DIY Beautify - Creating Beauty at Home

As Christmas quickly approaches, I want to wish you a very Merry Christmas and blessed New Year! Diy beautify would be nothing without loyal followers and I am honored to have you following along! I thought it would be fun to take a little look back at our favorite projects of 2016.

This stenciled wall hanging turned out better than expected, and I'm excited to try this technique again. It's easy to customize, and adds a beautiful farmhouse feel to your Christmas decor.

These easy DIY pillow wraps are a great way to add a festive touch to your existing pillows for the Christmas season! They're removable, inexpensive and can be completely no-sew if you choose!

If you haven't heard, t-shirt yarn is all the rage in home decor! Stop throwing out your old t-shirts; recycle them into cute decor for your home! I can't wait to show you how easy it is to make a darling winter white Christmas tree from an old t-shirt!

I'm sharing a corner of my kitchen decorated for Christmas today, along with some new gray striped curtains.

We may not have snow here in south coastal Texas but it's feeling a lot like Christmas! Decorating a new home for the holidays is fun and challenging. Come on in and let me show you how I've been adding Christmas touches all throughout our house!

This coffee filter tree is a must for your Christmas decorating! It's a simple, affordable DIY project that can be completed in an hour or two and the results are simply stunning!

Christmas decorating can be stressful! Today I'm partnering with several other home bloggers to share some of our easiest, stress-free 10-minute decorating ideas!

If your white or light sofas and furnishings are looking a little dingy, read on for the best paint colors that will make them look bright and fresh again!

Just like the wrong shade of lipstick can ruin your whole look, the wrong paint color can make your home look dingy! Luckily changing the look of a space is almost as easy as changing your lip color! A new shade can enliven your space and I can't wait to show you how we freshened up our kitchen with paint!

This lick your plate clean creamy lemon chicken pasta recipe is one that the whole family will love. This is a homemade hot meal you can have on the table in 30 minutes!

I'm sharing a few pictures of our living room today. They're not styled or ready for bragging rights yet, so be warned! I have some design decisions and dilemmas in this room that I would love your help with and I'm ready to share our plans for this space. Let's start with a design board I created.

Sometimes all a yard sale find needs is a fresh coat of paint. Today I'm sharing a yard sale bench that got a quick swipe of color for a fresh new look!

Good morning friends! I'm delighted to bring you this mini Fall tour from the home of one of my Instagram friends, Mary Casa Chic. Mary's home is light and bright with lots of natural, rustic elements that add delightful texture and I know you will be wowed by her stunning home and beautiful pictures!

Oh my goodness, have we been busy! We moved into our new home over the weekend and have been busy busy busy unpacking and finding a home for all our stuff! I haven't been able to blog as we don't have WiFi set up yet...so I'm sitting at a local Starbucks madly trying to get this post put together so I have something recent to share with y'all!

This is a sponsored post on behalf of Hobby Lobby It's just days now until we will move into our new (to us) home! I know I'm going to be buried under boxes for awhile and I won't get to decorate for fall this year like I normally would. However, during a recent trip to Hobby Lobby, I spotted some fall goodies that I wanted to share with you, as well as some tips for decorating for fall throughout your home...

My friend Bre is visiting today with a super simple (and super cheap) upcycle! If you're looking for a quick way to add a touch of Fall to your home, you will love this project! Hello, diy beautify readers! I'm Bre and I blog at Average But Inspired , where I share creative (and budget-friendly!) crafts, furniture makeovers, and home decor ideas. I am so excited to be guest posting for Cindy while she's busy getting ready to move into her new home. Since she and I share a love for simple and inexpensive home decor, I knew that this Dollar Store Autumn Leaf Decor project would be the perfect one to share with you! With a few simple supplies and about fifteen minutes, you can make one, too!

Some days are almost too good to be true! I had a day like that a couple weeks ago...on the very same day that our offer on a house was accepted, I got a brand new JORD wood watch in the mail! I did a little happy dance, and I'm excited to share with you today how I'm styling my new watch for Fall...as well as offering a giveaway!

Sometimes living with the bare necessities challenges us to be more creative, to think outside of the box! That's how this Create and Share Challenge project started...with just 2 basic supplies! Using just hot glue and rope, I created this little pedestal bowl. It's full of texture and interest, and makes a great complement for the rest of my fall decor! I'm sharing the tutorial below.

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The humble mason jar has become a staple in DIY decorating! There are countless ways to use mason jars and today, another blogger friend of mine has an easy Fall mason jar centerpiece to share with you! It's a budget-friendly way to bring a touch of nature to your Fall table.

This project is a result of what happens when a creative person relocates, packs away all their possessions in storage and moves to the beach (temporarily) while house hunting. I found a way to create fall, even at the beach and am excited to share this DIY beach glass pumpkin with you today! If you love this project but don't live near a beach, no worries...you can purchase beach glass at craft stores and online!

