This post walks through what size rug to use in a dining room and general guidelines for rug size per number of chairs. Wondering what size rug to use in your dining room? Then this is the post for you! After I shared what size rug to use in your living room, I got questions on the dining room so thought I'd put this post together, too. I'll run through specifics on rug size below plus some affordable rug options in various sizes if you're looking to shop. But one thing is almost ... Read More about What size rug to use in a dining room
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How to build a DIY planter box
If you're wondering how to build a DIY planter box, this tutorial walks you through step-by-step! Perfect project for a backyard! It's finally spring, which means we're planning outdoor projects again! I have a fun backyard update to share today: A DIY planter box. Our yard slopes slightly as you head further back. As we added more Arborvitae for additional privacy and shade along the side of our yard, the dirt pile underneath them wasn't looking so nice as it got bigger and bigger. ... Read More about How to build a DIY planter box
How to paint flat doors
If you're wondering how to paint flat doors, it's a quick project. Just follow this easy DIY tutorial for painting doors. In my dream world, all of our doors would be gorgeous paneled doors. In reality, all of our doors in this house are flat, slab doors. Boring. But it's like a million dollars to have all of the door frames reframed so that new doors would fit (the doors themselves aren't that much!), so that's probably never happening. We have very few doors on our first floor, ... Read More about How to paint flat doors
Free ‘Happy St. Patrick’s Day’ printable sign
St. Patrick's Day may not look quite like the drinking events of years past, but it's still a favorite around here! To celebrate, I put together this cute free St. Patrick's Day printable sign that you can easily hang up to add a little Irish cheer to your home! ... Read More about Free ‘Happy St. Patrick’s Day’ printable sign
An easy doll cradle makeover
Follow this easy DIY painting tutorial to give a doll cradle a makeover. I have such a fun little makeover to share today! Furniture painting isn't really happening often around here these days (hello baby + toddler life), but I thought our toddler would love a little bed for her doll so she can be just like mom putting the baby to sleep! I found this doll cradle on a Facebook group. (Those mom / kid Facebook groups are ADDICTING! So many toys for cheap!) It started like ... Read More about An easy doll cradle makeover