I’ve been nerding out on Mailchimp and HTML code I’ve been nerding out on Mailchimp and HTML code for my site and I think I finally figured it out!!! A lot of new stuff coming your way by the end of the week! Thanks everybody for your patience.
There can be a bit of a stigma behind thrifted hom There can be a bit of a stigma behind thrifted home pieces. While it’s become somewhat trendy in the last few years, I often run into people who think it might be gross, cheap, or out of style. Here’s what I have to say about that. 

1. Almost all items are cleanable. With the right technique, you can clean and sanitize just about everything that is secondhand. It’s also about sustainability. Thrifting and secondhand shopping are reusing usable items. That’s not gross. Putting well-working pieces in the landfill; more gross and a waste. You never know what someone else would consider valuable. 

2. While the items may have a cheap cost, generally you’re able to buy pieces that are much sturdier. Old things were just made better. They were made to last and were meticulously curated. And even modern pieces with good craftsmanship can stand the test of time. The cost may be cheap but the quality can be far from cheap. Thrifty does not have to look cheap!

3. As far as things being “out of style,” I say pish posh. If something makes you happy, that’s what you should gravitate towards. Don’t allow a magazine, a retail store, or even a little Instagram account tell you what you like. If you like it, it will go with your other pieces. Sometimes you just have to get creative. You are cool and unique. Let your space reflect that. 

#sorealhomes
#eclecticinspiredhome
#diymakesmehuppy
#smallsharebigdreams
#decoranddiys
#moderndiydesign
#mythriftydiy
#thanksitsthrifted
#textureismystyle
#ispyvintage
#foundandforaged
#brassisback
#curatedmaximalism
#diylookforless
#ourspaceourplace
#featuremydecor
#hauteeclectic
#interioroasis
#myaestheticabode
#homeloveliving
#mysmphome
#moreismoredecor
#homeisafeeling
Happy new year! Man I’ve missed you all! I’m s Happy new year! Man I’ve missed you all! I’m so glad to be back. I had an amazing time with my family over the last month(s) and enjoyed the much needed time off. Virtual school may have deepened my forehead wrinkles but it’s also deepened my appreciation for my kids as individuals. Getting a front row seat to their growth in skills and confidence has been life changing. They are persevering (even with their crazy teacher at home) and are really pushing themselves. They’ve taught me so much. 

With that being said, one of the things I’ve learned about myself is I can take myself too seriously. But why? I’m really a weirdo at heart and I love that about me. I let my head get in the way far too often. I’m not a big resolution person but I do want to be more intentional about letting loose this year, reaching for my dreams, and giving myself grace when things don’t go as planned. 

Do you have any goals for this year?

Here’s a fun little tip: thrifted vintage fabric makes a fun and fresh tablecloth.

#homeisafeeling
#nestandthrive
#thenewbohemians
#mymonthincolour
#mycribaesthetics
#interiorsthatcrush
#theclassicquirkyhome
#finditstyleit
#diyrightnow
#mywholehome
#diyhousetohome
#ourspaceourplace
#instadiyflip
#homeswithcharacter
#homecanvas
#cozycollectives
#dailydecordistraction
#mymeaningfulhome
#dwelleclectically
#hgtvhandmade
#hgtvhandmadehome
#eyemydiy
#fearlessinteriors
#showingmydiy
#howwestylehomes
#interiorsthatcrush
#girlswhodiy
#thriftproud
Hey there! Remember me?! Thanks to everyone for st Hey there! Remember me?! Thanks to everyone for sticking around while I took some time off to be with family! I hope you had a very merry Christmas. I can’t wait to see what you all have been up to!
Do you ever just feel like you belong somewhere? T Do you ever just feel like you belong somewhere? That’s this house for me and our family. Everything felt right from the moment we saw it for sale online. I’m so thankful for this beautiful home and the privilege we have to make it our own.
I hope you all have the happiest of Thanksgivings I hope you all have the happiest of Thanksgivings this week (if you’re in the US). I’ve been doing so much planning for 2021 and will likely not be on here much until then so I can focus on behind the scenes stuff as well as spending time with family. I appreciate you all so much and I can’t wait to share what’s in store for next year!
Happy 9 years, Adam @dmadacreative! From dancing i Happy 9 years, Adam @dmadacreative! From dancing in the rain, kitchen cart arguments, dirt bike crashes, and accents in the car to 3 beautiful children, house projects, and going through loss, you are my rock, a shining light of God’s word. I love you more and more each day and am so blessed to do life with you. Thank you for making me laugh till I cry, for encouraging me in my dreams, and showing me so much love every day (especially when I’m stubborn 😉). I love growing older with you and you’re going down in our Rascal race in 51 years!
Does anyone get random 90’s songs stuck in their Does anyone get random 90’s songs stuck in their head on a daily basis? I’m currently rocking to TLC’s No Scrubs. But I guess that’s fitting since this bathroom makeover got rid of a scrub of a disastrous room. 😂
Well guys. I’m nothing if not consistent in my l Well guys. I’m nothing if not consistent in my lack of consistency. 🤦🏼‍♀️😂 But lets just focus on this lovely piece from @cliffandcallahan, shall we? Swipe to see a close up. It fits so beautifully here and reminds me that not all home changes have to be big and grand.
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Uncategorized · August 27, 2018

