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How to use an indoor chandelier outside.

May 20, 2018 26 Comments

With the unofficial start of summer just around the corner, we all tend to want to spend more time outdoors. Summer dinners spent on the patio are better when you can see what you’re eating, right?  What happens if you want to have an outdoor chandelier but don’t have ceiling to hard wire it to? […]

Filed Under: Bargain, Before and After, cheap and easy, Crafts, decor, garden & outdoors, Let me help you, project du jour, spray paint, Tips & Tricks

No Sew Project: How to recover your outdoor cushions using fabric and a glue gun.

March 3, 2018 91 Comments

Re-cover your outdoor cushions using fabric and a glue gun - no-sew project

Because we are in Southern California, we’re able to be outside most of the year.  We do a lot of entertaining and much of it is on our patio.  It’s nice to change up the look of our patio furniture, and we can do so pretty regularly with just a little fabric and a glue […]

Filed Under: cheap and easy, Crafts, fabric, garden & outdoors, no-sew, Simple, tutorial, UseWhatchaGot

Simple, winter themed decor. (Using what you already have, of course.)

January 4, 2018 18 Comments

I’ve previously shared some of my tricks and tips for organizing my Christmas decor  (hint: store it by color!) But just because I have un-decorated Christmas does not mean that I am ready to start dragging out the Valentine’s decor or spring anything.  It’s still winter, people! So how do I decorate with a winter […]

Filed Under: apothecary jars, cheap and easy, Crafts, decor, epsom salt, Sticks, winter

Turning plain pumpkins into elegant pumpkins for Thanksgiving.

October 29, 2017 13 Comments

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Once Halloween is over, you can paint your real pumpkins and add a touch of bling to create elegant pumpkins for Thanksgiving. Why toss all of those orange pumpkins? Add a little paint, ribbon and some sparkle to create something beautiful.

Filed Under: Autumn, Before and After, cheap and easy, Crafts, decor, Holidays, inspiration, project du jour, Pumpkins, spray paint, Thanksgiving, UseWhatchaGot

Drying Hydrangeas. It’s so easy.

August 19, 2017 77 Comments

Easy tips on how to dry hydrangeas.

I love fresh flowers.  I love Hydrangeas.  I will even tolerate dried flowers…. as long as they’re Hydrangeas. Here’s an easy way to dry them, and it’s amazing how long they will keep! First, find yourself a Hydrangea bush.  If your neighbors have one and you don’t… make friends with your neighbors. Go ahead and […]

Filed Under: cheap and easy, Crafts, floral design, project du jour, tutorial

Make an Outdoor Rustic Chandelier – an easy DIY

November 21, 2016 18 Comments

I love any opportunity to entertain family and friends, and I especially love being able to create a beautiful space on our patio in order to host dinners and brunches. Because we have a big family but a small dining room, creating an outdoor dining room is a fun (but challenging) project and I try […]

Filed Under: Autumn, Centerpiece, cheap and easy, Crafts, decor, DIY, Fall, Holidays, Outdoor Space, party, Thanksgiving

A simple tip to clean cloudy looking glasses.

November 6, 2016 23 Comments

I love to entertain.  Friends, family… food, drink, merriment… It makes me a happy girl.  However, a few nights ago we had friends over and I found myself embarrassed when a few of our guests asked for a glass of water.  Our water glasses looked like complete crap.  I don’t know if it is hard […]

Filed Under: Bargain, cheap and easy, cleaning, Let me help you, Simple, Tip of the Day

5 DIY Projects

August 24, 2015 1 Comment

Hi everyone. This is Jenna from Wife in Progress here to share with you some fun crafts that you can whip up in one afternoon.  These 5 DIY projects are both fun to make and cheap – a winning combination! SO here we go, 5 DIY projects you can do in one weekend! Craft 1: Watercolor Clock […]

Filed Under: cheap and easy, Crafts, DIY, guest blogger

Faking the look of trendy pottery pieces. An easy DIY.

February 24, 2015 9 Comments

I’m finally starting to get in a spring-y mood.  I’m ready for a little color. I’ve been seeing this gorgeous blue-green color everywhere and I am craving it.  I did a faux patina champagne bucket in a similar color and I love it.  Some of these trendy pottery pieces can be really expensive though, and I’d […]

Filed Under: Accessories, cheap and easy, Crafts, distressed, faux finish, Featured, project du jour, Simple, spray paint, Spring

Creepy DIY Halloween Candlesticks.

October 23, 2014 Leave a Comment

I love Halloween and although I haven’t been able to do any new projects this year, I still love to bring out the decorations from previous years.  The other day I posted an Instagram of these creepy candles and I had a few comments and emails about them. These are the easiest things to make. […]

Filed Under: candles, cheap and easy, Crafts, decor, Halloween

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  • Spooky porch decor and a Halloween Chair.
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  • How to use an indoor chandelier outside.
  • Quesadillas made with slow cooker Carnitas. (Pork in a crock pot… nothing is easier.)
  • No Sew Project: How to recover your outdoor cushions using fabric and a glue gun.
  • Upcycle project: plain flower pot into decorative ceramic planter.
  • An easy Valentine’s Day globe.
  • Simple, winter themed decor. (Using what you already have, of course.)
  • Easy Goat Cheese Appetizer Recipe

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