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How to Transform a Storage Closet to a Mini Home Office

6 / 17 / 196 / 18 / 19

In this post, I will show you how to transform a storage closet to a mini home office with just a few simple changes and additions!

I can’t believe I haven’t posted in OVER A YEAR! Life is always busy with two little ones. It feels good to be back though, sharing yet another project we took on this past year (yes, PAST year. Sad.)

How to Transform a Storage Closet to a Mini Home Office - Dwelling in HappinessWhile I love to clean, I’m  not always the best at organizing. Take our under-the-stairs-closet for example.

When we moved in, we  decided to use it as my craft/random storage. It started out nice and neat, but overtime, things started to get thrown in there and it became the “overflow” closet. You can see for yourself…

How to Transform a Storage Closet to a Mini Home Office - Dwelling in HappinessYikes. Guys, it was BAD. So bad, that I couldn’t even walk into it. Obviously..

How to Transform a Storage Closet to a Mini Home Office - Dwelling in HappinessBut then, I had a vision. I wanted a space I could call my own. An office. A reading area. A quiet space AWAY from the kids that I could escape to and close the door (yes, even though it’s technically a closet).  My wonderful hubby was on board too, so together we came up with a plan for the space.

How to Transform a Storage Closet to a Mini Home Office - Dwelling in HappinessFirst, we emptied everything out and went through it all. This part took the longest, as we (I..?) had a LOT of stuff in there. Oops!

Once it was cleared out, we took out the little shelf in the front, so it would open up the space more. We also took off the ugly light fixture so we could get an updated, brighter one.

I then decided I wanted to paint it white. Our whole house is a beige/tan color, and it’s darker than I’d like. Since it’s a small closet, I felt painting it white would brighten the space up and make it look a tad bigger. It really helped!

How to Transform a Storage Closet to a Mini Home Office - Dwelling in HappinessI wanted some kind of shelving in the back to store craft/office items, so David made some custom wooden shelves to fit in the awkward angled space. It was a family affair one Saturday morning! 🙂

My vision also included some kind of fold-down desk since there isn’t a lot of space in there for one. I found these plans on Pinterest to follow, and we tweaked it a bit to make it our own. We just left off the storage part inside. It’s absolutely perfect, and I love that it can fold back up and still gives a lot of space in the closet!

How to Transform a Storage Closet to a Mini Home Office - Dwelling in HappinessI painted the outside with chalkboard paint, and the inside is a white board for notes, Bible verses, and little reminders. It has become my favorite place to sit and work on my blog, read, or journal.

How to Transform a Storage Closet to a Mini Home Office - Dwelling in HappinessI wanted this space to feel bright, cozy, and be functional. I think we achieved my goal and vision!

How to Transform a Storage Closet to a Mini Home Office - Dwelling in HappinessMy kids often know if they can’t find me, that’s where I am. I love having some quiet time during my kiddos’ afternoon nap/rest time, reading or praying.

How to Transform a Storage Closet to a Mini Home Office - Dwelling in HappinessDavid comes in and uses the space when he works from home. It’s an ideal quiet spot to get work done with no interruptions or distractions.

How to Transform a Storage Closet to a Mini Home Office - Dwelling in HappinessCan you even believe the difference?! It is literally night and day in there. I can actually WALK IN and sit down at a DESK! Never would I have thought it could look like this, but all I needed was a vision. Thankful for a hubby that helps me make those visions come to life! Here’s a little before and after for you…

How to Transform a Storage Closet to a Mini Home Office - Dwelling in HappinessBlows. my. mind. And also, I’m just embarrassed at the before. I can’t even.

Have you ever transformed a small space/closet into an office or more functional space? It feels SO good when it’s all done!

Have a fabulous week, friends!

 

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An Industrial Farmhouse Living Room Refresh

3 / 8 / 184 / 10 / 18

**A huge thanks to Natural Area Rugs for the beautiful and cozy area rug for our living room! All opinions of their quality products are completely my own. You can read my full disclosures, here!**

Wow, I can’t believe it’s been a few months since I’ve posted. I don’t know how time goes by so fast! I mean, wasn’t it just Christmas?? Now’s it’s March and almost Spring. Eek!

I love Spring, which means it’s time for a little spring cleaning and rearranging. Or, in our case, a whole new living room set up. But we did clean and rearrange too, so it counts!

But in all honesty, our living room needed a little help. It wasn’t awful or anything, but I just never felt that it was cozy and inviting. Our couch was a huge sectional that we loved in our old space, but just didn’t fit it this space very well. I just never loved the placement of it in our new home as it made the living room feel closed off, and I always wanted something different for this space to open it up more. (So glad that fan’s gone now, too!)

An Industrial Farmhouse Living Room Refresh // Dwelling in HappinessAnd the rug. We had carpet throughout our old home, and never had to worry about buying area rugs. When we moved into our new home with the whole downstairs being hardwood, I quickly bought the cheapest and simplest rug I could find from Target. It was fine for the time being, but the cats sure did a number on it and it was not soft at all, meaning my kids never wanted to sit and play on it. Boo.

