Do you have a kiddo going off to college this Fall? Or, maybe you just want to help your younger ones refresh their bedrooms. Now is the time to shop for their dorm room essentials. Stores like Target and online shops like Amazon are stocking their shelves with items students need.
I happen to have two college students, so I have a really good idea of what items they need to pack up and bring with them to college and which they don't. And, I've put together this online shopping list so ...
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Gray Stained Console Table Makeover & Other Console Favorites
How often do you experiment by moving furniture and decor around your home? A sofa table may become an entryway or hallway table. A long dresser may become a dining room sideboard or TV stand. Or, a glass cabinet may become extra storage in a master bathroom. One of the main things I share with you here on Entri Ways is that some furniture pieces are super versatile. Today's post is a makeover of one of those pieces.
One of the most versatile pieces of furniture is a console ...
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Pasta & Broccoli Alfredo
Is it tough to get your kids to eat their vegetables? My kids are all young adults and two of them - the 16 and 21 year olds - still refuse to eat their veggies! But I'm a Mom and I've learned to be a little sneaky when it's for their own good. I've actually gotten them to eat broccoli with this homemade pasta & broccoli alfredo recipe. Enjoy!
Alfredo Sauce Ingredients:
1 pint cream (light or milk - see notes below*)3 tbsp unsalted butter1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (jar)1/4 ...
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Refinished Drexel Heritage Square End Table
Drexel Heritage makes excellent quality furniture. Well-made. Heavy-duty. Solid wood. If you come across one in your travels it's a good idea to grab it, even if it means refinishing it to fit with the colors in your home. See how I refinished this Drexel Heritage square end table from a brown stain to a soft neutral tan to blend well with traditional decor.
This week's makeover was an end table from my sister-in-law. She and my brother were making space for her parents to move in ...
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From Orange Tone Wood to Summer-Ready Coastal Blue
Are you ready for summer and mornings by the water? Whether you live by the ocean or not, you can lighten and brighten your home with seaside colors and decor to give you that airy, summery feeling - and it's so easy when you start with a simple furniture makeover. Learn how I took this console table from orange tone wood to a summer-ready coastal blue.
Today's console table was passed on to me from a my sister-in-law last summer and it's been sitting in my stockpile since. The truth ...
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How to Fix Loose Table Legs for Only 24 Cents
Do you have a table with legs that loosen? No matter how many times you flip the table over and tighten the bolts, they still loosen up over time and make the table wobble. I'm going to show you how to fix loose table legs for good and for just 24 cents.
Let's get straight to the point. The key to fixing a loose table leg for good is a stainless steel split lock washer. Yup! That's it. This tiny little piece of metal hardware can save you so much frustration.
The bolts of most ...
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How to Refinish a Painted Factory-Finish Desk
Have you ever purchased new factory-finish furniture from a furniture store and noticed how incredibly smooth and durable the finish is? The original sprayed-on paint from the factory can be wiped clean for years and holds up really well even against growing kids. But what do you do if one of those kids loves nail polish, makeup, paint, and glitter and it gets on that factory-finish? Let's talk about how to refinish a painted factory-finish desk.
This desk set came from my cousin, ...
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What You’ll Discover When You Let The Kids Refine Your Home
This is the perfect time to let your kids refine your home. Let them re-arrange furniture, declutter, and have a say in what decor stays and which items get donated. Ask them what they like about your home and what they would change. When you look at your home through the eyes of your children, you may be surprised at what you discover.
Since the stay-at-home orders went into place in March, my kids have been looking for small jobs around the house to entertain themselves. ...
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