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DIY Air Dry Clay Charms

Turns out, clay is magical! I’ve been having so much fun playing with it lately. My current favorite project? DIY air dry clay charms! You basically get to play with clay, mold it into fun shapes, let it air dry, and then paint it. To finish it off, you seal it in glossy resin for a durable, professional look.

I used mine to decorate a security lock in my living room (yes, really!), but they’d also be adorable as necklace or bracelet charms, bag charms, or even as tiny art pieces. Let’s walk through the process from start to finish so you can make your own.

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Mosaic Side Table

I am very obsessed with mosaics right now! I now have three mosaic floors (one in my bathroom, one in my laundry room, and one in my entry). Those all came pre-made, so I thought I’d try my hand at making a mosaic side table from scratch.

This is a fun and affordable IKEA hack — I used the IKEA Gladom table, which is only $19.99! If you don’t have an IKEA nearby, this Walmart option or this Amazon table would work nicely. The shape of the tray table is perfect for mosaics, thanks to the raised edges that create natural borders for the design.

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Floral Painted Nightstand

I went thrifting recently and found the cutest nightstand. The lines were good, the bones were solid, and the drawers opened and closed easily thanks to their dovetail joinery. But the finish? It had definitely seen better days after many years of use. So, I decided to give it a fresh look and create my very own floral painted nightstand!

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Soccer Room Ideas

My son is soccer obsessed, so we decided to give his room a complete makeover and turn it into a soccer-themed bedroom. Whether your child dreams of being the next big soccer star or just loves the game, these soccer room ideas are fun, personal, and full of charm. From custom wallpaper to a DIY soccer ball light, here are some of our favorite ways to bring a soccer theme into your home.

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Turn Kids Art into Wallpaper

If you’re a parent, you know the feeling—your kids bring home so much art. From finger paintings to doodles and drawings, it can be overwhelming to know what to do with it all. Do you keep it? Toss it? Store it in a bin for someday? I wanted to find a way to actually use my son’s art in a way that honored his creativity, so when we decided to redo his room, I had an idea: what if we turned his art into wallpaper?

It turned out amazing. Not only does it fit the soccer theme he requested, but it proudly displays his own drawings on the walls of his room. If you’re wondering how to turn kids art into wallpaper, I’m sharing the exact steps we took—it’s easier than you think, and the results are incredibly special.

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Roadside Egg Stand

We raise backyard chickens and have more eggs than we can use—so we decided to start selling them. But instead of a boring setup, we challenged ourselves to create a roadside egg stand using materials we already had. Second challenge- make it adorable! Think: pink paint, scalloped trim, hand painted signs and a dash of wallpaper charm.

In this post, I’ll show you how to build a super cute and functional egg house step-by-step—all while keeping it budget-friendly.

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Ikea Hack Banquette Seating Skirted

Ever dream of adding a charming banquette to your dining nook—without hiring a carpenter or spending a fortune? Let me show you an easy and affordable way to do just that with this Ikea hack banquette seating skirted project!

Using a $50 IKEA Kallax bookcase, I created a built-in-style bench that features hidden storage, a soft upholstered cushion, and a custom fabric skirt that hides the cubbies and adds major style. The best part? It’s beginner-friendly and requires no fancy tools.

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How to Add Color to a White Kitchen

If you’re feeling uninspired by your all-white kitchen, you’re not alone. While white kitchens are timeless and clean, they can sometimes feel a little… safe. Today, I’m walking you through exactly how to add color to a white kitchen using simple, budget-friendly DIY projects that make a major impact — all without a full renovation.

From pink-painted cabinets to charming scallop details and a quick wallpaper swap, these easy updates turned my space from plain to full of personality.

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How to Order a Custom Mosaic

When I was designing the rainbow stairs in my house, I knew I wanted to make the front of them something special—a real focal point that would welcome guests and represent our home’s personality. That’s when the idea hit me: a custom mosaic with the name of our house, Fairview Cottage. I thought I’d show you how to order a custom mosaic, because it’s actually easier than you’d think!

Since I already have gorgeous mosaic floors in my bathroom and laundry room from Mozaico, I thought I’d see if they could help me make something one-of-a-kind for this meaningful spot.

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Extending Crown Molding with Scallops

We recently added panel molding to my bedroom and I love how all the trim is coming together in this space! But there was a pretty big gap between the top of the panel molding and the bottom of the crown molding, and it just felt a little… incomplete. So I decided to fill that space with something a little unexpected—scallop trim!

This sweet addition adds a whimsical touch and works perfectly for extending crown molding in a fun and creative way. Plus it is such a simple DIY and only takes a few hours! Here’s exactly how I did it:

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