An Industrial Farmhouse Living Room Refresh // Dwelling in HappinessWe are huge Costco fans and when we saw a charcoal gray comfy couch and chair set, we knew it was time to say bye-bye to our old sectional.

An Industrial Farmhouse Living Room Refresh // Dwelling in HappinessAnd of course, if we were getting a new couch, it was time for a new rug, too. A much prettier and softer one. That’s when we turned to Natural Area Rugs, where we picked out an incredibly soft shaggy carpet, that my kids actually WANT to sit on and play. Win!

An Industrial Farmhouse Living Room Refresh // Dwelling in HappinessThis Isla rug is my favorite, and I absolutely love walking on it with my bare feet. It’s so plush and cozy. The light gray color is the perfect balance to the dark hardwood and darker gray couches, too!

An Industrial Farmhouse Living Room Refresh // Dwelling in HappinessIt comes in 3 sizes; we chose the 7’10″x10’5″. They don’t only have shag rugs however, they have beautiful sisal, grass, jute, etc. Some for every style, and they are eco-friendly and natural. I actually feel good about my kids wanting to play and lay all over it!

An Industrial Farmhouse Living Room Refresh // Dwelling in HappinessIt arrived neatly rolled up, and we let it sit unrolled for a day or so and it was nice and flat. All rugs even come with a rug pad! Oh, and did I mention how soft it is?!

An Industrial Farmhouse Living Room Refresh // Dwelling in HappinessOur old couch had an ottoman that we used as our coffee table since our kids were little which worked perfectly. But when we got rid of the couch, the ottoman went too. So, time for a new coffee table!

An Industrial Farmhouse Living Room Refresh // Dwelling in HappinessI fell in love with this fun industrial farmhouse style table from Wayfair. The metal hairpin-style legs matched perfectly with my fun mailbox redo (you can check that out here!).

An Industrial Farmhouse Living Room Refresh // Dwelling in HappinessI also got a simple little round side table to go between the couch and chair from my local Facebook swap for cheap, and spray painted the legs to match the coffee table.

An Industrial Farmhouse Living Room Refresh // Dwelling in HappinessI kept the decor simple by adding a little greenery and some vintage books. I can’t get enough vintage books! I have a slight obsession.

An Industrial Farmhouse Living Room Refresh // Dwelling in HappinessI still love how our DIY orb chandelier looks hanging over the couch, too! You can see the tutorial for how to make your own here.

An Industrial Farmhouse Living Room Refresh // Dwelling in HappinessOur “new” living room is SO much more open, spacious, and cozy (thanks to the perfect rug!). I love that I can see right into the kitchen without it feel closed off. Before, we’d prefer to hang out upstairs with the kiddos in our bonus room (which we still do daily), but we find ourselves wanting to relax and spend time in the living room more often now!

An Industrial Farmhouse Living Room Refresh // Dwelling in HappinessDo you do any spring cleaning, rearranging, or “sprucing up”?

Have a great weekend, friends!

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10 DIY Leather Gifts you can Make in Under 10 Minutes

12 / 21 / 1712 / 20 / 17

Make sure you don’t leave anyone out this Christmas with these 10 DIY leather gifts you can make in under 10 minutes!

10 DIY Leather Gifts you can Make in Under 10 Minutes // Dwelling in HappinessGuys, Christmas is only a few days away. If you’re like me at all, you’ve probably forgotten to buy a gift for someone  in all the craziness of shopping and the hustle and bustle of the season. Panic sets in when you realize its only a day or two until Christmas. Ah! I so know the feeling!

But don’t worry friends, I’ve got you covered. Leather is all the rage these days, and there’s really a ton of cute stuff you can make from it! You can find leather at any craft store, as well as online. All the gift ideas below will take 10 minutes or less to make because, let’s face it; who has more than 10 minutes the day before Christmas?! There’s something for everyone too, from a bookmark to coasters. Handmade gifts are the best, too!

Enjoy these darling little gift ideas!

10 DIY Leather Gifts you can Make in Under 10 Minutes // Dwelling in HappinessStamped Leather Coasters // Lia Griffith

La Pouchette // For the Makers

10 DIY Leather Gifts you can Make in Under 10 Minutes // Dwelling in HappinessDIY Leather Bookmarks // Making Manzanita

10 DIY Leather Gifts you can Make in Under 10 Minutes // Dwelling in HappinessSuede Tassel Bracelet // Made in a Day 

10 DIY Leather Gifts you can Make in Under 10 Minutes // Dwelling in HappinessLeather Feather Earrings // Cupcakes and Crinoline

10 DIY Leather Gifts you can Make in Under 10 Minutes // Dwelling in HappinessDIY Leather Sunglasses Case // Parlor Diary

10 DIY Leather Gifts you can Make in Under 10 Minutes // Dwelling in HappinessDIY Leather Hair Bows // Mom Spark

10 DIY Leather Gifts you can Make in Under 10 Minutes // Dwelling in HappinessMinute Leather Belt // Kristi Murphy

10 DIY Leather Gifts you can Make in Under 10 Minutes // Dwelling in HappinessDIY Keychains // Making Manzanita

10 DIY Leather Gifts you can Make in Under 10 Minutes // Dwelling in HappinessDIY Leather Luggage Tags // Almost Makes Perfect

Which gift was your favorite? It’s hard to choose!

