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Home » decor » Page 14

Charm and Character – A House Tour

October 17, 2011 Brittany Bailey 43 Comments

Today you have been invited to take a house tour at my friend Holly's home. Holly is a good friend of mine, so luckily I didn't have to beg too much for her to let us into her home. But, before we go in I want to tell you a little more about her. She wears many hats. She is a … [Read more...]

Armoire, Before and After, Benjamin Moore Aura, decor, Decorating, Destinations, distressing, Door Hardware, Falling in Love with Your Home, faux painting brick, framing, Home Decor, install cabinet knobs, new light fixture, Removing Blinds, removing wallpaper, Tours, Wallpaper removal

Make Your Own Decorative Mushrooms

October 9, 2011 Brittany Bailey

Did you see the cute little red and white mushrooms in my terrariums that I made? They were super easy to make. I can show you how and this will only take a second. Materials: Wooden dowel rod or stick Acorn tops KILZ spray primer Red spray paint (Rustoleum Apple … [Read more...]

accessories, arts and craft, Crafts, decor, E-6000, gifts, Plants, Spray paint wood

Make Your Own Terrarium and Save Hundreds of Dollars

October 7, 2011 Brittany Bailey 44 Comments

Terrariums are making a comeback in home décor. Gone are the octagonal mirrored terrariums. They have been replaced by sleak apothecary jars, tall cylinders and lidded glass vessels (to name just a few shapes.) Twig Terrariums has an amazing array of beautiful ready made … [Read more...]

accessories, arts and craft, autumn fall decor, Birthday Gift, Crafts, decor, Decorating, DIY, Gift Ideas, gifts, Plants, Terrariums, vignettes

Tea Light Centerpiece

October 3, 2011 Brittany Bailey

In my constant attempt to save things from the landfill, I came up with this nifty transformation of an old Hollywood light fixture. Can you believe that I took this... And turned it into this? Materials: Trim (canopy) piece of an old light … [Read more...]

accessories, arts and craft, decor, Decorating, E-6000, light fixture, Upcycling

Fall Mantle Decor and Vignettes

September 26, 2011 Brittany Bailey

Fall is here, fall is here! Finally the cooler temps are near! I'm not sure about your area of the world, but this summer seemed a little too hot for my liking. My husband told me about the term "Global Weirding". It seems fitting for all this nonsense Mother Nature is throwing … [Read more...]

accessories, Armoire, autumn fall decor, Ballard Design Pears, decor, Decorating, Fall Leaves, fireplace, habitat ReStore, Holiday decorating, Home Decor, mantles, vignettes

How to Slipcover a Couch Beautifully

August 24, 2011 Brittany Bailey 160 Comments

We definitely have paranormal activity in our home. Things move without explanation. Pillows that were strategically placed by me to look magazine pretty inevitably end up on the floor after I leave the room. Kid sized chairs levitate on their own and land on top of the … [Read more...]

Before and After, decor, Decorating, Giveaway, no-iron wrinkle remover

An Artist’s Inspiration Board from an Old Window

July 7, 2011 Brittany Bailey 19 Comments

Hey guys, today I'm dishing up a triple dose of posts for you. I've been busy, really busy, super busy! And you don't know the half of it. As you are reading this, I'm on my way home from California. I flew out to surprise my little sister for her birthday. She and her husband … [Read more...]

accessories, arts and craft, caulking, Chalkboard paint, Crafts, decor, DIY, drill, Home Decor, memo board, mirrored glass, ReNew, Upcycling, Window

Making Printed Drop Cloth Bulletin Boards

July 5, 2011 Brittany Bailey 17 Comments

I'm so excited to share this tutorial with you. I knew it could be done, but honestly I didn't believe it until I tried it. When I saw THIS cute project over at Home Frosting, it got my creative wheels turning. I asked Lesa for a few clarifications and she gave me the … [Read more...]

arts and craft, decor, DIY, Do It Yourself, drop cloths, memo board, printing on fabric, Window

Dollar Store Flower Pot Makeover

June 30, 2011 Brittany Bailey 12 Comments

Another project I completed before the birthday party was a quick makeover for a pair of ho-hum dollar store flower pots. My friend Heather helped me add some jute rope and fake flowers then set them out with utensils in them. Perfect for a summertime birthday … [Read more...]

arts and craft, Crafts, decor, DIY, gifts, Giveaway, July 4th, Pillows, Sewing

Leen the Graphics Queen and Installing Wall Vinyl

June 20, 2011 Brittany Bailey 126 Comments

I had the opportunity to meet Leen the Graphics Queen last week when she, her husband and her two sweet boys were in town. We met at Monkey Joe's (an inflatable playground) and our boys had a fun and energetic afternoon playing together. If you haven't heard of Leen, she is … [Read more...]

decor, Decorating, Do It Yourself, Giveaway, graphic letters and numbers, Home Decor, Master Bedroom

Magnetic Art Display Frame

June 16, 2011 Brittany Bailey 8 Comments

I don't know about you, but I've been fighting a losing battle lately. I have begged, yelled, and threatened my boys to stop putting stickers and tape on the walls. I think my youngest one upped me, he put tape and stickers on his door! I had given up the battle until I came … [Read more...]

art, arts and craft, Crafts, decor, framing

Spring Vignettes and Mantle Décor

April 21, 2011 Brittany Bailey 19 Comments

Ahhh, the birds are chirping and the flowers are in full bloom. The azaleas in our yard look like fireworks exploding with color. I long to open the windows and let in the sounds and the sweet smells. But, alas, the pollen bomb is still in full dumping mode. I'm not … [Read more...]

accessories, Birdhouse, decor, Decorating, garden bench, Home Decor, Landscaping, mantles, vignettes, wreath

Changing Out Your Pillows for a New Look

February 24, 2011 Brittany Bailey 7 Comments

Winter is almost over, and not a moment too soon! I have been hanging onto my Christmas cards and warm fuzzy pillows and throw (from Pier One). But, I have been feeling the Winter blues. So, I decided to make a quick change to the line up in our living room. (Hey, Pretty Handsome … [Read more...]

accessories, decor, Decorating, Falling in Love with Your Home, Pillows, Pretty Handsome Guy

Creating Seasonal Vignettes

February 12, 2011 Brittany Bailey

I like to revitalize my love for a room by switching out the décor throughout the year. Decorating for the season gives the room a fresh look. Mantles are the ideal place to begin: Autumn  Christmas Valentine's Day Springtime But, if you don't have a mantle, you can use … [Read more...]

decor, Decorating, Falling in Love with Your Home, mantles, vignettes

Making a Decorative Barn Door

November 28, 2010 Brittany Bailey 13 Comments

When Miss Mustard Seed and I were junkin' on Black Friday, she asked what I was looking for. I immediately answered rustic, rusty, and anything that looks aged and has a story to tell. I am so wacky like that, I could care less how well something is made or if it is an expensive … [Read more...]

Aged, Build It, decor, DIY, DIY tools, Door, Door Hardware, Holiday decorating, Painting & Antiquing Techniques, power tools

Guest Blogger – Michelle from Dream Home DIY

November 12, 2010 Brittany Bailey 5 Comments

Hey guys, I'm a blog hoppin' today. Michelle from Dream Home DIY and I are trading places. Without further ado, take it away Michelle!  Hello fellow Pretty Handy Girl followers! I'm Michelle dropping by from over at Dream Home DIY where my sweet, … [Read more...]

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