If you've followed this little blog for any time at all, it should be abundantly clear to you that I love a good bargain! Today I'm sharing a curated collection of fabulous farmhouse finds for getting your home ready for fall. These items deliver extra bang for your buck because while they will rock your fall decor, they're not strictly for fall. Oh no, you'll be able to decorate all year long with these awesome finds!

Happy Monday friends, I have a special treat for you today! Some blogger friends have stepped in to help me while we are moving and our possessions are all packed into storage. If you enjoy a good trash-to-treasure, thrifty makeover, you are going to love today's post! Christy from Confessions of a Serial Do-it-Yourselfer has got the eye for turning an outdated relic into something new and fabulous! I'm going to let her tell you all about these 5 thrifty makeovers!

Welcome friend! I'm SO GLAD you're hanging out with me this morning! I'm sharing an easy way to personalize your front door today!

I recently found myself far out of my comfort zone...our family just relocated from TN to TX a week ago - a BIG move! We have been given the use of a fabulous beach house while we house hunt. So it kinda feels like summer because it's still really hot here on the Texas Gulf Coast...and the beach is less than a block away...and it's sunny...and hot! And while I'm LOVING it, I was craving a little FALL, so I figured out a way to bring some Fall to the beach! This is a great way to use found objects whether you live at the beach or not!

A recent move to a new state means I'm scrambling to find crafting projects to share with you while I'm technically homeless and all my stuff is in storage! Thankfully a few fellow blogger friends have stepped in to help me out! Today Aimee from The Crazy Craft Lady has a fast and wallet-friendly dollar store fall wreath tutorial to share.

An easy and impressive snack or appetizer made with fresh ingredients! This recipe for herbed goat cheese spread is deliciously creamy and best paired with toasted baguette slices.

A simple and easy salad to make anytime, filled with chunky veggies and loaded with Mediterranean flavor, this Greek salad is sure to become a family favorite!

It's no joke - kids grow up way too fast! If you're a parent, I'm sure you'll agree with me! Little DIY ( my sweet daughter) is turning 12 in just a few days and I really want to stop the clock! While she's mostly a tomboy, her tastes are starting to change and she loves what we've termed 'shabby modern'. So we decided to celebrate her birthday with that style in mind. Read on to see how we styled a shabby modern birthday party with Minted. You'll have a chance a little further down to win a $150 Minted gift card!

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. Find your #Aah #CollectiveBias I recently found myself at home alone...for an entire evening! If you're a mom, I know you're cheering with me! I decided to make the most of this rare occurrence and treat myself to some "ME" time! I indulged in the ultimate at-home pedi, followed by ice cream and a movie! All alone!!! Read on for my tips to getting this spa treat at home! The goal = relaxation and pampering!

It's berry season and that means abundant, ripe strawberries! This simple pie is a great way to use up your berries and make a dessert fit for company but easy enough for weeknights!

This quick DIY sign adds texture and just the right farmhouse feel for the space above my sofa. Read on to find out how to make it!

This tutorial will show you how to antique a brand new, plain wood crate using just stain and stencils.

Styling a room with IKEA accessories is always satisfying! Today I'm sharing a few updates to my living room and some family antics during our recent shopping trip!

I'm sharing my struggle and journey with women's hair loss.

Maybe you need a little inspiration on the dessert front. I've got you covered! Here are 8 fabulous and deliciously simple July 4th desserts. The hardest part will be deciding which one to make!

The kitchen is still the heart of the home! I've collected a group of inspiring DIY kitchens to inspire!

A denim and lace shabby ruffled flag made from fabric scraps, lace and drop cloth. Buttons replace stars in this neutral nod to patriotism. Full tutorial below.

Summer's in full swing, but what happens when the kids get bored? This inexpensive 'redneck slip-n-slide' (sorry to be cliche, but I do reside in TN lol) is a simple DIY that will provide hours of fun and it's a great way to beat the summer heat!

I'm sharing the tutorial for a DIY driftwood sign, not only how to create a driftwood plank look with brand new wood, but also how to add the lyrics to the sign.

Here's an inexpensive idea for a personalized wedding gift that the recipients are sure to love!

I'm going to show you just how easy it is to swap out your showerhead...it takes about 5 minutes!

The decision to switch out a bathroom light fixture snowballed into an entire mini budget bathroom makeover! Come see how we did it for under $100!

I'm sharing 12 awesome patriotic do-it-yourself projects that you can make for your home!

Today I'm going to share a simple and inexpensive way to update a dowdy light fixture and give it farmhouse charm using spray paint and mason jars!

This easy graduation memory wreath is a great project to celebrate the milestones of your graduate and is a perfect budget friendly decoration for a grad party. Updated 4/2024

This tutorial will show you how easy it is to alter a graduation gown with absolutely no sewing!

Steps to make a sweet striped farmhouse wreath in less than 30 minutes!

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