Have a very Merry Christmas, friends!

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Quick and Easy Farmhouse Winter Wreath

12 / 13 / 1712 / 12 / 17

This quick and easy farmhouse winter wreath is the perfect way to dress up your door this holiday season!

Quick and Easy Farmhouse Winter Wreath // Dwelling in HappinessHi, friends! Somehow this month is already half over. How did that happen? Is Christmas really only 2 weeks away?!

Our December #monthlyDIYchallenge is here, and we used metal label holders in all our projects for this month. There are some amazing creative ideas from my bloggy friends at the end of this post, so don’t forget to check them out!

Quick and Easy Farmhouse Winter Wreath // Dwelling in HappinessFor my project this month, I made a winter wreath. My front door was looking bare, and I wanted something I would be able to keep up all winter and not just for Christmas.

Enter: the label holder!

I can change out the label and use it for Christmas as well as through the rest of the winter season. I like versatility!

Quick and Easy Farmhouse Winter Wreath // Dwelling in HappinessTo make your own, you’ll need:

  • 14″ wreath form
  • Plaid ribbon or fabric
  • Metal label holder (I got mine at Hobby Lobby)
  • Floral wire
  • Thin ribbon or twine
  • Hot glue gun
  • Dried eucalyptus bunch
  • 2 decorative pine picks
  • Ribbon for hanging

Quick and Easy Farmhouse Winter Wreath // Dwelling in HappinessI was looking for a thick white and black checkered/plaid ribbon, but couldn’t find any. So, I found this cozy plaid at Joann’s, and cute it into strips. It worked great! I started by gluing down the end of one strip onto the wreath form.

Quick and Easy Farmhouse Winter Wreath // Dwelling in HappinessI just kept rolling the strips around and gluing the end down, then gluing a new strip on top and rolling until all the wreath form was covered.

Quick and Easy Farmhouse Winter Wreath // Dwelling in HappinessI trimmed the ends of the eucalyptus stems, and layered them how I wanted them to look on the wreath.

Quick and Easy Farmhouse Winter Wreath // Dwelling in HappinessUsing my floral wire, I wrapped them together in the middle onto the wreath a few times to keep them in place. Before securing the wire completely, I also stuck in the picks on either end of the eucalyptus under the wire.

Quick and Easy Farmhouse Winter Wreath // Dwelling in HappinessI used thick silver ribbon to cover the stems and wire. I glued it in the back of the wreath and wrapped it around  a couple times.

Quick and Easy Farmhouse Winter Wreath // Dwelling in HappinessAs for the metal label holder, I used thin silver ribbon to attach it to the wreath. I threaded it through the holes, wrapped it around a few times and tied it in the back. The label holder is thin, so I was able to bend it slightly to fit around the wreath form better.

Quick and Easy Farmhouse Winter Wreath // Dwelling in HappinessI cut a thick piece of card stock to fit and wrote “Merry Christmas” on it. I’ll be able to change this as soon as Christmas is over!

Quick and Easy Farmhouse Winter Wreath // Dwelling in HappinessI love that it’s neutral and can be used until spring. I could just take out the picks and change the label!

Quick and Easy Farmhouse Winter Wreath // Dwelling in Happiness

Quick and Easy Farmhouse Winter Wreath // Dwelling in Happiness

Quick and Easy Farmhouse Winter Wreath // Dwelling in Happiness

Quick and Easy Farmhouse Winter Wreath // Dwelling in Happiness

Quick and Easy Farmhouse Winter Wreath // Dwelling in Happiness

Friends, while this Monthly DIY Challenge has been so much fun, it’s time it came to an end. Although I’ve only participated in a few of them, the rest of the challenge bloggers and I have decided it was time to stop, as everyone is focused on other things at this time as our blogs go in different directions. Thank you so much for all your support in this fun challenge, and cheering us all on each month! Here’s to new exciting things in the future! 

If you need any ideas on how to use label holders in your own crafty ideas, check out my bloggy friend’s projects below to help inspire!

Hope you all have a wonderful rest of the week!

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Cheap and Easy DIY Twine Orb Chandelier

10 / 11 / 1710 / 16 / 17

This cheap and easy DIY twine orb chandelier is the perfect way to turn an old thrift store chandelier into something amazing for under $20!

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Cheap and Easy DIY Twine Orb Chandelier // Dwelling in Happiness

It’s the second Wednesday of the month, which means it’s time for the #monthlyDIYchallenge! For October, our item was rope, any form and size. I chose a twine/a thin sisal rope for my project. I’m in love with how it turned out!

