It’s time for the $100 Room Challenge Reveal! I am so excited to finally be here! Mr. Muse and I decided to start working on our house a little bit at a time, making a steady climb, rather than in larger spurts. The $100 Room Challenge was the perfect start to our change in process. …
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$100 Room Challenge-Week 3
Mr. Muse and I have been busy. Meaning, busy with our jobs and our life, with teensy bits of time to get DIY projects done. Which is why I’m loving the $100 Room Challenge from Lemons, Lavender, and Laundry. Our DIY history Ever since Mr. Muse first picked up a paintbrush and transformed his parents’ …
10 ways to add beauty to your home for little to no money
I’ve always loved to have beauty all around me, and my home is no exception. Even as a little girl, I longed to have a beautiful room with pink gingham curtains and flowered wallpaper. As a married adult, my tastes have changed somewhat, but my desire for beauty remains. My budget, however, has not always …
things to do when you’re stuck at home
Whether it’s a weather event, pandemic, or something else, sometimes you’re just stuck at home (or close to home). I’m a natural homebody, so this actually doesn’t scare me–it’s more like a challenge to come up with creative ideas so I never get bored. Sure, we could binge-watch our favorite Netflix shows, but there’s so …
Limited budget makeover
I don’t know how long my husband and I can go without doing something DIY. Weekends at home have us figuring out which room to tackle next; if not a whole room, then a mini-project. When we came home from vacation, we were tempted to start the living room project, but pulled back because 1) …
Back Porch Makeover
“… a makeover doesn’t have to be expensive.”
Window Seat in a Weekend
This space at the top of the stairs was crying out for a window seat! I have always wanted one; have you? When I was growing up, it seemed girls in books always had a window seat… a place to look out and watch the sunrise or sunset, the birds playing in the trees, and …
Coat Room
When we moved into our little cottage, we sacrificed storage space for cuteness. With four people living in 1600 square feet, things get a little crowded sometimes. We all shared this tiny coat closet in our step-in foyer, and it just felt crowded. What to do I wanted to keep the historic charm and character …