ENTRY WAY REVAMP

I'm sooo happy with the way our entry way turned out! The pop of blue makes me happy everytime I look at it! I’m sharing all the details here in case it’s time for you to revamp your space!

HERE IS THE BEFORE….

Our entry way needed a major refresh! The paint colors were a little too farmhouse for me and I’m going for more of a cohesive coastal vibe in out house sooooooo… I repainted the entry wall and door. Then, redecorated the space! Here are the DEETS!

PAINT COLORS

-Wall: Wainscot White (ECOS paints)
-Door: Fluid Blue (ECOS paints)

STYLING

• Unfortunately the console is discontinued! (it was studio mcgee from target) so I added some similar ones below!

• The mirror is from homegoods so I was not able to link the exact mirror. I linked similar mirrors - mine is 36 x 36!

• The bench is also studio mcgee by target and also discontinues… so similar bench is linked below!

• All other decor is linked!

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DIY Barn Door

I’m so excited to share my barn door tutorial!!!! Full disclosure we had a pretty hard time hanging it up! Sooooooo, this tutorial will focus mostly on building the barn door rather than installing it. You can watch this video for more of an install tutorial.

MATERIALS

• (1) 4x8 23/32 sanded plywood

• (2) 6ft 1x6 boards

• (2) 8ft 1x4 boards

• (4) 8 ft 1x2 boards

• Liquid Nails

• Small Clamps (I used like 10)

• Large Clamps

• Miter saw

• Nail Gun

• Sand Paper

• Behr Ultra white Paint & Primer (see step )

• Laser Level (for mounting)

• Barn Door Mounting Set

• Barn Door Handle

STEP 1

Purchase all the materials listed above! Start with your plywood and cut to size. Size will depend on your specific ceiling height and doorway. It is super helpful to read the instructions for the barn door track to determine sizing (it has to be a certain height from the floor etc.)

STEP 2

Cut the 1x6 board to match the width of the plywood. For example: If your door is 40 inches wide - cut the 1x6 board 40 inches. Then, cut the 1x4 board to fit remaining height. This will most likely be height of the plywood minus 11 inches. Glue with liquid nails and clamp!

STEP 3

Now onto the diagonal wood detailing in the middle of the board! This was the trickiest part for me to figure out! Start at the top left corner. cut the end of a 1x2 at a 45 degree angle using the miter saw. Stick it in the top left corner. Make sure it is nice and snug!

STEP 4

Mark a line on the other end of the 1x2 to match the side board using some kind of straight edge. Then use the miter saw to cut along the marked line. Glue & clamp!

STEP 5

Now repeat that process in the bottom right corner!

STEP 6

For the smaller diagonal pieces in the top right corner, measure the center width of the top of the board and mark! Cut the end of a 1x2 board at a 45 degree angle using the miter saw. Match up the center of the 1x2 end with the mark made earlier. Repeat process used earlier to trim the other end of the board (Mark a line on the other end of the 1x2 to match the side board using some kind of straight edge. Then use the miter saw to cut along the marked line. ) Glue & clamp!

STEP 7

Repeat this process in the bottom left corner

STEP 8

At this point you should have 4 diagonal pieces. For the center diagonal piece - measure the center of the height of the board and mark. Cut the end of a 1x2 board at a 45 degree angle using the miter saw. Match up the center of the 1x2 end with the mark made earlier. Repeat process used earlier to trim the other end of the board (Mark a line on the other end of the 1x2 to match the side board using some kind of straight edge. Then use the miter saw to cut along the marked line. ) Glue & clamp!

STEP 9

Use a nail gun to nail down all your wood. Don’t get too crazy. Just a nail or 2 at each end!

STEP 10

Now sand the rough edges!

STEP 11

Using Interior flat BEHR paint and primer-in-one, paint your board! I used ultra white. I used a roller for the big areas and a brush for the smaller areas such as the sides of the 1x2s and corners. Lesson learned: don’t skip the wood putty!) In hind sight I would have used wood putty to smooth out nail holes and grooves in wood for a smoother finish.

STEP 12

Pour yourself a drink! You are almost done!! In about 2 coats my board was looking freshhhhh.

STEP 13

Now onto the install…watch this video tutorial and good luck!

DIY outDoor bar

Still in quarantine over here… all bars are shut down, so I made my own! Here’s how..

Grab the materials listed below:

• Cascade iron co brackets (2-3 depending on length of wood)

• concrete anchor screws

• level

• drill

• hammer

• black paint

• paintbrush

• wood (2 x 12)

• styling pieces!

Step 1: Hand Lettering on Wall

My sister is a hand letter! We uploaded her lettering to a computer, hooked it up to a projector, and went over it with black exterior paint!

Step 2: level holes

we used this level to level the top holes of the bracket (if you don’t your drinks may slip off). We used concrete anchor screws. Linked HERE.

step 3: hang brackets

We got these cascade iron co brackets for 20 each!! We decided to make the top holes about 41 inches from the ground so the top bracket was 42 inches - standard bar height. That way bar height stools would fit!! Make sure the holes are level so your drinks won’t fall off the bar!!

Step 4: place wood

We get a 2 by 12 pieced of wood. We trimmed it to fit the wall. We placed the brackets 10 inches in from the end of wall. If you have a longer area to work with you may need an additional bracket to support the wood! See Cascade Iron Co website for specifics!

Step 5: Style & Enjoy!

Tan like your on Vacay

I don’t know when your reading this but it’s April 2020, so we’re in quarantine!! I’ve been trying my best to think of how to make the best of this situation. Besides a lot of personal shifts in perspectives one way I know to make my self happy is…. making a space beautiful! Figured I’ll be spending a lot of time in the back yard anyway! Might as well make it EXACTLY how I want it. So I’ll be here pretending I’m at a resort, tanning, sipping on a cocktail, and watching sunsets! All styling details below…

@DIYDONTYA | Grab your rose, let’s make your backyard into a resort! All styling details linked!