It wasn’t hard to decide on what to make. We’ve been desperately needing a new chandelier in our living room to replace our lighted ceiling fan. It’s one of the last amber-colored lights left that needed to be updated in our home. I really wanted to take a stab at making my own lighting, so when my hubby agreed to help, I went straight to the Habitat for Humanity Restore in our town. I found the perfect old chandelier light, and when I took it to the counter to pay for it, I found out it was half off! $5 for the win.

Cheap and Easy DIY Twine Orb Chandelier // Dwelling in HappinessI had seen a bunch of beautiful orb chandeliers online, but all were expensive and definitely more than I wanted to pay. Making our own was the best  and cheapest solution! The twine was about $6 on Amazon, the embroidery hoops I found at a thrift store for $1.50 each, and the spray paint was about $4. I already had the glue gun and drill bit, so this whole chandelier cost me under $20 to make!

If you’d like to make your own twine-wrapped orb chandelier, you’ll need a few supplies:

  • Twine
  • Two 12 in Embroidery Hoops (giving you 4 hoops total when all separated)
  • Old chandelier to take apart
  • Hot glue gun & glue sticks
  • Black spray paint
  • Drill & drill bit (according to the size of your wiring)

We started by taking apart the old chandelier. We took out the candelabra part with all the wiring and chain to keep, and then got rid of the glass.

Using our embroidery hoops, we took off the metal part that tightens the hoops together. After doing so, we removed the inner hoops as well, now giving ourselves 4 hoops total. The two outer hoops were now open, and the two inner hoops were not.

Cheap and Easy DIY Twine Orb Chandelier // Dwelling in HappinessUsing our drill and drill bit that would be big enough to fit the top bolt of the lighting, we overlapped the ends of two of the hoops (the two “outer” hoops of each pair since they would be just a tad bigger than the inside ones) and drilled a hole through. We taped them together to make it easier to drill (as shown above).

Cheap and Easy DIY Twine Orb Chandelier // Dwelling in HappinessAfter all holes were drilled, we made sure the wires all fit through for hanging.

Cheap and Easy DIY Twine Orb Chandelier // Dwelling in HappinessThen we overlapped both of the outer embroidery hoops and made sure everything fit together nice and snug with the bolts. The two outer hoops will criss-cross to create the starting of an “orb.”

Cheap and Easy DIY Twine Orb Chandelier // Dwelling in HappinessWe then took everything back apart, and I spray painted all of the lighting pieces with a satin black spray paint to give it a nice, new finish.

Cheap and Easy DIY Twine Orb Chandelier // Dwelling in HappinessWhile the paint dried, I set to the task of wrapping the embroidery hoops with the twine. This part was time consuming, and I ended up taking two evenings to finish it. To wrap, I just used some hot glue to glue the end of the twine to the hoop, and then I just started wrapping it around! I’d occasionally put a little hot glue on the wood as I went to make sure it stayed snug and in place.

For the two outer hoops that we drilled holes into, I left the ends where the holes were open so we were still able to overlap them when it was time to put the lighting all together.

Cheap and Easy DIY Twine Orb Chandelier // Dwelling in Happiness

Cheap and Easy DIY Twine Orb Chandelier // Dwelling in HappinessWe fed all the wires through the holes of both outer hoops, tightened all bolts in place, and made sure the hoops were criss-crossed.  Cheap and Easy DIY Twine Orb Chandelier // Dwelling in HappinessOn the bottom where the hoops intersect, I used just a little bit of hot glue to secure them together. I then took some extra twine and after gluing down the end, I wrapped it around the intersection a few times to form an “X.” I then hot glued the end down discretely under part of the “X” so it wasn’t too visible.

Cheap and Easy DIY Twine Orb Chandelier // Dwelling in HappinessNow, we’ve been working with the outer two embroidery hoops this whole time. For the other two slightly smaller hoops, they will go inside the orb and be horizontal, parallel to each other. Since they are a tad smaller (because they were originally the “inside” of the embroidery hoops), they should fit in just fine and be snug. Once I got them both inside and somewhat even, I hot glued them to the inside of the outer orb hoops. Then I did the same as I did with the bottom of the orb and wrapped twine around each intersection to create that “X.”

Cheap and Easy DIY Twine Orb Chandelier // Dwelling in HappinessThis took a little while since I had to do this 8 times. It was tricky to keep the inner hoop straight, which is why I tried to hot glue them in quickly first before wrapping the twine.

Cheap and Easy DIY Twine Orb Chandelier // Dwelling in HappinessThe top was a bit tricky, but I just used the same method again and after gluing down the end of the twine, I wrapped it around the top to hide the wooden overlapped part and still keep that “X.” It doesn’t matter too much if it isn’t beautiful on the top since no one will really be seeing this as it’ll be high up close to the ceiling.

If you haven’t hung your own lighting before, be safe and have a licensed electrician install it. My hubby has done it several times before so we were confident to do it ourselves. We put in new LED candelabra lightbulbs, and we were set!

