Holidays

DIY Cleaning Products

February 25, 2020

I hate chemicals. Walking down the cleaning aisle in the supermarket or discount store makes me hold my breath. Everything smells so strong and frankly gross. The mix of hundreds of different chemicals down that one tiny aisle is dizzying (literally). Are these chemicals really necessary to beat household grime? Isn’t it ironic to introduce another chemical into your household…

DIY Decor, Holidays

DIY Valentine Hearts

February 8, 2020

It’s Valentine’s Day season. Today’s project is easy and I’m not waxing poetic about the day….we’re making DIY Valentine Hearts with paint and pencil erasers. I think it’s incredibly cool and needs almost no skill. This technique is not just for Valentine’s Day either, you could use the pencil eraser dot method to paint lots and lots of things, it’s…

DIY Decor, Holidays

Valentine’s Day Gifts under $5

February 3, 2020

It’s easy to get swept up in the hearts and chocolate frenzy of Valentine’s Day and spend too much money on love……..isn’t love supposed to be free? Anyway, you don’t have to go bananas to tell someone special you appreciate them. It’s actually silly. Spending a few minutes of your time actually showing your love – handwriting a note, doing…

DIY Decor, Holidays

Wine Bottle DIY

February 2, 2020

Valentine’s Day is synonymous with roses, chocolate, and wine. Using left over wine bottles as vases or decorative elements goes along with the romantic and festive nature of the holiday – plus it’s a great reason to drink the wine! Today’s project uses left over wine bottles to make adorable Valentine’s gifts for friends or a love themed centerpiece for…

DIY Decor, Holidays

Quick Thanksgiving Centerpieces

November 1, 2019

Thanksgiving is almost here. Your list is a mile long and only the top two things are checked off – right? I know, I’m there too. Ain’t nobody got time to feel sorry for themselves though, keep your head down and you’ve got this. Next to the turkey the focus of the Thanksgiving table is usually the table itself. The…

DIY Decor, DIY Projects, Holidays

Graduation Party Favors

May 1, 2019

It’s Graduation season…let’s start with Graduation Party Favors! Simple decorations have the ability to transform a “meh” party to a marvelous party. We’re making Diploma Napkins and Graduation Cap Bowls. These decorations use plain materials either you already have or will purchase for the party anyway, so the cost is negligible. My cost was literally pennies. Here’s how – AND……

DIY Decor, Holidays

Spring Table Decor

April 7, 2019

Easter is in five minutes and spring is here. I’m done with the drab colors of winter and being a prisoner inside. A simple way to banish the winter doldrums is to add color and brighten a room by switching table decor. This Spring Table Decor transitions well into summer and you can customize it any way you’d like so…

DIY Decor, Holidays

DIY Curtains

January 27, 2019

It’s freezing outside and being stuck inside makes me feel bottled up. Having extra time to stare at the walls gives me reason to look around the house and find areas to spruce up. DIY Curtains are the fastest way (in my opinion) to give a room a fresh new look. I made them from twin bedsheets so the cost…

DIY Decor, Holidays

Charlotte Today Room Redo

January 22, 2019

WCNC Charlotte Today featured Effortless Girl tips on the show today! New Year Charlotte Today Room Redo was the theme. The how-to’s are coming this week so get ready! Below are the links to the videos to watch the projects in action!

DIY Decor, Holidays

Daytime Tri-Cities DIY

January 22, 2019

WJHL Daytime Tri-Cities featured Effortless Girl tips on the show yesterday! New Year Room Redo was the Daytime Tri-Cities DIY theme. The how-to’s are coming this week so get ready! Below are the links to the videos to watch the projects in action!