The Best Sources For Affordable Faux Plants and Greenery

The best affordable sources for realistic faux trees, plants, wreaths and greenery.   I'm back answering another frequently asked question, where I buy affordable and realistic looking faux greenery.  I do have a few live plants in my home, but the majority are fake due to my lake of a green thumb.  Artificial plants can get a bad wrap in the design world, but they have come a long way and are more lifelike than ever.  They're also a great alternative for adding color and life to a room when real plants aren't an option.   Today I've rounded up my favorite sources for affordable faux plants, trees, wreaths and stems.  I would definitely recommend real over faux, but if you are like me and kill every live plant that comes into your home than faux is the way to go.  ...

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Quick and Easy Dollar Tree Valentine Jars

Give Dollar Tree glass jars a mercury glass makeover then fill them with your favorite candy for an adorable Valentine gift.  I'm not one to decorate or make cute DIY crafts or gifts for Valentine's Day, but I couldn't resist creating a quick project after spotting little red jars on my last Dollar Tree shopping trip .  I knew right away they would be perfect for Valentine's Day, so I pulled out my leftover Looking Glass spray and whipped up a quick and easy Valentine's craft.  ...

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20 Free Botanical Prints and Easy DIY Wall Hanging

Scientific botanical printables perfect for creating FREE and beautiful wall hangings or large scale art. Finding affordable art for your walls is not always easy.  That's where getting creative and using free resources comes in handy.  I've gathered 20 of my favorite FREE botanical prints, perfect for creating a gallery wall, wall hanging or large scale artwork.  ...

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High Contrast Paint Colors of My Little House

Neutral paint colors for creating beautiful contrast and flow in a small ranch home. What color did you paint your front door? What is the color of the dark accent wall in your bedroom? What color are your base kitchen cabinets?  I get so many questions about the paint colors in our home that I thought I would share a big 'ole post answering all your burning questions.  We live in a small 1970's ranch style home , so the ceilings are low (or average) and the rooms are small and closed off.  I have found the best way to maximize flow is to keep the colors coordinating and palate neutral.   I love creating contrast and interest throughout our home by adding a pop of Iron Ore to walls , doors, cabinets, and furniture .  It's the best way to make our spaces feel larger without being too heavy.  ...

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Dark Hunter Green: Paint, Decor and Inspiration

Dark hunter green paint, decor, and inspiration for creating a beautiful high-contrast  home. I have a severe crush on hunter green and have been scheming up ways to add this beautiful color to our home.  Sherwin-Williams Iron Ore will forever be my one true color love, but the deep rich tones of dark hunter green give Iron Ore some serious competition.  It should be of no surprise, both colors add dark contrast that I love.  I've been pinning gorgeous green spaces, beautiful decor, and rich paint colors, just itching to bring this color into our home.  I'm not sure where it will go yet, but I did convince my 7 year old son to let me repaint his bedroom dresser.  It's currently Sherwin-Williams Jalapeño , but I think Sherwin-William Foxhall Green will be a nice change.   His room has been the same since he was born, which means this little change is about to ignite a room makeover.           ......

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How to Make an Inexpensive Knotted Wood Bead Garland

Are you looking for an easy craft project?  This simple knotted wood bead garland is perfect for adding a bit of texture and style to your farmhouse home. I'm no stranger to making DIY wood bead garlands.  (I made a  natural tassel garland  last year and a colorful  Christmas version   this past winter.)  They are fun and affordable to create and they make great decor too.   With little effort you can even customize them to fit your style and decor.  I decided to add a bit of color and texture to mine with a the addition of a few simple knots. I love how the dark gray adds a touch of contrast and the knots add interest to an otherwise basic bead garland. ...

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5 Simple Steps to Under the Kitchen Sink Organizing

Easy steps to clean, purge and organize under your kitchen sink!  There's nothing like a leaky faucet to force you to purge and organize.  Sadly, that's usually what it  takes to get me motivated to clean out and organize around here.  Under our kitchen sink was looking pretty rough, so I guess it was a good thing we had a water issue.   It was after dinner and while we were putting the kids to bed that we noticed the floor was wet by the sink.  Why do house issues always happen at the most inconvenient times?  Luckily, a waterproof shelf liner helped protect most of the cabinet, but there was still a bit of water that had soaked into the wood.  I quickly cleared everything out, got the kids in bed then was left with quiet a mess in our kitchen. ...

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