It’s my pleasure today to welcome another amazing duo of contributors to the PS team: Trish and Bonnie from Uncommon! These ladies can do it all: home decor, crafts, and party planning, just to name a few. I am so thrilled to welcome them to the splendid team, and I know y’all are going to…
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Lamp-Painting Sock Trick
Today’s quick tip is one that has saved me a ton of hassle in my past lamp-painting projects. Anyone who has ever tried to tape off lamp bulb sockets and cords to prep for spray painting will probably attest that doing so is a royal pain in the neck! My solution: use a sock to…
Managing Your Family Photos
Many of y’all might remember the bittersweet post I wrote at the end of last summer about my first-born’s starting kindergarten, and today already marks his final day of school. I can recall all of the times I used to roll my eyes as a teenager (albeit discreetly) when an adult would lament how quickly…
3D Paper Wall Flowers
Good morning, everyone! I am so incredibly excited to announce that over the next few weeks, I am going to add some new additions to the PS Team. My first splendid contributor to introduce is the incredibly talented Megan from The Homes I Have Made. Her projects have always drawn me in with their incredible…
Raised Garden Update
Remember the lineup of 12 DIY Goals I set for myself for 2012? By all accounts, I am proud to say I am doing pretty well so far keeping up!In February, I shared about my Board and Batten Hallway Command Center (March’s goal), and last week, I gave y’all a tour of my summer front porch,…
Summer Front Porch Tour
Today’s post is sponsored by America’s largest custom homebuilder, Schumacher Homes, who take pride in helping homeowners live in what they love. Visit them online at SchumacherHomes.com. I feel so blessed that our home has a fantastic front porch, but last summer (our first in this home), I was too busy growing a baby to care much…
How to Recover a Lampshade
As a decorating enthusiast, I tend to find myself wanting to update my decor far more than my budget will allow. To get my decorating fix, I am always on the lookout for ways that I can use only what I have on hand to achieve the looks I love, and today I am going…
10 More Why Didn’t I Think of That? Tips
I am always finding terrific ideas during my forays through the blogging and Pinterest world, and every once in a while, I like to pass along some of my favorite recent finds with you! Below you’ll find ten ideas that might very well have you thinking, “Why didn’t I think of that?” Amy @ Positively SplendidHaving…
DIY Projects to Save You $100’s (Part Two)
Yesterday marked the first installment of my DIY Projects to Save You $100’s series. To check out the first three money-saving categories, click over to that post, and then be sure to hurry back to see today’s list of ideas!***four.Window TreatmentsHiring a professional to outfit the windows in your home can cost upwards of hundreds (or…
DIY Projects to Save You $100’s (Part One)
I often have people tell me they would love to do more DIY projects, but they are turned off by the fact that buying the supplies needed for a project often costs just as much as it does to go with the ready-made option. It is true: some DIYs can wind up costing more than…