Do you ever find yourself in a rut, where you feel like you’d love to get to work on something the moment inspiration strikes, but that moment never comes? Well that’s me, usually every winter. This year, as winter turns into spring, I’ve decided to take inspiration into my own hands, so to speak, and challenge myself to 30 days of creativity. They say that the best way to get the work done is just to do it. Butts in seats. Words on the page. Paint to the canvas. I truly believe that, but there are so many things that get in the way of creativity, namely LIFE. Prioritizing Creativity… Keep Reading
Week 4: Stenciling over Tile
I learned something very important while working on this week’s $100 Room Challenge: I really dislike stenciling. But I love the effect, so I’m determined to press on. And I’m sharing with you some of the tips and tricks I’ve learned for stenciling tile. First I want to say a big Thank You to DecoArt for providing the Chalky Finish paint for this project. Although this is a sponsored post, all opinions are my own. $100 Room Challenge Week 4 – Stenciling Over Tile Have I mentioned before how glad I am that there are five weeks this January? I’m sure I wouldn’t be able to get this challenge done… Keep Reading
Easy Concrete Ornaments You Can DIY in a Weekend
Concrete Christmas Ornaments? Who ever heard of such a thing? Well, when you’re a DIY-er like me, you sometimes find yourself with spare material left over from projects. And if you’re also cheap like me, then you hate to see things go to waste. If necessity is the mother of invention, then leftover material is its quirky aunt. She always seems to run off on a tangent, but at least you can count on her for some fun, and and an interesting story or two along the way. Wait, where was I? Oh right. Concrete Christmas Ornaments. I had a little leftover Feather Finish concrete from my Guest Bathroom Remodel,… Keep Reading
15 Minute Minimalist Spring Wreath on the Cheap
Cheap and fast, that’s me. At least when it comes to my style in crafting. But then, who doesn’t love a project that gives you major wow factor with less money and less time? This minimalist spring wreath gives you both for just under $10 and about 15 minutes of your time. How’s that for cheap and fast? I started with a giant embroidery hoop that I found months ago at a thrift store and grabbed immediately, not even knowing what I would do with it. (This is why I have a craft stash storage problem.) Then I added a few spring blooms from the Dollar Tree and put it… Keep Reading
The Palette Muse 2016 Year in Review
The end of the year seems like a perfect time to look back, reflect and remember. I don’t usually spend much time looking backwards, preferring instead to look ahead in anticipation of the future, but as I sit surrounded by Christmas gift wrapping debris and decorations that need to be boxed up, it seems as good a time as any to NOT be working on the house. So here I sit at my computer, taking a moment to remember some of my favorite projects of the year. Maybe that will inspire me to get moving and be productive! 2016 has been full of fun and creativity, and as I sift through my… Keep Reading
Christmas with Stencils
Stencils are great for making all kinds of crafts and decor. But what do you do when you can’t find the right stencil for that creative project you have in mind? Make your own! I’ll show you how, using supplies you probably already own. Join me and several of my blogging buddies as we get creative together to inspire you to try some stenciling projects of your own this Christmas. This project brings all my favorite things together: thrift store diving, paint, and flannel. For just under $10, you can make your own fun Christmas wall art, and you get a great excuse to make a trip to your favorite thrift… Keep Reading
6 Creative Ways to Use Heirlooms in Your Home Decor
Whether your own family’s or a treasure found at a thrift store, heirlooms have unique history and character, and I hate to see them ever go to waste. Here’s Kacey Mya of The Drifter Collective with some great ideas on how to use them in your home. Creative Ways to Use Your Family Heirlooms for Home Decor Family heirlooms are literal touchstones—consider them moving markers within the story and history of your ancestors right down to you. The more you collect the more you have to preserve and piece together. Some items may hold more importance than others, and that’s okay. Over time, storing, cleaning and maintaining a collection of family… Keep Reading
Pillows from Placemats in 3 Easy Steps
Between painting my kitchen cabinets and remodeling an entire house to sell, I’ve had enough of big projects for a while. So today I thought I’d share a super fast and easy up-cycle. I was at Target the other day (not an uncommon occurrence) and found these fabulous placemats on clearance. I looked at them for a minute, thinking “I don’t really use placemats.” But I was sure they needed to come home with me anyway. Once I got home, I realized they were the perfect size and pattern for adding a little much-needed color to my couch. Now I just had to figure out how to refashion them into pillows,… Keep Reading
Unique Ways to Get Creative in Your Personal Space
This week, as I’m knee-deep in design decisions for our Flip House (I’ll be back with some new photos next week), I’m so thankful to have a guest contributor! Please help me welcome Lacey Hauptman with some fun ideas for making your personal space your own… Coming home to a well-decorated personal space or bedroom is something we look forward to at the end of the day or after a long trip. A few months after moving to a new apartment when I was single, I began to get tired of my own room’s look because it didn’t reflect my personality. I began searching for DIY room makeovers, which eventually became… Keep Reading
Stormy Sunset Palette
Albuquerque Summers usually promise at least one good storm and this year, while hot and dry, has proved faithful. I shot this photo the other night as the sun was setting and clouds were building. I had been in the house, and I looked out the window, and although I couldn’t see the sky, I could tell from the color of the air. Does that seem weird? Sometimes you can just tell that the day’s color is changing. My heart takes a little leap when that happens and I run outside to see what kind of show the sky is putting on tonight. Sometimes it’s hard to capture the glory of… Keep Reading
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