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Today I'm sharing a beautiful $2 DIY thrift store tray makeover that I know you are going to love. You can never have too many trays, either for entertaining or decorating. Keep an eye out the next time you are thrifting for a wooden tray. You will definitely want to make one of these for

Painting a checkerboard pattern isn't as hard as it looks. You just need some black and white paint and a stool to paint on. You can also use this pattern on…

I love the whimsical MacKenzie Childs checkered vibe, so when I saw this ceramic pumpkin trying a DIY budget craft version for Halloween was a no brainer!

Have you seen the new Mackenzie - Childs catalog? Every page is full of gorgeous eye candy. I love the whole Courtly Check line. Every single piece!! You can describe MacKenzie - Childs products as gorgeous, fabulous, beautiful, unique, original, definitely high quality. Affordable, budget friendly, inexpensive??? No, you would never use those words to describe MC products. This little black and white check pot was inspired by MC. First off I painted a few coats of white acrylic paint onto a…

I found this old table at the flea market and loved all the great detail on it. My plan was to strip the top, stain it and of course paint it blue but the plan changed when I found a hairline crack running through the center. I used would filler to seal it up but thought it would still be obvious through the stain. So I went to plan B: paint it Mackenzie Childs style. Dowel constructed and it was a little wobbly so I used some wood glue and clamps to sturdy it up. All in the comfort of my…

Join us in a fun adventure as we DIY a MacKenzie Childs inspired candlestick. You'll have a lot of fun doing it, and it looks great!

Have you seen how much those MacKenzie-Childs topiary urns sell for? $800!!! This is a budget-friendly way to get the same look. I'm all about the black + white patterns so I'd love to show you how I did it. Click over to the blog to see them in action ... and how I decorated them with pumpkins at Halloween. Plus I'll give you the exact paints I used, where I bought the original urns & exactly how to weather proof them so they can sit on your front porch for any season! #christmasporch…

I am finally getting around to compiling and editing all my images from my trip upstate to Aurora, New York with the MacKenzie-Childs team! It was such a fun few days getting a deep dive into the company, learning more than I ever imagined about...

Hand painted DIY courtly check on Goodwill plates! Uhm LOVE! Not 100% perfect, im still learning & practice makes perfect, right?!? Hopefully I can perfect it soon! I used nothing fancy, just acrylic paints from the craft section at Walmart (these can be found at any craft store, I live in a super small town & my nearest craft store is around 40 minutes away! Boo). The paint brushes I bought at Walmart also, I found a value pack for around $4 bucks. Cheap! Make sure the end is squared, not…

Several of you have asked how I get the colors in my checks. There are a couple of ways to do this. You can pull through as you go along...

DIY Black White Check Flower Pot Inspired by MacKenzie - Childs

Several of you have asked how I get the colors in my checks. There are a couple of ways to do this. You can pull through as you go along...

How To Paint Harlequin {a simple DIY tutorial} - Grab a yardstick and a pencil for this simple project tutorial. Paint a harlequin pattern in under and hour!

Explore the magic of the Mackenzie-Childs headquarters and the brand's home town of Aurora, New York...an experience I was so lucky to be a part of.

Mackenzie Childs Inspired Furniture – Trash to Treasure Painted Accent Table Hand Painted Mackenzie Childs Knock Off Furniture- Accent Table with Checkerboard Ok this is…

I have decided to have some fun with Christmas decorating this year and switch things up a bit. I adore MacKenzie-Childs Courtly Check des...

Crafting, diy projects and decorating

i decided to throw a themed costume party for my 30th birthday since it's a milestone, and really, i think we all need a good excuse to dress up in costumes every once in a while :) i chose to do Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland. i found a super cute idea for little treats in the shape of tiny Mad Hatter hats, and needed a cool way to display them. i saw this idea of coloring on Dollar Store plates and coffee mugs on pinterest, and this was what i decided to do to match my theme. (these pics…

Learn how to create a stunning checkered topiary urn for your garden without breaking the bank. Get inspired by Mackenzie Childs and add a touch of whimsy to your outdoor space. Perfect for front porches and entryways. Follow our step-by-step guide to make your own budget-friendly garden decor.