When we bought our home 4 years ago it had new flooring but everything else needed work. A LOT of work! 🙂 Some areas we worked on right away and others we moved the furniture in and they worked for a while. But left me feeling less than inspired. I have been craving color after…
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Big changes in the dining room
This refresh in our dining room has been a long time coming, I am SO excited! It seems like a living room or kitchen gets more attention (is it just me?) and the dining room just does not seem to be something we think about updating very often. As our style and ideas for our…
How to paint patio furniture the easy way
I mentioned recently that I am doing a quick (well, hopefully quick) makeover on our back patio for summer. The challenge is to clean up and restore the existing patio furniture that has taken quite a beating over the past 5 years. And add some accessories, lights & pillows that will make my space feel…
trending now: decorating with pastels
Pastels are super hot for Spring 2014 fashion, and it looks like the lines have blurred as usual, with home decorating trends also leaning towards the lighter side of color. I hope these beautiful spaces and home decor ideas inspire you as much as they have me. I even have an area…
twelveOeight’s BEST DIY Projects of 2013
There may still be a list of things to be done around our home (it would help if we all didn’t keep thinking of new things right?) but I had a blast seeing how far we have come in just a year. You are the reason, by the way. I can sand and paint,…
Dollar Store Rustic Glam Plate Chargers | Amy from The Blissful Bee
Hello Twelve O Eight readers! It’s Amy here from The Blissful Bee and I’m happy to be back again with another little fun makeover. A few weeks ago I put together my rustic Christmas tablescape,but wanted to keep it budget friendly. I wanted to incorporate blue in my arrangement but didn’t have any blue decor…
Hometalk – 18 Charming Chevron Crafts
Hey y’all!It’s been crazy busy around casa twelveOeight,hope you are all having an awesome week!We have been painting, organizing, and preparingfor our first grand baby to arrive (squeal!) I am soexcited for him to arrive. My daughter has abouteight weeks to go, so we don’t have much time tofinish up a few projects. And…
Vintage White and Aqua Table
I have often wondered how one would start a business selling pretty things. Maybe the business would be the result of much planning, and research. Perhaps it would be passed down from a family member. But I have a sneaking suspicion that most of us realize that this is something that we can turn into…
DIY Stained Wood Shelving Unit {Laundry Room Progress}
Do you ever feel like you could easily renovate and/or decorate your home if you just had a little more free time and perhaps a bit more in the budget? Even if we really love DIY projects, (and the thought of a trip to the hardware store makes us giddy) we all sometimes just want…
23 Painted Furniture Projects-Just In Time For Summer!
Summer is upon us, and I had to share some of my favoriteways to refresh and update furniture. With paint! I don’t have to go any further than ourweekly link party to see some of the most gorgeous painted furniture projects around…thank you for keeping me inspiredweek after week!! (please make sure you…