HOW TO PREVENT UNDER EYES FROM CREASING As we reach a certain age our makeup application needs to change. I'm going to share how to prevent under eyes from creasing. I know how frustrating it is. I tried so many different concealers and techniques but this actually works! (This post contains affiliate links. Please see disclosure policy) How frustrating is it to have your makeup look amazing and then a short time later it looks like you've aged yourself. I'm going to share two simple tips to prevent under eyes from creasing. PREVENT UNDER EYES FROM CREASING PREP Prepping your under eyes is so important. As we age our skin changes and it's usually quite dry and can look crepy. Make sure you're using a good eye cream as part of your skincare routine. I've been using this one ... View Post
Modern Farmhouse Style Adding Elements To Your Home
Modern Farmhouse Style Lately I've been falling for modern farmhouse style. I still love Shabby Chic style, but, I'm feeling the need to make a few changes. And so I've been pinning lots of different decorating inspiration on Pinterest. Why do I love modern farmhouse so much? I love the colors, and the simplicity. Modern farmhouse combines farmhouse style with a modern look. And I think it's now one of my new favorite looks, besides Shabby Chic. Here's a little inspiration board to inspire you. Make sure your following me on Pinterest, I'm always pinning lots of decorating ideas for you :-) (This post contains affiliate links, please read disclosure policy) I'd love to wave a magic wand and change my entire house. Okay, I'm not complaining, but my carpet, well it's pretty ... View Post
Faux Tin Ceiling Tiles Kitchen Island
Faux Tin Ceiling Tiles Kitchen Island I had this idea of adding faux tin ceiling tiles to my kitchen island. Yes, I know you're probably wondering how many times have I changed my kitchen island? If you've been following along, you know. If not then let me share. I think I've changed it at least five times over the past four years! (This post contains affiliate links, please read disclosure policy) You haven't seen many recent photos of my home, and there's a reason for that. Since I sold much of what I had, including things that were on my walls, I've been slowly trying to put things back together, which is a little tricky since I'm working with much less. And I've also been patching up holes and painting a few of my rooms. I'm also changing my style slightly. I still love vintage ... View Post
DIY Repurpose An Old Window Into A Table
DIY Repurpose An Old Window Into A Table Have you ever been given a piece of furniture or salvage and think... I can do some thing with this. But then you wonder why you took that piece in the first place? Well that's what happened with this old chippy window. A friend gave it to me. At first I thought, wow this is so cool! But it sat tucked in a corner for several months. Then it hit me. Why not make a table out of this old window. I love diy repurpose projects when you take a scrap piece of wood or salvage and transform it. This is a super easy project and very affordable. Are you ready to get started? *This post contains affiliate links, see disclosure policy* Supplies needed: Wood table legs Wood drill bits Paint and stain of your ... View Post
HOW TO MAKE MONEY HOSTING A GARAGE SALE
Make Money Hosting Garage Sales Make money hosting a garage, yard or a pop up shop sale. So, what's the difference between these? Well, a garage sale is held in your garage, a yard sale is in your yard, and a pop up shop is basically a shop that you open up in your garage or home. I've never felt comfortable with strangers in my home, but I'm totally fine with hosting a sale in my garage. Over the past three years I've hosted a pop up shop sale in my garage, it's been a great way to make money from home. You can see how I transformed my garage into a shop HERE. I wanted to share my success with my garage sales, what worked and what didn't work, and how you can hold your own sale and make money from home. Let me share a little about why I started hosting sales in my ... View Post
Planter Upcycle Project Funnel Transformation
Upcycle A Funnel Into A Planter Planter upcycle project, turning a funnel into a planter is what I'm sharing today. This could not be an easier planter project! I found this funnel several years ago, and I also had an old lampstand. I decided to put these together and turn them into a cool upcycled planter. Okay so here is my funnel, wire, screening, and I think these are wire pliers. Before I started on my planter, I used some Dawn dish soap to clean the rest of the oil residue that was left on this funnel. This funnel already had a hole, so I carefully drilled another hole on the opposite side. **Please use caution when drilling holes in metal, use correct tools, and goggles** Once I had my second hole drilled, I took out some wire I had in my stash. Honestly I ... View Post