Monday Mind Melt #3 – Photography tips, mom life, and fall vibes.

Good Monday y’all. This weekend has been a whirlwind. If you’re new here, welcome! Monday Mind Melt is a place for me to dump the things going on in my head that may not warrant a full post. Feel free to dump your thoughts on me as well!

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  • If you’re looking for some great photography tips, check out this great post by Caffeine, Chaos, and Grace. She compiled a bunch of great advice to get some great looking shots. A lot of these would work really great for flat lay shots similar to the ones below.

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  • I went through some major mom life moments this week. I got through our oldest baby heading off to Kindergarten last week. It actually was very uneventful. She went in like a champ and by the second day had already made friends and knew her classroom number and where she was going. I didn’t even have a chance to cry because our 3 year old (whoever coined the term “terrible twos” clearly didn’t have a three year old) threw a fit as his sister was entering her classroom. He was screaming, “I want sissy!” and proceeded to try and pull me in the direction of the room. Everyone was like, “Oh, how cute. He wants his sister.” That was not my reaction, however, as my eyes were rolling into my head and my arm was being pulled out of its socket. It’s cool, dude. I love you to pieces but my patience is wearing thin with this three year old “I’m independent and want to do everything but need you to carry me because I’m still a baby” business. I AM OVER IT! Anyone other moms with me? And any other moms wonder why everyone else thinks your kid is cute while they’re throwing a fit…. not cute! But then they become the sweetest thing like 5 minutes later…… I have no words.

  • Have you checked out the room reveal yet? I’m curious to know what you think about having someone else design your space? Do you like the idea or do you prefer to do your own thing? Would you pay for it? I have so many questions!

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  • I am loving the Fall air. Anyone else a super fan of Autumn? It is absolutely, 100% my favorite season. The crisp air, the warm colors, the crunchy leaves, the cozy sweaters, the hot coffee, the pumpkin everything. What’s your favorite part of Fall?

fall leaves, yellow leaves, tree, autumn, fall

  • Have you heard of Easy RGB? If you find a paint color you like in one brand, it lets you know of similar colors in another brand. It is incredibly helpful and allows you to take those beautiful inspiration photos on Pinterest that all use Benjamin Moore and Farrow & Ball paints and convert them into Behr/Olympia/Valspar. I bookmarked it and will continue to use it on likely every project.

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Thanks for stopping by for my mind melt. I hope you all have a wonderful week. For more mind melts, see here and here.

Blessings,

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I’ve been nerding out on Mailchimp and HTML code I’ve been nerding out on Mailchimp and HTML code for my site and I think I finally figured it out!!! A lot of new stuff coming your way by the end of the week! Thanks everybody for your patience.
There can be a bit of a stigma behind thrifted hom There can be a bit of a stigma behind thrifted home pieces. While it’s become somewhat trendy in the last few years, I often run into people who think it might be gross, cheap, or out of style. Here’s what I have to say about that. 

1. Almost all items are cleanable. With the right technique, you can clean and sanitize just about everything that is secondhand. It’s also about sustainability. Thrifting and secondhand shopping are reusing usable items. That’s not gross. Putting well-working pieces in the landfill; more gross and a waste. You never know what someone else would consider valuable. 

2. While the items may have a cheap cost, generally you’re able to buy pieces that are much sturdier. Old things were just made better. They were made to last and were meticulously curated. And even modern pieces with good craftsmanship can stand the test of time. The cost may be cheap but the quality can be far from cheap. Thrifty does not have to look cheap!

