Bathroom vanity upgrade and Paint Giveaway

Bathroom vanity upgrade and Paint Giveaway

I did a lot of upgrades to my bathroom as I showed you in this video tour but the one thing that I hadn't touched so far is the vanity - the paint was looking very tired and chipped, plus the knobs were very dated and off center to boot! So I was thrilled when I was approached by Glidden to try their Diamond paint and primer - a highly durable paint that's easy to clean. Perfect opportunity to...

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DIY Wall Art with Shells – Bathroom Decorating ideas

DIY Wall Art with Shells – Bathroom Decorating ideas

My bathroom is pretty plain with white tiles and white walls which makes it a nice neutral canvas to work with, except for this "vintage" heater that stands out like a sore thumb. With the beautiful year round weather in LA, I never use it and I wanted to find a quick easy way to hide it. Looking around my apartment for something to use, I came across a scrap piece of 1/4" plywood from another...

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Who says rugs are just for floors? How to add color to a large wall without paint

Who says rugs are just for floors? How to add color to a large wall without paint

One of the last rooms of my LA apartment to get completed is my living room. It was a challenge to figure out how to place the furniture just right to make the most of the tiny footprint I had to work , a mere 10 ft x 7.5 ft. The winning furniture layout left me with a big blank wall that was screaming for something to jazz it up. Being a renter, I wanted to do something quick and easy...

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Easy DIY coat rack for the tiniest entryway

Easy DIY coat rack for the tiniest entryway

My LA apartment has a tiny entryway - it so small that there's barely enough room for the door to open all the way! Without a closet nearby, I had to get creative to find a way to hang coats and purses right by the front door but still leave room for the door to open fully. Being a renter, I also wanted to do that without having to put any holes in the wall. My solution was to...

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