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I realized I was officially grown-up when it hit me one day that throw pillows and gallery wall frames got me more excited than a new pair of shoes. As much as I love a good trip to HomeGoods or Target, I try to be mindful of our wallet. So I've taken on several DIY projects as well as gotten creative using unexpected items as decor accessories (an antique sea trunk as a coffee table) and used sentimental items to make memories into unique, one-of-a-kind works of art.

Check back regularly for and updates on new DIY projects and budget-friendly, unique decor ideas! If you would like more information on one of the projects you see here, please contact me!

Quick & Easy Guide to Painting Stripes

For this guest bathroom, I wanted to do something a little different from a basic paint job. After spending a significant time on Pinterest searching for various painting technique ideas, I decided to try my hand at stripes -- not just your ordinary stripes, metallic gold ones. I decided on gold because I wanted to brighten the room which lacked natural light, and gold happens to be my favorite color. The paint color is Karat, from Target's new Valspar Devine collection. It