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Saving Etta: Living Room Reveal

June 7, 2019 Brittany Bailey 9 Comments

Saving Etta: Living Room Reveal I know it's been a while since you received a Saving Etta update. And, there's a good reason for the delay. Not only did I renovate two bathrooms for our local Habitat for Humanity this past week, but I also bought a house! After six months of … [Read more...]

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Deck the Halls DIY Style | Pretty Handy Girl

Galvanized Metal Star Garland and Mantel Vignette

December 9, 2015 Brittany Bailey 10 Comments

Remember when I told you I've been on a galvanized metal kick? Yes, you may have noticed my Rustic Metal Magnetic Window Frame on Monday. When I put the windows over our fireplace mantel, I knew there was something missing. I tried a few different garlands in the space, but … [Read more...]

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Living Room Reveal

August 31, 2015 Brittany Bailey 36 Comments

I'm so excited to finally reveal our living room makeover to you. I partnered with La-Z-Boy to furnish our living room almost exclusively with La-Z-Boy furniture and accessories. The furniture from La-Z-Boy arrived a while ago, but the rug was backordered for several months. My … [Read more...]

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Make Your Own Clock Sign | Pretty Handy Girl

Make Your Own Clock Sign

July 31, 2015 Brittany Bailey 3 Comments

Making a clock is an easy project. All you need is a flat surface that you can drill a hole into and BOOM, you can make a clock. Let's get started and I'll show you How to Make Your Own Clock Sign. Materials: Chalkboard sign (I purchased this chalkboard sign at … [Read more...]

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DIY Feather Art | Pretty Handy Girl

DIY Feather Art

July 6, 2015 Brittany Bailey 2 Comments

When I needed an extra piece of art for our living room gallery wall I created DIY Feather Art. You can create your own, but please purchase craft feathers, use fake feathers or paper feathers. (Per the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, it is illegal to collect feathers, nests and other … [Read more...]

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12 Tips to Create a Perfect Gallery Wall

June 29, 2015 Brittany Bailey 20 Comments

When you Don't Love It, a room in your home can become a place to avoid. Last week I hung our TV on the wall in our living room, but was cringing because that big fat TV was screaming "Look at me! Look at me!" It was killing the cozy vibe I wanted to create in our room. This is … [Read more...]

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Installing a Wall Mount Flat Screen TV + Hiding Cords | PrettyHandyGirl

Wall Mounted TV with Hidden Wires Tutorial

June 22, 2015 Brittany Bailey 59 Comments

Do you have a flat screen TV? Do you have children? Wish you could mount your TV on the wall for space and safety? Or have you already mounted your TV, but the wires are visible and hang below your screen? GASP—not the dreaded visible wires syndrome! Today I have a … [Read more...]

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How to Install a Wall Sconce | Pretty Handy Girl

How to Install a Wall Sconce Light Fixture

April 17, 2015 Brittany Bailey 26 Comments

Do your wall sconces annoy you? Are they stuck in the 90's, 80's, or worse yet the 70's? When I picked out these sconces several years ago, they were the only ones I could find that I thought were okay. But, with a living room makeover in the works, I decided to upgrade them for … [Read more...]

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La-Z-Boy Living Room Decisions | Pretty Handy Girl

Please Help with my La-Z-Boy Design Decisions

January 24, 2015 Brittany Bailey 70 Comments

Remember when I admitted to you that we sit on a dead couple's sofa? I'm ashamed to admit it, but Pretty Handsome Guy and I have the same sofa that was handed down to us by my godfather when his parent's died. Several years ago I agreed to stop bringing home inexpensive … [Read more...]

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Hi, I'm Brittany aka Pretty Handy Girl. I like the smell of coffee and sawdust in the morning. I live to break stereotypes and empower you to take on your own DIY project.

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