We made the easiest raised garden bed DIY project! You only need 2 tools and some wood. To make a simple raised redwood garden bed we used; wood, a handsaw, and a drill. Easy Raised Garden Bed DIY Our garden bed is 8 x 4 feet and 5 1/2 inches tall. A lot of garden beds are 8 to 12 inches high, but we are putting this garden bed over dirt so we can dig deeper than the 5 inches. If you are making this without any wood cutting power tools, then I would try to use the least … [Read more...] about Easy Raised Garden Bed DIY
HOME DECOR
Minimalist Office Decor & Peel and Stick Wallpaper
Today I am sharing my minimalist office decor & peel and stick wallpaper. My office walls are a bright white, but for some interest I added wallpaper. I was shocked at how easy it was to install this peel and stick wallpaper! Watch the Full Office transformation Here: In the video I show how I applied the wallpaper (you can see how easy it was) and a mini office tour. Below I have all the links to everything in my office in case you want to find the … [Read more...] about Minimalist Office Decor & Peel and Stick Wallpaper
The Cozy Minimalist Home Book Review
Today I am sharing the Cozy Minimalist Home book review. This year I have decided to read one book every month, one down 11 to go! The focus will be on minimalism, simple living, frugality, and ways to better yourself. This month we are starting with the Cozy Minimalist Home by Myquillyn Smith in an attempt to cozy up our homes. The Cozy Minimalist Home Book Review What You Can Expect In this book you can expect to learn simple ways to make your home cozy without needing … [Read more...] about The Cozy Minimalist Home Book Review
12 Cozy Minimalist Decor Ideas
Minimalist homes can be cozy and comfortable. The only thing missing is the clutter. Today I am sharing 12 cozy minimalist decor ideas. Proof that minimalism can be whatever you make it. Do you think the picture below is how minimalism has to look? Most people think a minimalist home must be all white and empty of all decorations. A minimalist home can be cozy and have enough decor to make it interesting without being cluttered. The clutter is usually in … [Read more...] about 12 Cozy Minimalist Decor Ideas
How to Update Old Furniture
Today I am sharing how to update old furniture. There are so many cheap easy ways to update older furniture. It just takes a little work and creativity. How to Update Old Furniture Video: Why Choose Old Furniture First I want to explain why older furniture is usually the better choice. We had been searching for a buffet table for our dinning room. Just a simple cupboard to store our table cloths and cook books. The trouble was all of the affordable brand new … [Read more...] about How to Update Old Furniture
Minimalist Fall Decor Ideas
Today I am sharing my minimalist Fall decor ideas. As an aspiring minimalist I want to keep my home clutter-free, but make sure it feels cozy too. Here are my tips on how to decorate for Fall as a minimalist. Minimalist Fall Decor Ideas - Home Tour. (post contains affiliate links read more here) Minimalist Fall Decor When we started to declutter two years ago I had a lot of decorations for every season. Now as I decorate for each occasion I try to declutter anything … [Read more...] about Minimalist Fall Decor Ideas
How to Make a Eucalyptus Wreath
Today I am sharing how to make a eucalyptus wreath. This is an easy project plus it smells great! How to make a eucalyptus wreath? Let me show you how easy it is to make this wreath. You only need 2 supplies and 2 tools and I bet you already have all of them at home. DIY Fresh EUCALYPTUS Wreath Supplies: Eucalyptus Branches (we have a tree in our neighborhood) The wire from the local craft store Tools for Making the Eucalyptus Wreath Wire Cutters … [Read more...] about How to Make a Eucalyptus Wreath
Minimalist Guest Bedroom
Today I am sharing how I decorated our minimalist guest bedroom. A guest bedroom is so easy to keep minimalist since no one lives in there! I love minimalist decorating, but the challenge is to stay minimalist and not over do it. The first thing I do is gather ideas on my minimalist bedroom pinterest boards. Light and bright is the theme for this room. Check out our fixer upper home tour to see how far we have come. Watch the Minimalist Guest Room Before and After … [Read more...] about Minimalist Guest Bedroom
1950’s Fixer Upper Home Tour
Welcome to our 1950's fixer-upper home tour. Today I am sharing exactly what our home looked like when we first received the keys. Welcome to our 1950's fixer-upper home tour. Today I am sharing exactly what our home looked like when we first received the keys. We bought this home in July 2019 and little did we know what we were getting into. This home was built in the 1950s and not much has been done to it since then. In my mind, all we needed to do was a … [Read more...] about 1950’s Fixer Upper Home Tour
Drought Tolerant Landscape
Today I am sharing our drought tolerant landscape design. Becoming drought tolerant is easier than it seems. When we first moved into our 1950's fixer-upper the first thing I noticed was the dead grass. Living in sunny southern California I know the only way to go is with a drought-tolerant landscape. At first, I wasn't sure where to start. We have a small section in front of our front window, so I decided to start small. I found a photo on Pinterest of some … [Read more...] about Drought Tolerant Landscape