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HOME DECOR, SEASONAL · October 12, 2019

Monogram Fall Wreath

Fall is all around us here in Washington right now, which I welcome with open arms. This is definitely my favorite time of the year. Warm clothes, hot chocolate, and fuzzy blankets on the couch! So in true Fall fashion,…

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BUILD, HOME DECOR, SCRAPPY SATURDAY · December 1, 2018

Simple Wooden Tray

Welcome to a quick and simple version of Scrappy Saturday. Thanksgiving is just in a couple of weeks!! It’s really hard to believe, I know. With that in mind, I was going for something quick, inexpensive, and actually handy with…

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HOME DECOR, SCRAPPY SATURDAY · October 13, 2018

DIY Fall Leaf Door Hanger

Welcome Fall! This is definitely my favorite time of the year. The air is crisp, the leaves are falling, and the holidays are right around the corner. This Scrappy Saturday project is going to give you all of the Fall…

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BUILD, ORGANIZATION, SCRAPPY SATURDAY · October 6, 2018

DIY Desk Organizer

Happy Saturday friends! Do you ever feel like you need more organization on your desk or work area? I sure do, so for today’s Scrappy Saturday post, I’m sharing this easy to build DIY desk organizer. Β Here is what you…

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Privacy fences are a great thing to have, but they can get damaged over time from the elements. Here is how to repair a privacy fence. #homerepair #privacyfence #fixingafence #outdoorprojects

HOW TO, OUTDOOR, TIPS AND TRICKS TUESDAY · October 2, 2018

How to Repair a Privacy Fence

Privacy fences are a great thing to have, especially if you live in a subdivision. Just like anything left outside, they can get damaged over time from the elements or from not being installed properly in the first place. I…

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This quick and eay DIY Squirrel Doorstop is a great way to ring in the Fall Season. Let some of that cool, crisp Fall air flow through your house!

HOME DECOR, SCRAPPY SATURDAY · September 29, 2018

DIY Squirrel Doorstop

Happy Saturday and welcome to another scrappy Saturday project! Today I chose to go with the season and make a Fall related project. When I think of Fall, there are leaves falling on the ground, a crisp in the air,…

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