In the midst of figuring out how in tarnation to deck out and cozy up our new living room, I find myself having a Major Chevron Moment.

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If unleashed and unchecked, I fear my Inner Pattern Hoarder might go hog wild on chevroned rugs, upholstery, pillows, and knick-knacks…

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… However, I do think some large-scale DIY canvases over our new sectional might wet my chevron whistle without going overboard — or over budget!

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Those of you who follow Elizabeth Anne Designs on the wedding side are sure to know that the Inspired Creations Contest is going on right now where wedding vendors are creating awesome DIY ideas on a budget.  One of the entries we posted on The Sweetest Occasion, created by Bella Rains Garden Studio and photographed by Lavender & Twine, showcased pretty DIY metallic glitter chargers, which are so easy and would be fabulous for any tabletop or dinner party!

You will need:

plastic chargers
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When I moved, I was gifted with a new queen-size mattress and box spring.  Since my previous bed was a full-size, my old bed frame would not work. This was advantageous because I was looking for a bit of a change. Like everyone else, I scoured the internet for ideas. Initially, I thought of buying a new headboard. After searching both online and in brick-and-mortar stores, I just couldn’t find anything that appealed to me that was affordable or my …

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An unexpectedly free afternoon resulted in some pretty fabulous marbled dyed eggs for Easter. It made me remember all the times I did this with my mom and siblings on our kitchen counter.

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Easy Marbled Eggs

Ingredients:

Hard boiled eggs
3 cups hot water (per color)
White vinegar
Food Dye
Oil (any type)

Supplies:

Large bowl (one per color)
Ice cream scoop or large spoon
Drying rack with paper towels underneath it (I put down plastic wrap first, then the paper towels, then …

I love a fair-sized purse, but sometimes when I’m on-the-go I like to carry something a little smaller and compact. I love clutch purses for those times when all you need is your wallet, a lipgloss, and your phone. What I don’t particularly enjoy is how expensive and how many clutches are geared towards evening wear. Thankfully, there is trusty Etsy.com. While browsing for clutches to add to my collection, I came across a cute, easy …

I’m itching to get a few organizational projects out of the way, a result of warmer weather and a need to purge clutter. If I had the time this week, these are the projects I would take on.

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1. Chalk Paint Drawer Labels – I have leftover chalkboard paint from creating two huge idea walls in our living room. I think making labels would be pretty easy.

2. Mini Office in a Chest – I have a rescued from the …

As someone who travels frequently, I find those U-shaped neck pillows quite handy. If I’m napping during a flight, I’m not a fan of leaning on a stranger or pressing up again the window. I wanted to share the U-shape pillow love with my travel aficionado friends.  Instead of buying the pillows, I decided to make them. This allowed me to customize them for each person’s personality and comfort.

I visited my local fabric store where I purchased some fun and …

There is just something so sweet and classic about handmade holiday decor.  Especially the type of handmade decor items that you can pull out year after year.  They add a little something extra special in the effort to make your home festive.

Handmade holiday decorations can also be very budget friendly and green.  Whether you are saving for or just paid for a wedding, are starting to add kiddos to your family, or are maybe just saving for a before baby …

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Growing up, my grandmother always had these in her house around the holidays, so the smell of clove studded orange pommanders really brings back fond holiday memories for me.   While making these may seem old-fashioned, it’s easy to do, and their scent can fill a room.

What you’ll need:

Clean and unblemished oranges:

Whole cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and groung cloves:

Pillow shams can add color and comfort to your bed, and they’re so easy to make!  Seriously, if you can sew a square, then you can make a pillow sham.

Recently, I found some fabric online to match my now discontinued bedskirt from Pottery Barn.  I was so excited because I knew I could use it to make some matching pillow shams for our bed!   But you could use any fabric you want to make shams, so the possibilities are endless.  …