Cheap and Easy DIY Twine Orb Chandelier // Dwelling in HappinessIt really is SO much better than our previous amber-lighted fan that was in our living room.

Cheap and Easy DIY Twine Orb Chandelier // Dwelling in HappinessIt’s definitely unique from other orbs I’ve seen, as most only have one horizontal ring, but we wanted to make ours a little different. I’m so glad we did!

Cheap and Easy DIY Twine Orb Chandelier // Dwelling in Happiness

Cheap and Easy DIY Twine Orb Chandelier // Dwelling in HappinessMy favorite part of the light is how much my son loves it. Every time we walk downstairs and through the living room he points to it and shouts, “ball!!” It makes me smile!

Cheap and Easy DIY Twine Orb Chandelier // Dwelling in Happiness

Cheap and Easy DIY Twine Orb Chandelier // Dwelling in Happiness

Cheap and Easy DIY Twine Orb Chandelier // Dwelling in Happiness

Cheap and Easy DIY Twine Orb Chandelier // Dwelling in HappinessI was slightly intimidated to make my own lighting at first, but after we got all the supplies and started working, it turned out to be quite easy and so much fun!

If you’d like to see some more fun projects my bloggy friends made using all types of rope, click on the photos below!

Hope you all have a great rest of the week!

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How to Make Easy Corbel Sconce Lights for your Bedroom

9 / 13 / 179 / 16 / 17

***This post was sponsored by Kreg Tool Company, but all opinions of this amazing product are completely my own! You can check out my disclosures page HERE***

I’m sharing how to make easy corbel sconce lights for your bedroom today, and you won’t believe how simple and quick they are to make!

How to Make Easy Corbel Sconce Lights for your Bedroom - Dwelling in Happiness

Happy Wednesday, friends! It’s time for another #MonthlyDIYChallenge! This month we are so thrilled to be teaming up with the Kreg Tool Company to bring you some fabulous woodworking projects. We each were sent a  Kreg Jig to use for our projects, and you guys, this one little tool will make your life so. much. easier.

How to Make Easy Corbel Sconce Lights for your Bedroom - Dwelling in HappinessI’ll be honest; when this came in the mail, I was slightly intimidated. I’m not a woodworker and I haven’t built many things. But once I tried it out, it was so easy I was shocked! You literally put it on the wood where you want it, clamp it, and use your drill with the drill bit it came with and drill your holes. That’s it!

How to Make Easy Corbel Sconce Lights for your Bedroom - Dwelling in HappinessThe Kreg Jig R3 comes with everything you need (all shown in the above picture), including the kreg jig, drill bit, several screws, and more.

I wanted some kind of pendent/sconce light for either side of our bed, and I found these building plans and tutorial from Shanty 2 Chic. They were so easy to follow! The perfect rustic farmhouse touch I wanted in our bedroom.

Supplies (for two corbels):

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  • Two 2×4 studs
  • 2 corded pendents
  • 2 cage lights
  • Kreg Jig R3

(Visit Shanty 2 Chic’s post for the full supply and wood measurement list!)

How to Make Easy Corbel Sconce Lights for your Bedroom - Dwelling in HappinessAfter we cut our wood, we got to work on drilling the holes for the pendent light cord to hang through.

How to Make Easy Corbel Sconce Lights for your Bedroom - Dwelling in HappinessThen we got our pocket holes in by using our Kreg Jig R3! This was the funnest part out of the whole project. The Kreg Jig was so easy to use too, you just use your clamp to secure it down to the wood (we used this 3″ wood project clamp and it was incredibly helpful!). Then grab the drill bit that came in the Kreg Jig R3 kit, and set it to your desired measurement. Drill right into the jig’s opening, and you’ve got yourself a pocket hole!

How to Make Easy Corbel Sconce Lights for your Bedroom - Dwelling in HappinessI mentioned above I am not woodworker by any means. But y’all, if I can use this successfully to build something, you can too!

How to Make Easy Corbel Sconce Lights for your Bedroom - Dwelling in HappinessEven my hubby got in on the building, and had to try it out too. He was in love! And of course, he really wanted to help make the corbels, too. 🙂

I’m ready to build something else now! I’m thinking a beautiful farmhouse table? Hmm..

But I digress.How to Make Easy Corbel Sconce Lights for your Bedroom - Dwelling in HappinessDrilling the pocket hole screws in was even easier! The Kreg Jig R3 came with the drill bit needed to drill them right in. It’s such an easy and clean way to attach your wood together without needing any wood glue.

How to Make Easy Corbel Sconce Lights for your Bedroom - Dwelling in HappinessWe whipped up these corbel sconces in just 2 days (with drying time!)! Seriously, so easy to make with just a few pieces of wood, a few holes and pocket screws, stain, and pendent lights. Don’t forget to find the plans to make these sconces here!

