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How many DIY chalkboard tutorials have you seen on Pinterest? About a million, right? Well, I’m sharing the EASIEST DIY chalkboard tutorial! I liked this project because I got to use paint and power tools, but it was just enough of each to make it feel like a real DIY project. This giant chalkboard was made for a VIC (very important client), my mother-in-law 🙂 There was a small empty space between...
Some of the most popular decor styles out there right now involve highlighting worn items. I have to admit, I’m a fan. My personal style is a combination of rustic, repurposed and cozy farmhouse with a touch of modern. I love the lived in, cottage look that is so “in”. What is arguably the most popular element to all these styles? Barnwood. Anything labeled “barnwood” or “pallet” seems to be a hit these...
The ugly media box I know I’m not the only one out there who has a difficult time decorating around the media box on my mantel. If you have a cable box, this project might be a little less convenient for you. A cable box uses a frequent signal, so you would have to move the cover while watching TV. I, however, am stuck in the 1990s, so we just have a DVD/VCR combo...
I’m going to walk you through how I made a super cheap and easy over-the-bed decor using a tree branch. Let me start out by saying, there are three components to the perfect DIY project: Easy, inexpensive and quick. Am I right? Yes, I am. 😉 I needed something to put over the guest bed. We’ve made a lot of costly purchases since moving and I’m not ready to spring for a...
Today, I finally did it! Trying chalk paint has been on my “to do” list for a long time, but the price tag of the Annie Sloan chalk paint and wax has always been a turn off for me. I was at Lowes the other day and saw that they carried a Valspar version of the famous chalky finish paint. It was about $25 for the paint (which goes a very long way) and $15 for...
I told you we moved into a new house recently and that things are in a “work in progress” state. Well, the dirt lining our walk way was getting a bit depressing. Landscaping is something that is a little lower on our “to-do” list, but this little area got bumped up, hence the mini landscape project. This summer, went from living in an adorable 100-year-old Sears home with a serious farmhouse vibe that...
Hi guys! Welcome to my first DIY feature! This canvas project was inspired by my mom’s upcoming birthday. I’m pretty sure she would be happy with a pair of socks as long as they came from me, but I always feel pressure to be personal with gift giving. Since having my little one, I try to incorporate her in any homemade gifts I do for the grandparents. I wanted to come...
It’s here! I never in my wildest dreams thought I would be the proud owner of a blog, I mean, my own website, no matter how small or simple, its mine! You may be wondering why in the world I started basicallyLiz, or maybe you aren’t wondering, but I’ll tell you anyway 🙂 I’ve enjoyed reading a couple of blogs lately, they are mostly lifestyle and home decor bloggers,...