@DIYDONTYA | Tanning area of your dreamssssss… all styling details linked!

Here are the deets:

Lounge Chairs | Home Depot $182

Rug | Target $60

Towels | Amazon $20 for 2

Pillows | Target $20

Lantern | (Old from Target)

Patio Table | (Old from Target - similar one linked) $100

Wine Glasses | West Elm or Crate and Barrel $10

@DIYDONTYA | Don’t forget a spot for your cocktails!

@DIYDONTYA | Styling patio details

Baby girl nursery

I’m almost done with the nursery and so excited to share!! It was so hard to get started - there are so many cute ideas out there! Seriously, my Pinterest board was flooded with cute nursery ideas and styles. I wanted something that was cozy, chic, yet kid friendly. Normally boho is so not my style but baby girl must be leading me from the womb! Haha ! So obsessed with the way it turned out! Here are alllllll the details!

Boho Chic girls nursery. #babygirlnursery #Nurserydecor

The shiplap wall is the focal point of the room. I love the neutral yet textured look it gives the focal wall. Check out my shiplap tutorial HERE for how to DIY your own shiplap wall on a budget! Next, I used command hooks to hang floral hoops designed and created at a local flower shop called Aquarella Flowers in Monrovia, CA (check them out if you are in the LA area)! Here are the rest of the styling details LINKED!

• Crib: Babyletto from AMAZON

• Crib Sheet: The Mini Scout

• Rug: RUGS USA

• Hanging Chandelier: World Market (I can’t find the same one so here is a similar one from PB kids)

• Lamp: Target

• Curtains: Target

• Curtain Rod: Target

• Bassinet: Baby Bjorn

• Storage Baskets: Homegoods

• Cloud Pillow: AMAZON

• Baluga whale Stuffed Animal: IKEA

Floral hoops against shiplap - the cutest.

Eventually, this area will be a changing table… will update once that happens! But here are the details so far…

• Mirror: Homegoods (But here is a similar one from Wayfair)

• Dresser: HEMNES IKEA

• Shelves: Target

• Basket: Target

• Jar with Pacifiers: World Market

• Pink Paint Color: White Dogwood - Sherwin Williams

Here is the updated look with the changing pad and bow bar added!

• Changing Pad: TARGET

• Changing Pad Cover: Burts Bees @ TARGET

• Bow Bar Clip Frame: HOME GOODs

• Felt Letter Board: TARGET

• Duck Piggy Bank: TIFFANY & CO

• Lamb Night Light: HALLMARK

Bows for everyday of the year!

Last is the reading nook/snuggling area! Imagining many late nights breast feeding and rocking baby to sleep here. We found our glider at the pottery barn outlet for 50%off! It reclines, glides and swivels! Here is the full priced one.

• Book Shelves: Target

• Side Table: Target (This is an old model but here is a similar one)

6 Holiday Decor Tips To Bring You JOY

Decorating for Christmas is one of my favorite things EVER!!! Here are some tips to help make your holiday decorating full of JOY not STRESS.

Cozing up to holiday decor this season.

1) Choose a theme and stick with it. If you decide to go with metallics and white one year - try and stick with it the next. That way you can fill your decor boxes a little more each year and still have a cohesive theme.

2) Pick a theme that is timeless. I know its soooo hard with all the cute trends each year - but try and find a theme that will take you throughout the holidays in years to come. I love metallics & white. You can always find trendy decor to fit within that theme - while still going with your old stuff!

3) Twinkle lights are EVERYTHING. They add holiday cheer to any space.= - like these lights I added along the back of the countertop. Make sure to go with WARM WHITE when possible. The battery powered ones are amazing too - because then you don’t have to find a plug near the mantle or run some ugly extension cord.

Add some joy to your kitchen this Christas

4) GO BIG. Spend money on big pieces rather than cheaper little ones. This JOY sign from target and bulb garland from Michael’s are the only pieces I added to the dining room space and it’s DONE! I spent a little more but it adds so much - without having that cluttered look.

Dining room styling tips

5) The use the MIRROR EFFECT. Hang wreaths and decor on mirrors. I use command hooks so I can easily pull it off when the month is up.

Hanging the wreath on the circle mirror added the perfect touch!

6) Don’t be afraid to go cheap. For smaller areas I love buying the little trees from the target dollar section. They add a little sparkle to a space that doesn’t need a lot

A little goes a long way. This Target dollar section tree added the perfect sparkle to our coffee table!

Happy Decorating!! May your decor fill hearts with joy this holiday season!

STYLE: COASTAL SHELF

It’s Jan 3rd and all the Christmas Decor is down! I looked around and it looked like we literally just moved in. I was over the plant that was here before so I took a trip to IKEA and picked up this shelf! II must say, love the way it turned out!

Here’s how I got the look:

• SHELF: IKEA VITTSJO (49.99)

• FRAMED &&&& PRINT: Tatiana Soash Original

• CANDLE HOLDER: IKEA BGAVNING (9.99)

• MiMOSA CANDLE: Nordstrom (65.00) (Feel free to replace with a more affordable candle!)

• BOOKS: Home goods (Various Prices)

• FRAMES: Home Goods (5.99 - 9.99)

• LEAF: Living spaces (9.99)

• CLEAR GLASS VASE: World Market (7.99)

• CANDLE: World Market ( 7.99)

• BASKET: Home Goods (9.99)

• Towel: Amazon (19.99)