ALL POSTS by LyzL
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How to Make Chalkboard Pots
These Pottery Barn pots are a measly $6. But why spend when you can make it yourself for free? You can even repurpose those old clay pots that your mother-in-law keeps sending you tomato plants [.....] [...] Read More
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Decorate Your Home on a Budget
DIY: Stick Letters
This idea is living proof that you can find inspiration in the most unlikely places. I have no kids, but I was browsing the Lauren Alexandra store in Kansas City and fell upon this cute [.....] [...] Read More
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Decorate Your Home on a Budget
Entertaining on a Budget: Let your New Year shine
Add some shine to your New Year’s Eve party with silver accents. Silver coupled with candles reflects light and adds shimmer, so a little goes a long way. Hostess with the Mostess has some great [.....] [...] Read More
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Yea or Nay: Plates on the Wall
I’m just going to be honest—I love plates on the wall. I do. I think they are a creative chic way to spice up any living space. The picture above is of a room designed [.....] [...] Read More
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The Look for Less: Funky Bookshelves
The blog 50 Books likes to post the unusual book shelves she finds and as I am in the process of looking for a home for my 20 boxes of books, I love to oggle [.....] [...] Read More
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Trend Alert: Metal Trays
Trays are a versatile home decor item. Pretty, modern, funky, kitschy, use them to spruce up the top of an old end table. Use them by the door to collect keys or mail. Or place [.....] [...] Read More
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Trend Alert: Trees
Trees are moving from the outside into your home. Viva Terra is selling this tree of life made from recycled metal for $324. While it is eco-friendly, it isn’t easy on the wallet. Fortunately, this [.....] [...] Read More
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How to Make a Christmas Wreath
This great store in Kansas City, MI, Urban Arts + Crafts, has some great DIY ideas for sprucing up your home during the holidays. One of favorites is this DIY on How to make a [.....] [...] Read More
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Decorate Your Home on a Budget / DIY- Do It Yourself
Entertaining on a Budget: Quick and easy centerpiece
Last week, I went to a spectacular Christmas party. The people hosting the party had just gotten their power back after a nasty winter storm knocked it out for two days. Despite that the house [.....] [...] Read More
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Yea or Nay: Giant Metal Stars
I live in an old neighborhood (my house is 80-years-old) and lately I’ve been seeing these giant metal stars, also called barn stars, popping up on the outsides of people’s homes. I had previously seen [.....] [...] Read More
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Should Old Evergreens Be Forgot
Fresh flowers are gorgeous any time of year, especially around christmas. I love setting out flower arrangements for a party, or a few friends, or just myself; basically, I look for any reason to buy [.....] [...] Read More
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The Look for Less: Library Cupboards
. Science has shown that bookshelves with cupboards can raise you IQ. Okay, maybe not. But people will think you look smart with your collection garage sale books and antique store finds safely behind the lovely [.....] [...] Read More
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DIY: Ghost Furniture
Ghost Furniture, a UK-based company, buys vintage furniture and restores it with a modern, eco-chic look. But you don’t have to spend the big bucks to get furniture like this. My first summer after college I [.....] [...] Read More
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