Saving Etta: Downstairs Shared Bathroom Reveal The downstairs shared bathroom in the Saving Etta house was designed to function as an en suite bathroom to one of the bedrooms, but also to have a second door opening to the main hallway for guests or for anyone to use. I can't … [Read more...]
DIY Oilcloth Drink Coasters
DIY Oilcloth Drink Coasters Hi there! I’m so thrilled to be back today with this super quick and easy project. The weather in Seattle has been totally amazing lately and it’s got me thinking about summer. And, summer entertaining is on the brain! This project will look great … [Read more...]
How to Pick Color Palettes: Color Harmony in Decorating
Color Harmony in Decorating One of the most frequent complaints from homeowners is struggling to choose colors for their home. When you walk into the paint store, the color selection can seem overwhelming. Choosing a rug or furniture can be equally daunting. Today I'll give you … [Read more...]
DIY Modern Hoop Wreath for Spring
DIY Modern Hoop Wreath for Spring Hello! I’m so excited to be here to show you how to bring a little Spring into your home. I’m betting we all need a little Spring at this point in the year. After two back-to-back snowstorms and weeks of frigid temps here in Seattle — I’m so … [Read more...]
How and Why You Should Install a Smart Lock on Your Door
How and Why You Should Install a Smart Lock on Your Door Smart locks have been around for a while, but I've been slow to jump on the bandwagon and install a smart lock. I worried they might be tricky to install and had heard stories of the technology being glitchy (although I … [Read more...]
How to Drill New Door Knob Holes
How to Drill New Holes for Door Knobs Every once in a while, you might find yourself with a new (or old) door that needs a hole drilled into it for a door knob (or a deadbolt). Today I have the perfect tutorial to ease your mind and help you learn how to drill a new hole for … [Read more...]
How to Make a Felt Letter Pillow Cover
How to Make a Felt Letter Pillow Cover Friends! I’m so excited to be back today with a new project for you, a DIY felt letter pillow cover. One of my favorite things to do is to scour home decor stores for inspiration for my kids' rooms. I love trying to recreate trendy looks … [Read more...]
Rustic Wooden Caddy with a Branch Handle
Rustic Wooden Caddy with a Branch Handle Spring is right around the corner and I'm itching to cut some fresh flowers to bring inside. I love displaying them in jars placed inside rustic wooden caddies. Making a little caddy or tote out of salvage wood and branches can be an easy … [Read more...]
16 Ideas for Decorating a Large Wall Space
16 Ideas for Decorating a Large Wall Space Large blank wall spaces can often be a challenge to decorate. Whether you are at a complete loss on how to decorate yours, are trying to decide what kind of art to hang or are looking for photo collage ideas, this roundup of 16 ideas … [Read more...]
How to Install Cement Tiles and Achieve Professional Results
How to Install Cement Tiles and Achieve Professional Results If you've been browsing Pinterest lately or flipping through the pages of your favorite home design magazine, you've probably seen (and likely fallen in love with) real cement tiles. Cement tiles are trending, so much … [Read more...]
How to Make a DIY Wood Wall Organizer
How to Make a DIY Wood Wall Organizer Hello, Pretty Handy Girl Readers! I'm Karen and I'm the blogger behind Decor Hint and a new member of the Pretty Handy Girl contributor team. I'm so excited to be here today. Today, I’m going to show you how to make a simple DIY Wood Wall … [Read more...]
Cotton Fall Wreath and Décor for the Entryway
Cotton Fall Wreath Every morning for the past few weeks I woke up and looked out the window. A few leaves have turned color, but as soon as I look at the weather report — the heat and humidity has yet to leave North Carolina. Will fall ever arrive? I want to wear flannel shirts … [Read more...]
Fall Leaves Garden Flag using a Dollar Store Placemat
Make an inexpensive (but beautiful) Fall Leaves Garden Flag using a Dollar Store Placemat! Pull out your sewing machine (or skip the stitching and use your iron and some hem tape instead.) You can have a gorgeous fall garden flag in an hour or less. Plus, this is the perfect … [Read more...]
26 Creative Ways to Decorate with Red, White, and Blue
Creative Ways to Decorate with Red, White, and Blue July 4th is right around the corner. If you like to decorate for the 4th, try using red, white, and blue primary colors to give a patriotic vibe to your home. Red, white, and blue are also perfect for a classic and bright … [Read more...]
Downstairs Bathroom Plans at Saving Etta
Downstairs Bathroom Plans at Saving Etta Thank you so much for your feedback and comments on the master bathroom mood board for Saving Etta. While preparing for the plumbing, I had to start picking out all the fixtures. If you've been following me on Facebook and Instagram, you … [Read more...]
Pressed faux flowers behind glass
Pressed Faux Flowers Hello, Pretty Handy Girl friends! Julie from love my simple home here, with a new DIY project! Pressed faux flowers behind glass is quick and easy to make. You'll end up with a beautiful piece of leaning art that you can display on a shelf in your … [Read more...]