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A Fun DIY Project with Unicorn Spit and Famowood Glaze Coat
Project DIYs can be done in many ways, with many products. But unlike many of the products available today, Unicorn Spit Gel Stain and Glaze works on wood, glass, metal, fabric, concrete and more! This unique product is a DIYer’s dream! In a few simple steps you can create a masterpiece using 14 non-toxic colors in as vibrant or opaque of a shade as you like. Use it as paint or dilute with water to create a gel, stain, glaze, white wash or antiquing tint. Famowood Glaze Coat is an amazing finishing product that works great with Unicorn Spit! This glaze coating is a super easy to-apply pour-on epoxy coating…
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Modern Rustic Farmhouse Bathroom Makeover with Vintage Patina Tile Wallpaper
Bathroom makeovers are one of my favorite transformations because of how an ugly old room can light up with some simple changes. We recently finished a DIY wallpaper installation tutorial in our powder room with D. Marie Interiors wallpaper. The process was so easy and fast! Now that we are finished, it is time for the full reveal with before and after photos of our modern rustic farmhouse bathroom makeover! Previously we had installed these DIY fixtures (the shelf, towel bar and toilet paper holder) but the bathroom still seemed like it needed a facelift. I wanted to brighten the space up with something more eye catching than just paint,…
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DIY Wallpaper Tutorial with D. Marie Interiors
Wallpaper has gone in and out of fashion for decades with wallpaper of the past being expensive and difficult to install. Today, however, wallpaper can be an easy, affordable, room-refreshing DIY that anyone can tackle. My bathroom is one of those rooms that no one needed to look at. Dingy, boring, and an eyesore, its not something I enjoyed sharing. But after a complete DIY wallpaper installation our bathroom has been completely transformed into a bright and beautiful space that I welcome my guests to see! I will walk you through how to install your DIY prepasted wallpaper so you can refresh your own space! The following wall preparation and…
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Family Camping at Mount Rainier National Park {Washington}
Mount Rainier National Park, an icon and guarded treasure of Washington State, ascends to a whopping 14,410 feet above sea level. Mount Rainier is not only an active volcano, but the most glaciated peak in the contiguous U.S.A., giving birth to five major rivers. You will find wildflower meadows blanketing the higher elevations of the icy volcano while ancient forest with 1000 year old trees fill Mount Rainier’s lower regions (source). There are several beautiful campgrounds to immerse yourself in the landscape and so many beautiful hikes and sights to see while you visit, it’s no wonder it is a must-do family vacation for anyone in the Pacific Northwest! Our…
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DIY Little Girl’s Spa Birthday Party
Ashlyn requested a pampering spa birthday party for her and her friends to celebrate her 7th birthday this year. A day at the spa is something many little girls dream of, but it is very expensive and not always the best place to host a birthday party full of loud and excited little girls. Instead, I decided to host a DIY budget-friendly little girl’s spa party at our house! Hosting a DIY spa birthday party at home allows you to pamper the girls without breaking the bank (and without annoying anyone else who might not appreciate a party of giggly kids at an actual spa!) This party is great for…
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Pop-Up Camper Cleaning & Maintenance {Pop-Up Camping}
This camping season we really dug into the care and cleaning and maintenance of our pop-up camper. This included cleaning mold, battery maintenance, and flushing the fresh water tank. We are a learn-as-we-go type of family so every new thing we had to take care of for our camper required research and a learning curve. Hopefully by sharing some of the things we learned we can help you when its time to maintain your own camper. Here is my beginners guide to must-do pop-up camper maintenance, including cleaning mold from the canvas, battery maintenance, and flushing the fresh water tank. Cleaning mold from the inside of your camper Moisture had…
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A Simple Spring Tablescape for Easter
Spring is in the air! Fresh flowers, baby animals, and Easter celebrations fill the season. For some it is the season to clean and organize, and for others, its the season to refresh the home with bright and cheerful decor. I love to decorate with neutrals, greens, and blush for spring – I feel like these colors make the home feel cozy and bright and remind me of spring. For Easter, we usually celebrate with a dinner with the family so I wanted to create a tablescape using my favorite spring colors. I put together this simple spring tablescape for Easter in just a few simple steps – it’s easy…
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Wine Tasting in Walla Walla, Washington
Walla Walla is one of Washingtons largest wine regions with the highest concentration of wineries in all of Washington. Dominated by red varieties, the wines from Walla Walla are notable for their distinctive savory profiles, full of earth, black olives, iodine, and smoked meat with Cabernet Sauvignon as the most planted variety. It's no wonder it's a perfect vacation getaway for wine-o's both near and far. In beautiful Walla Walla, Washington, you will find plenty of places to eat, shop, see, and sip. Here are my favorites from our recent trip!
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