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DIY Apartment Summer Porch Ideas

May 15, 2019 By Meegan 6 Comments

The temperature is warming up and I am spending most of my days poolside. You know how I love to be outside and feel the sun rays on my face. It is really nice to be in our new home. Things are coming together and I am enjoying the decorating process. I am also enjoying the fact that we have a REAL porch. We did have a tiny balcony before. I tried to turn it into an inviting space. But, my vision never really came to fruition. I had visions of what I wanted here even before we moved in. Let me share some of my DIY Apartment Summer Porch Ideas for our new home.

These DIY Apartment Summer Porch Ideas can be used on tiny porches and large decks alike.

I like this time of month because I get to be a part of the At Home DIY Challenges. We have a theme every 15th of the month and share our best DIY projects related to the theme. This month is: “Make it Pretty Outdoor Challenge”

(*This post was updated October 2025.)

That is EXACTLY why I am tidying up our back porch and showing you my DIY projects for this space…

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How To Make A Woven Magazine Page Placemat

May 8, 2019 By Meegan 12 Comments

Today I have a fun and easy way to dress up any tablescape for any event. I am going to teach you How To Make A Woven Magazine Page Placemat. It’s your typical type of craft, but I know you are gonna LOVE it!

It’s also the 2nd Wednesday of the month, so it’s time for the Thrifty Style Team to share their incredible and thrifty decorating ideas. It is always a treat to see what everyone comes up with. I will have all the links to their projects listed below.

 

Now to get busy with the tutorial on How To Make A Woven Magazine Page Placemat…

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Eight Thrift Store DIY Projects

March 30, 2019 By Meegan Leave a Comment

It’s been a crazy week. We moved from our condo cottage in a “new to us” apartment. It has been very busy and exciting. The thought of decorating a freshly painted, with all new flooring has my creative juices flowing. These Eight Thrift Store DIY Projects are inspiring my creativity and thought process.

I am always amazed at people’s creativity, aren’t you? Especially when it comes to making something from a thrifted find. I hope these Eight Thrift Store DIY Projects inspire you as much as they have me…

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13 Spring Home Decorating Ideas

March 20, 2019 By Meegan Leave a Comment

Happy First day of Spring! Hopefully the temps are rising where you live, the birds are chirping and the leaves are popping out from your trees or flowers. Today I have 13 Spring Home Decorating Ideas that you can use in your home, office or porch.

Each one is perfect for any style or taste.

I do use a lot of fresh flowers. Mostly from the grocery store or my condo complex. Hey, the least inexpensive, the better, right?

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