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Thoughts and advice about living and loving life authentically from Cynthia Harper

A Sweet Surprise

Sometimes toys come along that are so fun, interactive and unique that you just have to have one.  The new Little Live Pets My Puppy’s Home by Moose Toys is one of those!  So we decided to surprise Bean with one.  Have you heard about this toy?!  It’s an interactive DIY toy that comes with […]

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My 5 Day $500 Bathroom Refresh

I was determined to give my bathroom a refresh for only $500 in just 5 days!  I headed to Lowe’s for all the supplies because I knew I could find affordable products to complete the project.  I selected beadboard planks as an easy and budget-friendly wall treatment, and choose Stainmaster paint in the colors Sweet […]

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Hallway and Stair Update

Here is a supply list of all the items I used in my stairwell and hall update if you would like to replicate it. Pine Bead Board: Top Trim: Decorative Moulding: Paint Colors: Bead Board: Sherwin Williams – Natural Cream in Eggshell Walls: Behr Scuff Defense – Polar Bear in Flat Railing Primer: Stix Primer […]

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DIY Thrifted Bench

Found this great bench at the thrift store while shopping one day. I had the perfect place for it. And for $29.00, I could not pass it up. The fabric was worn but I could see how much potential this piece had. Then while at HomeGoods, I found a beautiful clearance rug for $19.00! The […]

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A quick & simple DIY vinyl floor

I decided it was time to do something about the painted 90’s linoleum floors that have been bugging me for a while. We have dreams of doing a full renovation on this bathroom some day, but it’s not the time for that quite yet. So instead I decided to give this floor a quick & […]

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Vintage Cabinet: From Trash to Treasure

When I was out antiquing a few weeks ago, I stumbled across a vintage cabinet. It was in rough shape and partially hacked apart. But it was the exact dimensions that I needed for my kitchen corner, and I saw the potential that this old girl had, even in the rough state she was in. […]

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How to add bead board for instant character

My goal has always been to add character to my bland builders grade home.  This corner in my kitchen was next on the list! I decided I wanted to add bead board to this nook to create texture and personality. I also was really drawn to the idea of a shelf with pegs underneath. Here […]

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Simple DIY Upholstered Headboard

When I got my new nightstands, I loved the style of them. But I felt like the wood tone clashed with my existing headboard.  When I looked to purchase a new headboard online, I found the styles I liked were between $400 to $900, with most shipping times between 8 to 12 weeks.  I am not […]

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It’s a Wrap: A New Kitchen for a Deserving Family

New Counters The old counters had to go. In attempts to keep this a budget friendly update, I decided to go with a laminate counter top. Thankfully options for laminate have come a long way, and I was able to select this countertop that has a beautiful higher-end look! I made an appointment with the […]

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