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  • Metallic Thumb Tack Art

    Metallic Thumb Tack Art

    Some of my favorite projects here on The DIY Playbook, are the ones that just about anyone can whip up in an afternoon without spending a lot of time or money. If you like easy, quick, and inexpensive projects…then keep reading. I created this personalized monogram art in about 30 minutes, for less than $10.Keep…

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  • The Busy Girl’s DIY Succulent Garden

    The Busy Girl’s DIY Succulent Garden

    We’re all busy, right? Literally, every single person I know is busy. Busy with work, busy with wedding plans, busy with kids, busy with house updates, family obligations, extra-curricular events, marathon training, holiday plans, travel, you name it – people are BUSY! But busy shouldn’t mean that you can’t have a place you come homeKeep…

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  • Gray Curtains in the Office

    Gray Curtains in the Office

    Truth: I love sunshine. I love it in the afternoon, I love it at dinner time, but I love it most in the very early morning. The brighter and lighter… the better. I’m one of those crazy people who looks forward to glaring sunshine filling my bedroom at the crack of dawn. (Don’t believe me,Keep…

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  • Shower Decor: Letters

    Shower Decor: Letters

    Need a super easy, last-minute, affordable and personalized DIY for an upcoming shower, birthday party, holiday bash, graduation send-off or holiday bar cart?! Please…. what kind of blog besties would we be if I didn’t tell you that I have your back? As a part of Casey’s bridal team, I was excited to help decorateKeep…

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  • Fall Crafts from the Past

    Fall Crafts from the Past

    We love the fall season! Here are some of our favorite fall crafts to make autumn extra special…

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  • Treasures from our Travels

    Treasures from our Travels

    As September comes a-knocking, we are excited to dive head first into wedding season, pumpkin lattes, cozy sweaters and all things FALL! The end of summer is often bittersweet, but we have every reason to focus on how amazing our summers have been and how grateful we are for the opportunities we have had thisKeep…

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  • The tale of an A-door-able Painted Door

    The tale of an A-door-able Painted Door

    (Disclaimer: We have partnered with Valspar to bring you this post. All opinions are 100% our own. Now onto this a-door-able makeover…) Remember when I painted my front door a few months back? I chose a color that is bright, bold, and totally gave the occasional passer-by a sneak peek as to what the decorKeep…

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  • IKEA HACK Jewelry Tray

    IKEA HACK Jewelry Tray

    There’s nothing like a good IKEA hack, right? These makeovers are affordable, personal aaaanndddd super unique, which is pretty much the perfect mix of everything a DIY lover appreciates. For those IKEA hack newbies, allow me to explain this phenomenon that is affectionately referred to as an “IKEA HACK”. An IKEA hack is unofficially definedKeep…

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  • Glitz, Glam, and not-so-gold Bedroom Mirror

    Glitz, Glam, and not-so-gold Bedroom Mirror

    Yesterday, I showed you guys our gorgeous new tufted headboard for our master bedroom. It definitely added dimension to the space and makes it feel much more complete, yet you could tell the area was still missing a little somethin’ somethin’.The area above the new headboard was begging for some action. I knew that IKeep…

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  • Bedside Charging Station

    Bedside Charging Station

    I have a $2.99 update that has CHANGED MY LIFE. …. Welllllll maybe that’s a tad dramatic, but today’s bedside charging station definitely changed the landscape of my bedroom & cut down on my bedside clutter and to me, that’s pretty darn awesome life changing! So let’s chat about phone chargers, shall we? This is how IKeep…

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  • Our Office Drop Zone

    Our Office Drop Zone

    I don’t think you guys realize how darn small our Chicago apartment really is. Like picture a shoe box, then divide that by half, then divide that by half again for good measure…and boom you’ve got our home. I’m not going to lie, it’s been an adjustment living in super close quarters with my soon-to-be-hubby,Keep…

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  • How to Install a Dual Flush Kit

    How to Install a Dual Flush Kit

    Okay ladies…put your hair in a pony tail, throw on your comfy fat pants (i.e. sweatpants), and unhook your bra (we all know that is the best part of every day!)…because today’s post is far from glamorous. We are heading into the bathroom… …for a DIY that isn’t very pretty. I figured we’ve had aKeep…

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