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There are so many amazing stencils available for use these days that it can be hard to choose the right one. To narrow down the search, we started with the …

Turn a beach found treasure (or a piece of barn board) into a budget-friendly and rustic DIY driftwood shelf with this easy tutorial.

Painting dated wood furniture is a cheap way to update a room. Check out this simple tutorial for how to paint a wooden headboard in two easy steps!

Love this bright and cheery mood board for a beach bedroom! What a crisp and happy coastal cottage bedroom retreat this would be! Click for all the sources.

Painting the bathroom vanity and replacing the faucet can be a simple and less expensive way to update a bathroom. Check out these 5 steps to a complete bathroom vanity makeover!

Learn how to make a warm and squishy wine cork bath mat using left-over wine corks. A fun DIY upcycling project – the latest in our Graystone Beach coastal cottage bathroom remodel.

A bathroom remodel is an exciting way to update your home. It can be overwhelming deciding where to start. We’re sharing 5 big-picture things to consider before starting a small bathroom makeover.

Week 2 of the One Room Challenge is here and we’re sharing our small bathroom remodel design plans for our “Touches of Teal” coastal cottage makeover!

Create some quick and easy room decor with this simple glass bottle decoration idea. A budget-friendly farmhouse home decorating craft.

We are jumping in to the Spring 2017 Editiion of the One Room Challenge and are excited to share with you the before photos of the small bathroom which we will be remodelling over the next 6 weeks!

Explore over a dozen DIY ideas that transformed a dark cottage bedroom into a bright, beautiful and serene coastal retreat: it’s reveal day for the Graystone Beach Orchardview bedroom!

These 13 DIY guest bedroom ideas on a budget are a great way to transform a spare bedroom into a rustic french country retreat for your guests.

Create a beautiful coastal art piece for your wall using driftwood and a cool mix of blues, white and grey paint.

A seemingly simple project such as this DIY night stand with driftwood legs turned into a funny episode of The Three Stooges.

This seashell wind chime is so easy to make and can be used indoors as a coastal cottage décor idea for your bedroom wall.

Learn how to paint a wall with a glossy surface. Great tutorial if you are using latex paint on a wall with an unknown surface finish as well as wood window and door trim.

Sun, sea and surf inspired the rustic coastal beach décor style mood board for the Orchardview Bedroom of our Graystone Beach Coastal Cottage renovation.

Come on in and join us for a pre-renovation of our Graystone Beach cottage which will be getting a fresh coastal style makeover in the coming months!

After years of commenting about the lack of space for his clothes, we finally installed a Rubbermaid Configurations Custom closet kit on hubby’s side of the closet!

A little paint goes a long way!  Check out how we transform an outdated buffet with loads of potential into a modern furniture piece with a tonne of versatility.

Learn how to create a mini-retreat at home with these simple cozy living room decor ideas plus additional self-care tips for busy moms!

You won’t believe the transformation of an old IKEA Hemnes side table using Fusion Mineral Paint’s new Tones for Tots line and all-natural wood stain and polish. Would be great DIY furniture upcycle for a coastal or nautical themed bedroom or baby nursery. 

We’ll show you how to make your own simple, inexpensive, natural wood coffee stain using grounds, as well as a simple, natural beeswax furniture polish. The perfect DIY for low-chemical furniture upcycling such as in a baby nursery.

Personalize your throw pillows with a nautical feel using Premium Felt by Kunin made from post-consumer recycled plastic bottles. Get creative and feel good about crafting when you use this felt.

A great way to organize and display those throws, this DIY blanket ladder with driftwood makes a quick and easy weekend woodworking project!

Ten best coastal home decor finds on Amazon! Perfect for the cottage, beach house or just to bring a bit of the coastal style into your home.

Follow this easy step-by-step tutorial to make a large round driftwood wreath. It’s the perfect DIY rustic home decor idea for the front door or cottage.

Plan your own fun family dinner night with this delicious taco salad recipe served in OLD EL PASO soft tortilla bowls. A bonus tutorial to make a simple DIY rope place mat is included.

Give a new look to old or outdated photo frames using decorative scrapbook paper and a crafting essential: Mod Podge! Step-by-step instructions are included for this simple DIY home decor upcycling idea.

A beautiful bird perched above a cascading array of robin’s egg blue pinecones makes a beautiful, inexpensive and easy rustic DIY wall art idea. Check out the detailed step-by-step tutorial.

Rocks and fossils collected on the beach are simply transformed into functional, rustic and beautiful magnets for the fridge.

Dress up your table setting by creating your own beautiful coastal inspired linen napkins and nautical-cable napkin rings.

Stop by the Lemon Thistle Blog where we’re sharing how we upcycled an outdated photo frame from “ick” to “rustic”.

Heart-shaped treasures found on the beach inspired this nautical décor piece: a DIY rocks and sea glass mobile for the wall.

Bring a bit of the beach home with a beautiful driftwood mirror. Learn how to make your own or explore our favorite sources to buy one from!

Who doesn’t love plants in small glass jars? This simple mason jar planter idea is an adorable way to add a little green in your home, even in small spaces.

A piece of hollowed out birch bark found on the beach is transformed into a rustic and beautiful votive holder. Plus, there’s a giveaway!

A spontaneous stop at a rural yard sale yielded this beautiful old farmhouse window that just begged to be taken home and repurposed.

A child’s simple comment that “this rock looks like a vase” inspired this lovely art piece with pressed flowers.

Stunning centerpieces don’t have to break the bank. Try this DIY stone inscribed fresh flower centerpiece for your next special event.