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March 2, 2014

15 Simple DIY Projects To Spruce Up Your Home

Spring is coming and it’s the time of year when most people dive into spring cleaning and home improvement projects. Or are you like me and tend to do them year round? Regardless, if you are looking for some inspiration look no further. These talented bloggers are showing you easy Simple DIY Projects To Spruce Up Your Home. They are stunning!

Simple DIY Projects To Spruce Up Your Home

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DIY Nightstand by Passion Shake

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Travel Themed Nursery by Cherished Bliss

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Two Tone French Dresser Makeover by FiRefinishedBlog

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Laundry Room Makeover by Like A Saturday

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IKEA Hack Kitchen Cart Makeover by Making Home Base

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DIY Kitchen Island by Every Day Enchanting

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DIY Plate Wall by It’s Always Reutten

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Dresser Makeover by Primitive and Proper

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Triangle Accent Wall by Upcycled Treasures

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Sheets Made Into Curtains by Nalle’s House

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Two Tone Fireplace Makeover by Love Grows Wild

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Girls Room Reveal With Stenciled Wall by Sew A Fine Seam

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Gallery Wall by Hazel Mae

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DIY Oar Decor by The Happy Housie

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Dresser Makeover by Number Fifty Three

See? I was not kidding. These projects are perfect.

About Taryn Whiteaker

Hi! I’m Taryn! The voice behind Taryn Whiteaker Designs. I launched this brand over 11 years ago when I became a stay-at-home mom. What started as a small craft and mom blog eventually grew into a full time design and DIY site. My goal has always been to inspire others (especially women!) with design ideas, DIY tutorials, entertaining ideas and give you the tools you need to complete them yourself!

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  1. cassie says

    March 2, 2014 at 4:21 am

    oh my goodness! thank you so much for featuring my dresser! these are awesome features, so i am honestly shocked! thank you!

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  2. Ashley @ Cherished Bliss says

    March 2, 2014 at 9:11 am

    Thanks so much for the feature Taryn! : )

    Reply
  3. Jill Flory says

    March 2, 2014 at 6:55 pm

    So fun to be featured with all these other amazingly gorgeous projects! Thanks so much!

    Reply
  4. Anu says

    March 3, 2014 at 5:07 am

    Thanks so much for featuring my curtains. Have a great week!

    Reply
  5. Nina @ Everyday Enchanting says

    March 6, 2014 at 4:47 pm

    Such amazing projects! I’m loving those DIY oars for our lake cabin! :)

    Thank you so much for the feature!!

    Reply
  6. Rayana Botelho says

    March 6, 2014 at 8:44 pm

    Hi Taryn, Thank you so much for featuring my two toned dresser :) I’m honored.

    Reply

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