How to Make Easy Corbel Sconce Lights for your Bedroom - Dwelling in HappinessI love the contrast of the dark corbels and pendents with the white bed and nightstands! I still have a lot of work to do in our master bedroom, but it’s getting there slowly.

How to Make Easy Corbel Sconce Lights for your Bedroom - Dwelling in Happiness

How to Make Easy Corbel Sconce Lights for your Bedroom - Dwelling in Happiness

How to Make Easy Corbel Sconce Lights for your Bedroom - Dwelling in Happiness

How to Make Easy Corbel Sconce Lights for your Bedroom - Dwelling in Happiness

How to Make Easy Corbel Sconce Lights for your Bedroom - Dwelling in Happiness

There are so many products I want to try out now from Kreg tools, like the Accu-cut and the Rip-cut! We’re getting a new saw soon and these would just be perfect for future wodworking projects.

If you’re excited to try out a Kreg Jig, then you’ve got to check out the other 12 projects below that you can build with one!

AND friends, that’s not all. We also have a giveaway going with Kreg tools to win your very own R3! You can enter the rafflecopter below. Good luck!

Prize: 10 winners will receive an R3 kit

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A huge thank you again to Kreg Tools for sponsoring this month’s Monthly DIY Challenge!!

 

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How to Make Homemade Natural Baby Wipes

8 / 2 / 173 / 3 / 19

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Hi friends! Today I’m sharing how to make homemade natural baby wipes, and boy are they easy!

How to make homemade natural baby wipes - Dwelling in HappinessIt’s been hit-or-miss with my posting around here, and I apologize for that! Summer gets so busy. I can’t even believe we are almost in August!

When Jade was first born, I knew I wanted to get all harsh and nasty chemicals out of our home. I started with little things, like using Young Living essential oils to help clean. For diaper changes, I used the “sensitive” wipes, thinking that maybe they’d be a little less harsh on her tush. While they were better than some, they still weren’t to my standards of harsh-chemical free.

When a friend told me I should just make my own, I decided to give it a try. I wanted to save a little money anyway! These homemade wipes are super easy to make, and really cost effective!

Items needed to make your own:How to make homemade natural baby wipes - Dwelling in Happiness

  • Bounty paper towels, “select-a-size”
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 Tbsp Coconut oil
  • 1 Tbsp unscented bath gel (I used Young Living Bath & Shower Gel Base)
  • 15 drops lavender essential oil
  • 1 gallon glass jar with tight fitting lid (I used this one)

First, make sure you use Bounty paper towels. I’ve tried several other brands, and none of them worked. We just buy the huge pack of them from Costco, and they last a long time.

Start by boiling 2 cups of water. I like to boil it because then I don’t have to use distilled water, and also because it dissolves the coconut oil much easier. Once the water has boiled, remove from heat and stir in 1 Tbsp of coconut oil.

How to make homemade natural baby wipes - Dwelling in HappinessI like to let the water cool for about 10 to 15 minutes before adding in anything else.

Meanwhile, cut a paper towel roll in half with a very sharp knife.How to make homemade natural baby wipes - Dwelling in HappinessThen twist the paper towel roll inside of one half and pull it out of the middle.

How to make homemade natural baby wipes - Dwelling in HappinessTo make it easier to put it into the jar, fold the half-roll of paper towels in half and squeeze down into the jar. It takes a little finagling, but it’ll fit!

How to make homemade natural baby wipes - Dwelling in Happiness

How to make homemade natural baby wipes - Dwelling in HappinessPull out the very center piece to start the roll.

How to make homemade natural baby wipes - Dwelling in HappinessTime to go back to the coconut oil and water mixture! It should be cool enough now. Add in 1 Tbsp unscented bath gel and stir.

How to make homemade natural baby wipes - Dwelling in HappinessAdd in 15 drops of lavender essential oil (I love Young Living essential oils, they are 100% pure! Nothing but the best for my baby’s squishy tushy!).

How to make homemade natural baby wipes - Dwelling in HappinessStir all together, and then gently pour into the glass jar over the paper towels. I like to pour it into a glass measuring cup to easily pour.

How to make homemade natural baby wipes - Dwelling in HappinessPut the lid on the jar, and let the wipes sit for about an hour so and the paper towels will absorb all of the liquid mixture. Then they’re ready to use!

How to make homemade natural baby wipes - Dwelling in HappinessThese wipes are the perfect size! And they smell amaaaazing.

How to make homemade natural baby wipes - Dwelling in HappinessI love knowing what I’m wiping my baby’s rear with, and that I’m using safe and gentle ingredients for their sensitive skin.

How to make homemade natural baby wipes - Dwelling in HappinessAnd bonus, they’re really easy to make! They last us about 2 weeks, and we’ve never had any mold issues. I used them with Jade, and now with Landon.

How to make homemade natural baby wipes - Dwelling in HappinessMake sure the lid is on tight after you use them, too, so they don’t dry out.

How to make homemade natural baby wipes - Dwelling in Happiness

How to make homemade natural baby wipes - Dwelling in HappinessLavender essential oil is really soothing and great for sweet sensitive baby skin, so it’s the perfect addition to these wipes.

