It's amazing how serving food on a rustic tray can elevate your standard meal or dessert into an elegant occasion. This simple decorative rustic pallet serving tray is a simple project anyone can do! Rustic Pallet Serving Tray When I worked on a deck makeover with my … [Read more...]
Doodle-Painted Birdhouse
If the birds are out in your area, chances are they are looking for a place to nest. Try your hand at doodle-painting a cute little birdhouse to help them start a family. Who knows, they may be lurking in your yard like a depressed House Hunter's couple who can't get past the … [Read more...]
How to Make Pinch Pots from Clay
Looking for a simple craft to make and help you decompress? Make these cute clay pinch pots and use them around your house. How to Make Pinch Pots from Clay I hope you are ready to get your hands a little messy! Today's tutorial is all about making some easy pinch pots out … [Read more...]
Upcycled Magnetic Chalkboard Frame
I'm a serial upcycler. When I can find relatively free materials and turn them into something worth displaying, I'm thrilled! This Magnetic Chalkboard frame is one of those upcycled projects I am proud of. Upcycled Magnetic Chalkboard Frame Earlier in the week, I showed you … [Read more...]
How to Make Thumbprint Design Envelope Pillows
Envelope pillows are the easiest pillow covers to sew. Combine a beautiful pillow with a personalized thumbprint design and you have a great gift idea for parents or grandparents! How to Make Thumbprint Design Envelope Pillows Hello, it's Cristina from Remodelando la Casa … [Read more...]
DIY Farmhouse Style Serving Tray
A common decor item with farmhouse style is a wood serving tray. Trays are an easy way to add style and function. This DIY Farmhouse Style Serving Tray with handles is so easy to create, I can't wait to show you how it's done! DIY Farmhouse Style Serving Tray Hi there! Chelsea … [Read more...]
DIY Floral Spring Wreath for Your Front Door
Hello, Pretty Handy Girl Readers! I’m back today with a fun project for your front doors! This beautiful baby breath’s wreath - perfect for Spring. I love making my own wreaths because I can customize them exactly the way I want. And I can save a bunch of money by making them … [Read more...]
DIY House Number Planter Box
It's important to have house numbers displayed on your home, especially if emergency crews need to locate your house. Today I'll show you how to build your own DIY house number planter box. DIY House Number Planter Box When we moved into our home in the Fall of 2018, I had no … [Read more...]
Faux Blue Bird Eggs and Nest
Can you think of anything more spring-like than a nest full of blue eggs? Today I want to show you how to make Faux Blue Speckled Bird Eggs and a Nest! Faux Blue Bird Eggs and Nest Spring has arrived in North Carolina and I want to dance and sing and tiptoe through the … [Read more...]
Mid-Century Modern Lighting Options for Millie’s Remodel
Mid-Century Modern design is a trend that is sweeping the design world by storm. While researching lighting options for Millie's Remodel, I curated a list of possible light fixtures. Here are some of my favorite mid-century modern lighting options. Mid-Century Modern Lighting … [Read more...]
DIY Jingle Bell Garland
I’m always looking for ways to simplify my holiday decorating and re-use what I have. This DIY Jingle Bell Garland project is perfect for that! Perusing the holiday collections at my favorite home stores gave me the idea of making this simple bell garland. It’s a lovely nod to … [Read more...]
DIY Simple Fall Wreath for Less than $10
DIY Simple Fall Wreath for Less than $10 Hi everyone! Happy Fall! Today I’m back with this super simple wreath idea that will cost you less than $10 all in! It includes using an inexpensive starburst twig wreath from Amazon and some cattail bunches that I picked up at Dollar … [Read more...]
How to Create a Faux Zinc Texture (with Spray Paint)
Want to give something the look of zinc metal without spending money on zinc metal? You can create the look with spray paint and this technique. How to Create a Faux Zinc Texture (with Spray Paint) A while ago I was thrifting with a few friends and stumbled across an ugly … [Read more...]
DIY Frosted Votive Candle Holders
DIY Frosted Votive Candle Holders Hi, Pretty Handy Girl Readers! I’m back today with a super simple and inexpensive project that you can use for the upcoming holiday season. Or anytime, really! These DIY frosted votive candle holders are made from old yogurt jars (Yoplait by … [Read more...]
How to Fake a Fake Pumpkin (Faux Painting Tutorial)
How to Fake a Fake Pumpkin Have you seen those neon orange fake pumpkins and nearly vomited because you wouldn't dream of decorating with them. I mean—get real—everyone would know they were fake. Ah ha, but have you seen the price tags? $1 - $6? For that price you might just be … [Read more...]
Simple and Stylish DIY Fabric Tissue Box Cover
Hey Guys, happy Summer! I’m back today with another easy home project for you - a simple stylish DIY Fabric Tissue Box Cover. I don’t know about you, but I think most tissue boxes are tacky. They stick out like a sore thumb in our house! Unfortunately, it’s not the type of … [Read more...]