How to Safely Replace an Electric Oven Bake Element

Happy Monday, Friends! I recently replaced the bake element in my electric oven for the first time so I thought I'd share my experience and several lessons I learned in the process. Does that make me an expert? Nope--but I want to encourage you that if I can do it, I bet you can too 

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DIY Painted Trash Can Refresh

Happy Monday, Friends! When you saw my blog post title, did you think Who paints their trash can?! Well you probably know me well enough by now to know This girl does! My kitchen trash can is out in the open right by the back door so of course, I want it to look nice

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How to Restore Oil-Rubbed Bronze Bathtub Fixtures

Happy Monday, Friends! I recently completed a bathroom DIY that I just had to share with you! While restoring bathtub fixtures may not be the most glamorous project, this DIY fix didn't cost me a penny and I couldn't be more pleased with the results

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DIY Painted Wicker Chair

Happy Monday, Friends! Have you ever felt conflicted about changing up your decor? Recently, I struggled a bit about painting a chair that would be a better fit in a different space. In the end, I decided that even a pretty before can benefit from change...

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DIY Painted Patio Pouf

Hi there, Friends! We've all had patio furniture or garden accents that have seen better days, but are still functional. Maybe something specific even came to mind as you read this! Today I'm sharing a recent DIY project that falls into this category-giving new life to an old outdoor pouf...

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A Tale of Two Power Washers Unsponsored Review

Happy Friday, Friends! Last month, I shared an unsponsored review of floral decor I had recently purchased online. For today's Fridays at Home post, I'm reviewing two different power washers. Follow along to see which one I selected! 

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Windsor Chair Upcycle: Friday's Find #310

Thank God it's thrifty Friday, Friends! Can you believe it's the first Friday's Find of October?! This week I'm sharing a recent thrift store find upcycle--a low back Windsor chair... 

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Ugly Duckling Dresser Transformation

Happy Monday, Friends! Today I have a thrift store dresser transformation to share that puts me in mind of Hans Christian Andersen's story of the Ugly Duckling. It's always a pleasure to bring out the hidden "swan" in a cast-off piece of furniture...

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Easy 3 Step Dish Towel Napkins

Happy Monday, Friends! Have you ever noticed that there seems to be a larger selection of cute dish towels than there are cloth napkins? I'm sure that's one of the reasons it has become popular to use pretty towels as napkins. That works for most dinner place settings but is too large for serving tea or dessert. When I came across a pretty cotton herb towel in Target's dollar bins, I was inspired to use one towel to create two napkins. If you want to make your own, follow these three easy steps... 

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