The hottest house trend of late is a gallery wall. If you do them correctly, they look amazing. However, if you don’t they can just look like a jumbled mess. To help you plan out a wall, I have made a step-by-step process you can use to ensure you’re getting the best look. 1. Choose… Continue reading Planning a Gallery Wall
Whether you’re with friends, at a tailgate, or need to blast some music..everyone is in need of a speaker. The sad part is that speakers cost money! I have found a way to amplify your music while simultaneously saving you money. Friends, I would like to introduce you to my homemade DIY speaker. If you… Continue reading DIY Speaker
I recently got an apartment (excuse me while I do my happy dance). The whole apartment hunt was so stressful that I was just excited to finally find one! However, now I have a whole new stress.. My apartment is a studio with 550 square feet. Yep, that’s my kitchen, bedroom, living room, closets, and… Continue reading Small Space DIY’s
As you all know, I am graduating in May (cue tears). As you may also know, since I’m in college I am poor. I was talking with my friend Sarah about how hard it is to decorate an apartment with cute things while being on a budget. Like most people, Sarah compares her style to… Continue reading DIY on a Dime
Every person needs a break in their life, and I’m taking mine next week. I will be going on vacation in Florida (hello sunshine!) so I won’t be making any posts. However, while I’m gone I have a homework assignment for all you shyers. I want you all to visit a place that inspires you… Continue reading So About Next Week…
Right around this time, people seem to be getting the travel bug. I know I certainly do. In fact, I am going to Florida this weekend for a trip. Whenever I go to a beach, I come back with hundreds of shells that I have collected. It’s been a tradition of mine ever since I… Continue reading I need your help!
When I think about living in my apartment, I anticipate having lots of guests. Iwant people to feel welcome so in classic DIYshy style, I went to the internet to find some ideas that will do just that. To create the perfect day, this is what I came up with: https://storify.com/D1Yshy/diy From my eye for the shy,… Continue reading Simple DIYs to Create a Welcoming Experience for Your Guest
Over the weekend, I had the chance to go home. I am from a very small town that oozes that all-American hometown feel. It’s not uncommon to walk down a street and see at least ten people you know. One of my favorite parts about my hometown is that we really push the shop local… Continue reading Main Street Florist DIY Bouquet
Ahhh, feel that 50 degree warmth with the sun shining on you? (Not really because where I live it’s currently snowy and cold, but I’m dreaming) That means spring is upon us (or so I wish.) The best part about spring are all of the flowers. There are daffodils, pansys, lilacs, and my personal favorite..tulips. I am… Continue reading Becoming a Flower Bouquet Expert
When I started this blog I had roughly four months until I moved to Chicago. Now, I am halfway there and I’m feeling mixed emotions. I’m excited because I’ll be experiencing something new. I’m nervous because I’ve never lived in a big city before. I’m wary because I don’t really know what to expect with… Continue reading 5 Things I’ve Learned from DIY
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