Valentine’s Day is synonymous with roses, chocolate, and wine.  Using left over wine bottles as vases or decorative elements goes along with the romantic and festive nature of the holiday – plus it’s a great reason to drink the wine!  Today’s project uses left over wine bottles to make adorable Valentine’s gifts for friends or a love themed centerpiece for…

Thanksgiving is almost here.  Your list is a mile long and only the top two things are checked off – right?  I know, I’m there too.  Ain’t nobody got time to feel sorry for themselves though, keep your head down and you’ve got this.  Next to the turkey the focus of the Thanksgiving table is usually the table itself.  The…

Easter is in five minutes and spring is here.  I’m done with the drab colors of winter and being a prisoner inside. A simple way to banish the winter doldrums is to add color and brighten a room by switching table decor.  This Spring Table Decor transitions well into summer and you can customize it any way you’d like so…

It’s freezing outside and being stuck inside makes me feel bottled up.  Having extra time to stare at the walls gives me reason to look around the house and find areas to spruce up.  DIY Curtains are the fastest way (in my opinion) to give a room a fresh new look.  I made them from twin bedsheets so the cost…

WCNC Charlotte Today featured Effortless Girl tips on the show today!  New Year Charlotte Today Room Redo was the theme.  The how-to’s are coming this week so get ready!  Below are the links to the videos to watch the projects in action!  

WJHL Daytime Tri-Cities featured Effortless Girl tips on the show yesterday!  New Year Room Redo was the Daytime Tri-Cities DIY theme.  The how-to’s are coming this week so get ready!  Below are the links to the videos to watch the projects in action!        

My friend Sheryl created today’s project.  She’s super crafty and hopefully she’ll share again!  Paint Pouring is a painting technique of pouring multiple acrylic paints onto canvas, pottery, glass, or other desired surface, leaving a fascinating marbleized effect. My first project was on canvas, which turned out beautifully, and I was hooked!  Next, I poured paints onto an overturned terra…

This project was a near miss that skated dangerously close to a major fail.  For the last few months, I’ve been looking for pieces to decorate a corner in my bedroom.  Recently, I browsed through a very high end decor store.  I saw the most unique wall art that was rustic and interesting.  Then I glanced at the price tag…