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House Mix

Ideas on decor, organizing and family on a budget

Category: Decor

— Decor —

Updated girl’s room with mural and macramé wall

September 7, 2020

I haven’t shared Clara’s room for awhile here, so I thought I’d show you some fun touches I’ve added! I hung a large macramé curtain behind a mirror over her desk, some gold star decals on the ceiling and even some new artwork. The wall behind her desk looked so bare and boring next to… Read More Updated girl’s room with mural and macramé wall

— Decor —

Affordable boho pillow roundup

August 22, 2020
Affordable boho pillows

I rearranged our living room, which made me want new pillows, of course! I found so many wonderful, affordable options that I wanted to share them with you too. The pillow covers are all from Amazon and most of them are around $15 each (some are in a set of two). Throw pillow sets I… Read More Affordable boho pillow roundup

— Decor, Viral posts —

Reading nook with IKEA shelves

June 5, 2020
White reading nook with Ikea shelves

I don’t know why I left this space empty so long! A couple inexpensive chairs and IKEA shelves I already had made the coziest little reading nook. And I can finally see all my books in one spot! BEFORE: This is how the space looked when we moved in and remained that way for two… Read More Reading nook with IKEA shelves

— Decor, DIY —

Easy trim moulding in reading nook

May 21, 2020
onlay crown moulding over window in reading nook

I added simple trim with pre-made corners to add some drama to this little nook. It’s urethane, so it’s very lightweight and easy to work with. It’s flexible and easy to cut, so you won’t need a power saw. You haven’t seen much of this reading nook on the blog! I left it empty for… Read More Easy trim moulding in reading nook

— Decor —

8 great faux plants and stems

May 7, 2020
8 great faux plants and stems- fern branches

Last week I shared five plants you won’t kill and this week I’m sharing eight great faux plants! I told you I’m not a plant purist. A girl with a brown thumb and low light areas needs options. I’ll give you my faux plant tour: Banana tree and palm leaves This banana tree is my… Read More 8 great faux plants and stems

— Decor —

5 plants you won’t kill

April 30, 2020
best no-kill plants and plant care

I have a brown thumb. So why should I write a post about plants, you ask? Because these are the ones I have managed to keep alive! And believe me, that’s saying something. I am not a good plant mom. These would make great Mother’s Day gifts too! This is not a post where I… Read More 5 plants you won’t kill

— Decor, DIY, Viral posts —

Ocean mural in the guest room

April 16, 2020

I’ve done a little updating in our well-used guest bedroom! I added a beautiful ocean mural, painted half walls, and repurposed items from other parts of the house. I can’t wait to give you a tour! I finished this right before we started staying home, but am just now finding the time to take photos… Read More Ocean mural in the guest room

— Decor, DIY —

I painted my living room wall black!

February 20, 2020

I have been considering painting these living room walls black for some time. One day I finally just did it! It’s a BIG change, a dramatic change — and I love it! The contrast and depth are just what this space needed. On the other side of this black wall is the kitchen. I don’t… Read More I painted my living room wall black!

— Decor, DIY —

Living room stencil instead of wallpaper

February 6, 2020
Stenciled living room - wallpaper alternative, Light French Gray, how to stencil, white walls, gray couches, colorful rug, big fiddle leaf fig tree, wooden accent table, hanging plants, ektorp ikea

Want to know how to save hundreds on wallpaper? Try a stencil! I did two huge walls for $40! I’ll show you how I did it step by step and teach you the application differences between sponges, brushes and rollers. The first two years of living in this house were about seeing how it functions… Read More Living room stencil instead of wallpaper

— Decor —

Large area rugs under $200

February 5, 2020
Cheap large rugs for under $200-1

Our living room rug has had it — stains, rolling corners people trip on and smashed in places. I paid $40 for it a couple years ago so I definitely got my money’s worth, but it was time to say goodbye! I thought I’d share some AMAZING deals I found while shopping. I bought my… Read More Large area rugs under $200

— Art, Decor —

9 affordable wallpaper murals, starting at $55!

January 30, 2020
Dramatic vintage flower bouquet with black background painting wallpaper mural

When I think of traditional wallpaper, I think of small repeated prints, over and over. Sometimes that’s pretty, but the nice thing about murals is the huge statement they make. It’s like a giant piece of art for a fraction of the cost. The one I’m considering buying on this list is only $59 for… Read More 9 affordable wallpaper murals, starting at $55!

— Decor, DIY, Kids —

Sage playroom with tropical mural

January 16, 2020

Like the rest of our house, the playroom was a blank, white space in need of a little life. I found this beautiful palm jungle mural ($85) and had to have it! It mimics the landscaping outside the window in our yard and I love the sage, gray and coral tones. Then as it usually… Read More Sage playroom with tropical mural

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