3. As far as things being “out of style,” I say pish posh. If something makes you happy, that’s what you should gravitate towards. Don’t allow a magazine, a retail store, or even a little Instagram account tell you what you like. If you like it, it will go with your other pieces. Sometimes you just have to get creative. You are cool and unique. Let your space reflect that. 

#sorealhomes
#eclecticinspiredhome
#diymakesmehuppy
#smallsharebigdreams
#decoranddiys
#moderndiydesign
#mythriftydiy
#thanksitsthrifted
#textureismystyle
#ispyvintage
#foundandforaged
#brassisback
#curatedmaximalism
#diylookforless
#ourspaceourplace
#featuremydecor
#hauteeclectic
#interioroasis
#myaestheticabode
#homeloveliving
#mysmphome
#moreismoredecor
#homeisafeeling
Happy new year! Man I’ve missed you all! I’m s Happy new year! Man I’ve missed you all! I’m so glad to be back. I had an amazing time with my family over the last month(s) and enjoyed the much needed time off. Virtual school may have deepened my forehead wrinkles but it’s also deepened my appreciation for my kids as individuals. Getting a front row seat to their growth in skills and confidence has been life changing. They are persevering (even with their crazy teacher at home) and are really pushing themselves. They’ve taught me so much. 

With that being said, one of the things I’ve learned about myself is I can take myself too seriously. But why? I’m really a weirdo at heart and I love that about me. I let my head get in the way far too often. I’m not a big resolution person but I do want to be more intentional about letting loose this year, reaching for my dreams, and giving myself grace when things don’t go as planned. 

Do you have any goals for this year?

Here’s a fun little tip: thrifted vintage fabric makes a fun and fresh tablecloth.

#homeisafeeling
#nestandthrive
#thenewbohemians
#mymonthincolour
#mycribaesthetics
#interiorsthatcrush
#theclassicquirkyhome
#finditstyleit
#diyrightnow
#mywholehome
#diyhousetohome
#ourspaceourplace
#instadiyflip
#homeswithcharacter
#homecanvas
#cozycollectives
#dailydecordistraction
#mymeaningfulhome
#dwelleclectically
#hgtvhandmade
#hgtvhandmadehome
#eyemydiy
#fearlessinteriors
#showingmydiy
#howwestylehomes
#interiorsthatcrush
#girlswhodiy
#thriftproud
Hey there! Remember me?! Thanks to everyone for st Hey there! Remember me?! Thanks to everyone for sticking around while I took some time off to be with family! I hope you had a very merry Christmas. I can’t wait to see what you all have been up to!
Do you ever just feel like you belong somewhere? T Do you ever just feel like you belong somewhere? That’s this house for me and our family. Everything felt right from the moment we saw it for sale online. I’m so thankful for this beautiful home and the privilege we have to make it our own.
I hope you all have the happiest of Thanksgivings I hope you all have the happiest of Thanksgivings this week (if you’re in the US). I’ve been doing so much planning for 2021 and will likely not be on here much until then so I can focus on behind the scenes stuff as well as spending time with family. I appreciate you all so much and I can’t wait to share what’s in store for next year!
Happy 9 years, Adam @dmadacreative! From dancing i Happy 9 years, Adam @dmadacreative! From dancing in the rain, kitchen cart arguments, dirt bike crashes, and accents in the car to 3 beautiful children, house projects, and going through loss, you are my rock, a shining light of God’s word. I love you more and more each day and am so blessed to do life with you. Thank you for making me laugh till I cry, for encouraging me in my dreams, and showing me so much love every day (especially when I’m stubborn 😉). I love growing older with you and you’re going down in our Rascal race in 51 years!
Does anyone get random 90’s songs stuck in their Does anyone get random 90’s songs stuck in their head on a daily basis? I’m currently rocking to TLC’s No Scrubs. But I guess that’s fitting since this bathroom makeover got rid of a scrub of a disastrous room. 😂
Well guys. I’m nothing if not consistent in my l Well guys. I’m nothing if not consistent in my lack of consistency. 🤦🏼‍♀️😂 But lets just focus on this lovely piece from @cliffandcallahan, shall we? Swipe to see a close up. It fits so beautifully here and reminds me that not all home changes have to be big and grand.
Next up on the home makeover train is our main bed Next up on the home makeover train is our main bedroom. While this has only gone through phase 1, what a difference from where we’ve started! (And how nice to not be sleeping in the living room anymore! Any of my O.G’s out there remember that?!) and actually this week, this room will be getting a little bit of a change so stay tuned for that.

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