DIY projects are creative adventures you tackle yourself, making or fixing things without hiring someone else. They range from crafting decorations to repairing stuff around your home using your own hands and tools. Whether it’s building a bookshelf, making handmade gifts, or fixing a leaky faucet, DIY projects let you explore your skills and imagination while adding a personal touch to everything you create.
Last month I was selected as one of 25 finalist for Home and Family’s Next DIY Star on the Hallmark Channel. They flew each of us to Los Angeles, California to film a segment representing our DIY Style.  We supplied them with our idea and a supply list and they took care of the rest.  I…
You all know I love junk right?  On any given day you can find me at a thrift store, flea market or estate sale.  In the summer, you will see me with a truck bed full of garage sale finds.  A couple of weeks ago I had the pleasure of attending JunkStock in Omaha, Nebraska.  I love…
Junkstock is the perfect event for a girls day, a couples day or a family day! There is something for everyone! Â It is a fun and relaxing atmosphere where you can find that perfect item you are looking for or just enjoy looking at all the fun ideas. There is plenty of yummy food and…
This time of the year makes me so happy. The warm weather; the smell of fresh cut grass and tulips blooming all signal that summer is coming. I can’t wait to start decorating outside and this large outdoor planter is going to be the perfect addition to our lake house fixer upper. I knew I wanted 2…
I have had such an amazing time being on the design team for Restaurant: Impossible Ambush Season 13. Cheryl Torrenueva is such an amazing designer and it’s been a pleasure to collaborate with her this season. I wanted to take you behind the scenes to give you an unclose look at all the design elements…
Who likes finding little jewels in the rough on the side of the road? Me! I found these little jewels in a pile of left over garage sale items on a curb. It was a bonus day for sure. The chairs were solid but obviously had seen better days. It was nothing a chalk paint…