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Family Handprint Art

Posted on May 31, 2017 by TheELMLife

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We recently updated our entryway and I now have a big blank spot above where we hang our coats. I thought it was a great opportunity to diy some family artwork.  I went with handprints (footprints for L2) on a … Continue reading →

Posted in DIY, Home Decor, Kids Tagged artwork, dollar store, living room

Ikea Living Room Mood Board

Posted on January 31, 2017 by TheELMLife

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M and I have some big plans for the house this year.  Top of our list?  Enclosing our porch to make a mudroom.  This means that our ‘entryway’ (and I use the term loosely because there is no division from … Continue reading →

Posted in Home Decor Tagged Ikea, lists, living room

10 Minute DIY Sofa Table

Posted on December 30, 2015 by TheELMLife

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We recently did some rearranging in the living room which left us with a much more functional entry way but no room for side tables for the couch.  I had been considering a sofa table and thought this was a … Continue reading →

Posted in DIY, Home Decor, How To, Organization Tagged budget, furniture, living room, styling

Mirror, Mirror, on the Wall

Posted on September 20, 2015 by TheELMLife

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  Our living room has gone through a bit of a transformation over the last few months. We use to have a photo wall above our couch… But after painting the living room, I decided against putting it back up … Continue reading →

Posted in Home Decor Tagged artwork, living room

DIY Abstract Canvas Artwork

Posted on July 20, 2015 by TheELMLife

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Earlier this afternoon, the creative urge hit.  I decided to go with it and do some painting! Since rearranging our living room not too long ago, we were left with a large open space above our tv.  I was thinking of … Continue reading →

Posted in Before & After, DIY, Home Decor Tagged artwork, budget, living room, painting

Re-purposing Furniture – Ikea Hack!

Posted on July 17, 2015 by TheELMLife

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M and I have been hard at work on our living room.  In addition to painting, we also shuffled around some furniture. We were using the Ikea Hemnes storage combination as our tv unit but it was big and bulky. … Continue reading →

Posted in Kids, Organization Tagged Ikea, living room, re-purpose, storage

Living Room Progress

Posted on July 12, 2015 by TheELMLife

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This past week M and I started on our living room.  We painted, we rearranged and now all we have to do is organize and decorate!  Here is our progress to date: Entryway before: Entryway currently: Still to do: organize shelves … Continue reading →

Posted in Before & After, Home Decor, Organization, Update Tagged living room, painting

Project Planning – Entryway

Posted on June 20, 2015 by TheELMLife

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I am forever struggling with our entryway.  I think my issue stems from all the stuff we have and the lack of a formal front hall (including a closet).  I have some big plans to change up the system we … Continue reading →

Posted in Home Decor, Organization, Planning, Uncategorized Tagged de-clutter, furniture, Ikea, living room, problem solving, storage

Pillow Inspiration

Posted on June 15, 2015 by TheELMLife

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Have you guys heard of Society6?  I came across them recently when searching Pinterest for inexpensive throw pillows.  I highly recommend checking them out.  All of their throw pillow covers are $20 and they also have load of other items … Continue reading →

Posted in Home Decor, Planning Tagged artwork, inspiration, living room, shopping

Entryway Tidy

Posted on May 8, 2013 by TheELMLife

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I’ve said it before but we live in a small house. So small, that our front door opens directly into our living room. No foyer, no front hall, not even a closet. I tried to update the space a little … Continue reading →

Posted in Before & After, Cleaning, Home Decor, Organization Tagged de-clutter, entry way, furniture, living room, reconfigure

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Printable Safari-themed Nursery Artwork
Cutlery Drawer Organization
DIY No Sew Knotted Headband
DIY No Sew Braided Headband
Wear My Closet Challenge - Week 8
Welcome Livvy! + DIY Name Tag
OOTD: Floral Pencil Skirt
OOTD: Grey Tights
Ikea Living Room Mood Board
Updated Bathroom Sneak Peek

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PA Day fun! Clearly Matt isn't having as much fun as the rest of us 🤣😜🤣 #ikea #swedishmeatballs #familyfun #smile
Someone got to ring the bell at cheer today! E got her front walkover, cartwheel, back walkover. So proud of the effort this girls has put in! @beachcheerathletics
Happy Birthday Noelle! #family #cousins #smiles
Trying to pretend this game of #headbanz with my over-sugared kids isn't the most stressful part of my day... #forcedfamilyfun #smileforthecamera #nye2019
This girl is fearless!
Super productive day... Cleared out this mess of a space we use for storage, and dropped off a car load of donations #beforeandafter #momlife #cleaning #declutter #minimalist #readyfor2019
I don't know whether to thank or curse @chimellel for her delicious goodies... #christmasbaking #pinterestmom #sugaroverload
When you get to pretend like you're fancy... Great food with great friends! #lobsterdinner #kidfreenight #happyholidays
And this pretty much sums up our daycare holiday festivities experience. I'd show the video but she starts crying as soon as she walks in the gym and sees me...
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