About Me
Welcome, I am so happy you are here!
If creating a beautiful home seems out of reach, I hope I can inspire you to see that it's not really about what's in your wallet, but how you approach decorating. Some of my favorite items were found at thrift stores, barn sales, Craigslist, you get the idea. A beautiful home on a budget is DO-ABLE my friend, and I'm here to help you achieve your home goals!
If you're new here, I'm Cindy, a wife, mom to 3 grown kiddos and a furball. I love that first morning sip of creamy coffee, I love crisp mountain air and spending all day reading a good book! I grew up in Canada, met my American hubby at college, and wound up moving south of the border to the US a few years after getting married!
Our journey
Mr DIY and I met at Bible College in Canada. He was a youth pastor for many years before becoming a family pastor. I never wanted to move but God had other plans for us! We've lived in Niagara Falls, Canada, California, Oregon, Florida, Tennessee, Texas and now Mississippi!
Our kids were all born in different states and we are so proud of them and thankful for the mature adults they've grown into! After nearly 30 years in the ministry, Mr DIY was laid off due to the pandemic. We made the decision to move closer to family, and planned to move back to TN but wound up in a rental at the top of MS!
I'll be honest that at times my faith has been shaken and I struggle to conceive of what the future could possibly hold for us. I've been spending more time in God's word this year, and I know three things to be true... He is faithful, He will provide, and my security needs to be firmly rooted in Him, rather than a home.
What this blog is about
This blog is a journey. As I share my furniture updates, room makeovers, craft tutorials, decorating shortcuts and budget saving tips for making your house beautiful too, I hope you walk away feeling encouraged, inspired and blessed!
I have loved creating a cozy, inviting home in every house we've lived in. Here on the blog I love sharing step by step craft tutorials, DIY projects that we're attempting in our own home, room makeovers and more!
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Want to reach out? Contact me at cindydiybeautify (at) gmail (dot) com.
A word about those annoying ads
I know they can be intrusive and I apologize. The thing is, they provide an income so that I'm free to stay home and do what I love to do - create, decorate and document it all here for you. I don't charge you to watch my videos and read my tutorials so I hope you'll be able to see past the ads to my awesome content! I hope you're able to see my blog as a visual online magazine (they have pages of ads too!) and appreciate the energy that I put into creating free content for you ❤
Published
I'm thrilled to have my projects featured in these publications!
Just found your blog-love it! I am in West TN, what part of TN are you in?
ReplyDeleteHi Sheila, we are in Hendersonville. I am so glad you enjoy my blog :)
DeleteAnother country girl! I'm a transplant out here but I love it! I'm so excited to be a new follower, Cindy! Your projects are adorable!!
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You are so kind!! I'm so happy to have a new follower! YAY :) I do love TN, the colors are beautiful....can't wait for the cool weather to arrive!
DeleteHi Cindy! Looking forward to following your blog and your projects! Stop by my blog when you get a chance.
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Hi Cindy, I just found your Blog and look forward to more of your posts, you are an inspiration, I love doing the same DIY, thrifting, garage sales, anything cheap. We live in So. Fla & can't wait to move to your part of the South. Pam
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DeleteHi Cindy my daughter asked me to do the Graduation Wreath for my grandson's graduation brunch. I love scrapbooking but this entails other ideas. When I looked up your website I was happy to see written instructions on how to do one. I know I will be become a devoted follower of yours. I also love Jesus, he is the one and only one to be true to us. God Bless. Ana
ReplyDeleteThank you Ana, I'm so happy you found the tutorial helpful! And I'm always happy to have a new follower!
DeleteSaw you dark living room painted ?white? or what white by professional painters; that is out of the question but am curious about which paint, which white-ish colour. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteWe used Sherwin Williams Repose Gray for the panels and we have a creamy white for our trim! We've actually used this lighter gray color throughout our home and love it!
DeleteMy son and his wife just moved from Texas to Tennessee, just a little East of Memphis and South of Nashville. They are loving it. I am planning a trip back to see them in October. Love your decorating style, and I have been a DIY/crafter for many years. If I can see it, I can make it kind of gal. Wishing you the best in your move, and prayers that you will get the home you have chosen.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Jill, what a small world! We are still waiting to hear about the house, it's certainly testing my faith (and my nerves!)
DeleteNot too far from Hendersonville myself. Mooresville, NC to be exact. I haven’t been to that area yet but very close. It’s quite pretty up that way. Never got into the blogging thing but I sure love to decorate! I too have had a love since I was a child. I have been and still am obsessed! We got married in 1996 so just a few years after you and also have 3 children. Mine have been out of the house for many years now and all have families of their own. I have 7 grandchildren that I just love more than anything but don’t live near any of them except for 1 that comes and lives with me over the summer while taking his summer break from college. He and another granddaughter actually lived with us most of their lives as well as my daughter who divorced young. I am actually in my forever home now and still redecorate all the time! Life wouldn’t be the same if I wasn’t changing something! Good luck with your move and welcome home!
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DeleteWe know exactly where you moved and our kids are right next door in Olive Branch! I know you will have fun exploring the history and craft/antique stores in your new area! Your projects are all very beautiful and show your love in each one!
ReplyDeleteThank you! It's such a pretty area, we are really enjoying it!
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