How to make homemade natural baby wipes - Dwelling in HappinessAnd that faaaaaaace! I can’t even.

How to make homemade natural baby wipes - Dwelling in HappinessThe smile on this kiddo’s face shows how much he loves those wipes! 😉

If you need some essential oils to make your own natural baby wipes (and want to know how I get mine at wholesale prices), come find out more info HERE! 

 

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Quick and Easy Farmhouse Style Burlap Lampshade – Monthly DIY Challenge

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This quick and easy farmhouse style burlap lampshade is a perfect way to update any plain lamp in your home! Quick and Easy Farmhouse Style Burlap Lampshade // Dwelling in Happiness

I’m so excited to be joining some of my talented bloggy friends for their #monthlyDIYchallenge! This month the item was burlap ribbon and we teamed up with Kenarry: Ideas for the Home, who now has their fabulous burlap ribbon on Amazon! It was so fun working with it and coming up with something to create!

Quick and Easy Farmhouse Style Burlap Lampshade // Dwelling in HappinessI have to say, at first I was definitely challenged trying to figure out what to use the burlap ribbon for. It’s much easier to use regular burlap for projects than a smaller roll of it. But, I never back down from a challenge!

I have a little lamp at the top of our stairs I had bought from Ross right when we moved into the house. It totally didn’t go with my style, but I just needed something right away and it was super inexpensive. I’ve been meaning to do something with it. The burlap ribbon was the perfect thing to spruce it up!

Before I updated the lampshade, I painted the lamp itself with a few coats of white chalk paint. Originally, the lamp was silver with glass balls. Not my favorite! Painting it all white really changed the look, as did adding the burlap to the lampshade. It’s such an easy way to give a lamp new life, and it literally will take you 10 minutes tops! My favorite kind of project.

Supplies:

Quick and Easy Farmhouse Style Burlap Lampshade // Dwelling in Happiness

  • Lampshade
  • Burlap ribbon
  • Thick ribbon (any color)
  • Thin lace
  • Scissors
  • Glue gun and glue sticks

You could also use regular burlap and cut it to fit, but this burlap ribbon was the perfect size, right at 5″ wide (and 10 yards long!), and the edges are all sewn so there’s no fraying! Win-win in my book!

To start, I cut off the end of the burlap ribbon so it was straight, then hot glued the ends down onto the middle of the shade. I made sure my glued end is on the seam of the lampshade, since that will be in the back and no one will see it.

Quick and Easy Farmhouse Style Burlap Lampshade // Dwelling in HappinessI rolled the burlap ribbon around the shade, then pulled it tight and cut it right where I needed to glue it down at the seam. Quick and Easy Farmhouse Style Burlap Lampshade // Dwelling in HappinessI then rolled out my teal ribbon and did the same, measuring it around the lampshade and then gluing the end down right in the middle of the burlap at the seam of the shade.

Quick and Easy Farmhouse Style Burlap Lampshade // Dwelling in HappinessI did the same as above for the lace, making sure it was centered on the ribbon.

Quick and Easy Farmhouse Style Burlap Lampshade // Dwelling in HappinessThat’s it! I told you it was quick and easy, right?! I don’t lie.

Quick and Easy Farmhouse Style Burlap Lampshade // Dwelling in HappinessSuch a simple way to get that pretty farmhouse style I love! And, to cover up an ugly lamp I didn’t like. 😉

Quick and Easy Farmhouse Style Burlap Lampshade // Dwelling in HappinessIt sits on this cute little antique table that was my grandmother’s. I love it!

Quick and Easy Farmhouse Style Burlap Lampshade // Dwelling in Happiness

Quick and Easy Farmhouse Style Burlap Lampshade // Dwelling in Happiness

Quick and Easy Farmhouse Style Burlap Lampshade // Dwelling in HappinessDon’t forget to check out the other fabulous burlap ribbon projects from my bloggy friends below!

A huge thank you to Kenarry: Ideas for the Home for sponsoring this month’s Monthly DIY Challenge and supplying the wonderful burlap ribbon for all our projects!

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10 Stunning Geometrical Chandeliers for under $250

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*This post is sponsored by Wayfair. All opinions of their products are completely my own. You can read my full disclosures, here!*

Hello, friends! If you’re in the market for fun new lighting, then these 10 stunning geometric chandeliers for under $250 are for you!

10 Stunning Geometrical Chandeliers for under $250 // Dwelling in Happiness

But first, I’m so excited to share about my new geometric orb chandelier from Wayfair.

When we moved into our new house last year, one of the first things we wanted to do was switch out all the lighting. Most of the house are recessed lights, but the few chandelier lights we had were amber colored. They were beautiful but just not our style.

Here’s the before of the amber chandelier that was in this space when we moved in:

10 Stunning Geometrical Chandeliers for under $250 // Dwelling in HappinessNot terrible, but again just not what I wanted in our entryway, so I started searching for a new chandelier. I wanted something metal for an industrial look, but I also really loved the orb-style pendants, too. I’m also intrigued with geometrical lights, so that was one of my search criteria, as well.

