Julie, The Effortless Girl, is from a small (teeny tiny) community in the Appalachian Mountains of western North Carolina. The Effortless Girl was born out of a desire to challenge herself to find accessible, unique lifestyle ideas with cost savings in mind. LEARN MORE >
DIY Curtains
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…
Charlotte Today Room Redo
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!
Daytime Tri-Cities DIY
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!
Paint Pouring
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…
Two Dollar Wall Art
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…
Mulling Spices!
The Christmas season smells yummy. There is a comfort and coziness in the cinnamon and spice of the holiday season. Everywhere from the local coffee shop to the corner store smells really good. It is simple to make your home smell like Christmas with very little effort and without harmful chemical fragrances with DIY Mulling Spices. Let’s get started. Materials: Cinnamon…
Easy Thanksgiving Candles
It is holiday season! Thanksgiving is just a week away and the Christmas season countdown is ON! These next few days can be a bit stressful on people and their wallets, ugh. There are simple things you can do now to get ready before the rush begins – and they don’t have to cost much to be beautiful. Let’s start…
DIY Glitter Leaves!
If you need a touch of sparkle for fall…..think about glitter leaves. We’ve reached the point here at home that the leaves are going fast and brown is the prominent color. Winter is definitely on the way. So a quick way to add a touch of sparkle to the dreary fallen leaves is with glitter (a touch of glitter solves…
Autumn Pumpkins!
Happy Fall Y’all! My favorite season is fall. The color, sights, and smells make the season extra special. Fall is fun for kids because Halloween is coming and a whole bunch of holidays are just around the corner. Children love a good project (and moms love the help). This year give your kids a project that is fun and useful — Autumn Pumpkins!…
DIY Dorm Storage and Seating
I can never have enough storage. I like having the ability to put things away in a tidy place that makes sense. When I was a student (back in the day), I never had enough storage. My stuff seemed to multiply as the semesters progressed. The idea today is to create double duty storage that can be used in a…
