy!

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As Kristen mentioned in her post yesterday, Oh Happy Day is one of our favorite resources for creative and fun DIY ideas.  I have lots of Jordan’s projects pinned, including this darling italic… Read More

Sourced: Party DIY

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Last week, I wrote about some great places to buy party decorations.  This week, I’m going to take it a step further with the best places to find DIY tutorials. Creating your own… Read More

Spring Organizational Bonanza

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Last week was crazy…to say the least. I think everyone in the Boston area and beyond was able to breathe a sigh of relief on Friday thanks to the heroic efforts of law… Read More

DIY: Color-Dipped Pots

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Spring!  I’m pumped up about it. To help usher in the season, I’ve started hoarding plants.  If last weekend’s Home Depot garden center raid was any indication, it’s only going to get worse from… Read More

DIY: Failure in the Paint Department

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Just so you know, it’s not all sunshine and roses in the DIY department at my house. Just this weekend I had a total failure trying to get a hutch into the cellar… Read More

DIY: Seeds Are Magic

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Conor is convinced that all of our neighbors are already looking down on us for having a shabby yard.  I tried to explain to him that we’ve lived here for six months and no one in… Read More

Convenience Nutrition: Frozen burritos

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There are very few pre-made, convenience foods we buy in our house. The long ingredient list and poor nutrient profile, given the tiny size, are at the top of the list for why.… Read More

Check It: Easter Aspirations

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Easter is my unicorn holiday. Surrounded by ideas of beautifully crafted Easter eggs, expert tablescapes to showcase gourmet food, and the feeling that spring is right at your fingertips if you just reach… Read More

DIY: Hallway Stencil Update

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So. The hallway stencil project I talked about the other week turned out to not be a total disaster. As such, I thought I’d share a few follow-up photos of how it all… Read More

Before & After: Living Room

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With my house, it was a definite case of love at first sight.  Conor and I saw it during its first open house on a Sunday, we put an offer in on Monday,… Read More

Weekend Project: Hallway Stencil

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I’ve had a project on my mind for a while now.  My little house has a narrow hallway that runs from the living room to the bathroom in the back of the house.  It’s a small… Read More

DIY For Cheap Bastards: We’re Not Paying To Heat The Outdoors

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Who else heard this quote from their parents all the time while growing up? Complaining about the cost of heat when you’re a new homeowner is such a cliché but, it’s ubiquitous for… Read More

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