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What to Include in a DIY renovation Budget

Colleen Pastoor — Thu, 21 Sep 2023 21:42:45 +0000

So you’re planning a DIY room renovation and you’re taking time to create a budget. To make sure you don’t miss any expenses, here’s a list of things to consider adding to your DIY room makeover budget! We love a DIY Room Makeover… save money and get the space of your dreams? Heck yes! But …

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DIY Cookie Dough Care Package

Colleen Pastoor — Fri, 05 Jun 2015 13:00:31 +0000

Guuuuys! I’m so excited, not only is it a summer Friday (although that’s enough to get me excited) but tomorrow we’re starting our deck build! We’ve lived in our house for over a year and we’ve had to go out the front door and around the house to hang out in the back yard. It’s …

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Doily Place Settings

Colleen Pastoor — Fri, 27 Mar 2015 13:15:56 +0000

So, I’m sure you’ve heard the terrible, no good news… Target Canada is closing all their stores, we officially have until early next week and then it’s gone for good. *sigh* it was a good run. Of course I’ve been closely monitoring all their sales (who isn’t?) and last week I snagged these clear plastic …

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How to DIY a Deceptively Luxe Dinner Party

Colleen Pastoor — Fri, 24 Oct 2014 17:07:58 +0000

So I’m 25 now. Woohoo! A couple weeks ago, I had my 25th birthday and invited some of my closest girlfriends over to celebrate. I thought it was a great excuse to get fancy and cook a delicious meal (before games, of course). I was picturing something something girly and luxe, but my budget was …

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DIY Towel Rack from Free Pallet Wood

Colleen Pastoor — Mon, 08 Sep 2014 13:31:44 +0000

Happy Monday! Today I’m sharing how to make a rustic looking towel rack using the pallet wood I showed you how to disassemble last week! I’m really excited about this one- I love the way it turned out. Before I made this, we were hanging our towels over the shower curtain rod (seriously). So not …

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DIY Salvage Copper Curtain Rods

Colleen Pastoor — Wed, 30 Jul 2014 13:50:24 +0000

It took us long enough, but we finally have some privacy in our home thanks to these DIY salvage copper curtain rods! I still need to hem the curtains (but our kiddos are having so much fun playing in them, I’ve been putting it off), but I thought I’d share them with you as-is because …

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DIY Hoop Mirror: Anthro Knockoff

Colleen Pastoor — Wed, 23 Jul 2014 17:50:31 +0000

I’ve had this project floating around in the back of my mind for quite a while. I’d pinned this Anthropologie hoop mirror, but couldn’t justify the price tag of almost $200! Last week when Kayla posted the Look 4 Less Challenge and invited everyone to participate, I knew this was the perfect project to take …

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Hay There! Party Seating & Money Saving Secret

Colleen Pastoor — Mon, 07 Jul 2014 13:55:38 +0000

Today I’m bringing you guys a surefire way to find out if you are prone to hay fever! JK- but seriously, it sucks so take something before you ever have to find out. Anyways, My sister-in-law put together some gorgeous details for a wedding this past weekend and I asked if I could tag along …

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Pretty Up Your Grocery Store Flowers

Colleen Pastoor — Wed, 02 Jul 2014 13:30:58 +0000

I’m just popping in quickly today to share some tips on prettying-up your grocery store bouquet. You know the ones- you walk into the store with your list in hand, you’re going to leave with nothing that’s not on that list. But then you see the beautiful bouquets to your left, so you decide to …

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Two Dollar DIY Napkins & Wall Hanging

Colleen Pastoor — Mon, 30 Jun 2014 13:55:05 +0000

Good Morning Sunshine! Yeah, I’m talkin’ to you. Last week I shared the Pretty Little Pancake party I put together for a couple friends and promised to show you how I made the DIY napkins and wall hanging that made an appearance. So here you have it, quick and ever so affordable napkins (and then …

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