I looked at so many chandeliers that I really liked, but when I came across this 5-Light Globe Pendant from Wayfair, I was in looooove. It was perfect!! Here’s how it looks in our entryway:

10 Stunning Geometrical Chandeliers for under $250 // Dwelling in HappinessIt was the exact size we needed for the space, and the 5 lights give off just enough light. We had to hire someone to install it, as our entryway is super high up and we don’t have the right kind of ladder. It was a little scary watching them put it all the way up!!

10 Stunning Geometrical Chandeliers for under $250 // Dwelling in HappinessIt arrived in just a few days, with everything we needed. I just had to get a few candelabra bulbs, and we were set!

10 Stunning Geometrical Chandeliers for under $250 // Dwelling in HappinessWhile I was searching around for the perfect chandelier, there were lots of others I came across that I also loved. Geometric-style is really popular right now, so there were a ton I found and bookmarked. There are some for every style!

The best part is they are all under $250, which is kind of amazing, y’all. Chandeliers are expensive!

So, without further ado, here are 10 stunning geometrical chandeliers for under $250!

10 Stunning Geometrical Chandeliers for under $250 // Dwelling in Happiness

 

Bridget 3-light Foyer Pendant 

 

Turn of the Century Geometric Pendant 

 

10 Stunning Geometrical Chandeliers for under $250 // Dwelling in Happiness

Warner 4-Light Foyer Pendant 

 

10 Stunning Geometrical Chandeliers for under $250 // Dwelling in Happiness

Baillargeon 1-Light Foyer Pendant

 

10 Stunning Geometrical Chandeliers for under $250 // Dwelling in Happiness

Berkeley 3-Light Foyer Pendant

 

10 Stunning Geometrical Chandeliers for under $250 // Dwelling in Happiness

Shelbi 1-Light Geometric Pendant 

 

10 Stunning Geometrical Chandeliers for under $250 // Dwelling in Happiness

Brooklyn 4-Light Foyer Pendant

 

10 Stunning Geometrical Chandeliers for under $250 // Dwelling in Happiness

Wellington 1-Light Geometric Pendant

 

10 Stunning Geometrical Chandeliers for under $250 // Dwelling in Happiness

 

Abadie 1-Light Globe Pendant 

 

10 Stunning Geometrical Chandeliers for under $250 // Dwelling in Happiness

 

4-Light Candle-Style Chandelier

Which is your favorite?

Have a great rest of the week!

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How to Make your own Hello/Goodbye Doormat

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Hello! Summer season is in full swing, along with backyard BBQ’s and parties. Today I’m sharing how to make your own hello/goodbye doormat, which is the perfect way to greet your guests as they arrive at your front door!

DIY "Hello/Goodbye" Doormat // Dwelling in Happiness

I spotted a super cute doormat awhile back on Pottery Barn, and was inspired to try my hand at making one, too.

It’s so easy to make your own! All you’ll need is:

DIY "Hello/Goodbye" Doormat // Dwelling in Happiness

(I’ve included links to everything you’ll need to make this mat so you don’t even have to run to the store!)

  • Natural fiber doormat (I used this Coco Coir Doormat)
  • Flat black paint (I used this Rustoleum Ultra Cover)
  • Paintbrush (These paintbrushes are perfect!)
  • Yard stick or something straight to put in the middle of your mat while you paint

First, I eyeballed where the middle of the mat was and used what I had lying around in the garage that was straight to place in the middle (a copper pipe, but a yard stick or something else would work well, too!). That way, you can tell how big the words should be on either side. DIY "Hello/Goodbye" Doormat // Dwelling in HappinessI used my paint brush to very very faintly write “hello” in cursive. I had a wet paper towel right next to me just in case I needed to wipe it off quickly, but didn’t need it! If you don’t feel comfortable just free-handing, you could try writing it in chalk first and then painting over it.

DIY "Hello/Goodbye" Doormat // Dwelling in HappinessI then went back over my painted “hello” again with more paint to darken it.

DIY "Hello/Goodbye" Doormat // Dwelling in HappinessAfter finishing, I did the same on the other side with the word “goodbye.”

DIY "Hello/Goodbye" Doormat // Dwelling in HappinessAll done! Easy, right?!

I let it dry overnight, and then it was ready to set out on the front porch.

DIY "Hello/Goodbye" Doormat // Dwelling in HappinessIt’s so cute! You could also just print the words “hello” and “goodbye” instead of cursive, too.

DIY "Hello/Goodbye" Doormat // Dwelling in Happiness

DIY "Hello/Goodbye" Doormat // Dwelling in HappinessThis doormat lasts so long too, you could even touch the paint up each season! Just think of the money you’ll save, not having to buy a new doormat every year.

Thanks for visiting today friends, enjoy the rest of your week!

 

 

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