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Home renovations and makeovers can be very costly. If you are patient and creative you might be surprised how much money you can save. In this post I will share how I came about the idea for my kitchen shelf from a fireplace mantel. If you have been reading this blog for awhile then you…
Our good fortune is soon to be your reward. We found these beautiful antique french egg cups on a recent thrifting trip. Actually we found the antique french egg cups in a home decor consignment shop. We had never visited this particular store before. The shop was filled with furniture, artwork, decorative accessories, kitchen appliances,…
Did you know that having live plants in your home was good for your health? Here are some of the easiest indoor plants to grow in your home. Welcome to another monthly installment of Back to Basics. This month is all about Easiest Indoor Plants. The other fabulous ladies have their own great ideas to…
The most dramatic change of the makeover is the painted kitchen cabinets. Today we continue with the kitchen makeover week 2 and the painted kitchen cabinets. If you missed last week we shared our kitchen design and mood board. Admittedly the photos I am about to share are not stellar. They were taken on the…
Our DIY Housewives Series is back this month with all things green. Today our group is sharing 12 Spring Green DIY Projects. Lately we can’t go anywhere without hearing someone discuss the weather. Locally our temperatures dropped 30 degrees this past Thursday in just a few hours. The cooler temps were accompanied with crisp, bright…
When spring approaches, the first decor item that we put up is a wreath on the front door. We created a new spring ranunculus wreath and matching printable. Are you doing any spring decorating in your home? Slowly but surely I am working on projects and putting finishing touches in rooms in the house. It…
Excited would be an understatement when I discuss my kitchen redesign. I can’t wait to share all of the details with you for my kitchen makeover – mood board plan and design! Kitchen renovations are typically the most expensive home improvement on the market. There are so many elements necessary to a kitchen. Cabinets, flooring,…
Home decor magazines and specialty shops are full of wonderful ideas and inspiration. Staying true to our “get-the-look-for-less” attitude we will show you how to make a wood bead garland with tassels. Currently wood bead garlands are all the rage in home decor. Whether your style is traditional, farmhouse, boho chic or anything else these…
We have collected vintage tea towels, pillowcases, tablecloths and clothing. Usually we have procured these items from tag sales, thrift stores or antique shops. Sadly, most of the white fabrics are heavily stained or yellowed from improper storage and time. This is how to clean vintage linens and fabric. Have you ever held a piece…
We found a piece of furniture that already had a makeover. It’s a painted table with chalkboard drawers and rope handles. See how we styled it 3 ways. Once in awhile the thrift and antique shopping Gods are in our favor. Recently Jenn and I were shopping with our friends when we spotted the cutest…
We were taught by our mothers that it isn’t nice to brag about ourselves. Today we are breaking that rule because of our excitement. We won an award from My Home Improvement Magazine! Typically we never toot our own horn. However, 2 Bees in a Pod was voted as “Best Blog: DIY” for 2017! in My Home…
Home decor should be an expression of your creativity and personality to reflect your sense of style. Decorating with thrifted pitchers may not seem like an obvious design choice, but we hope to change your mind. Whenever we each have visitors in our homes, aside from hoping the house is clean, we want it to…