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Kinley’s Floral Farmhouse Nursery

Hi friends! I want to share with you the most special room in our home… Kinley’s nursery. When I found out we were having a girl, I knew the nursery theme would be floral farmhouse with touches of blush and gold.

The very first project that we took on for this room was installing a shiplap accent wall for behind the crib. So with the help of my husband’s uncle, we were able to knock out this project in one day. We ended up painting the shiplap to match the trim color which is Benjamin Moore White Dove and the rest of the room is a light greige color, Benjamin Moore Revere Pewter. Since the walls are very neutral, I knew all the pops of color would come from the decor.

Next up, we selected this crib in the color, Cloud. Since then, the color has been discontinued in this specific style, but I’ve found one that’s very similar here in Cloud. We loved how this convertible crib will accommodate our growing girl. It converts to a toddler bed, day bed and full-size bed.

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February 1, 2019 By The Holtz House

0 In Bedroom/ Furniture/ Home Decor/ interior design/ Kirkland's

Buy Online, Pick Up in Store at Kirkland’s

This post is sponsored by Kirkland’s, but all opinions are my own.

Hi friends! I’m so excited to tell you guys about the best way to shop for home décor online. The days of waiting to receive your anticipated merchandise are over. Buy Online, Pick Up in Store is now available at Kirkland’s for many of its items including art and wall décor, pillows, mirrors, lamps, furniture and more. Shopping doesn’t get any simpler than this!

If you’re like me, and you love the convenience of shopping online but hate waiting for your items, this is the perfect solution!

I recently purchased the Slatted Wood Crate Bench from Kirkland’s, and the process was so easy.

To order, simply pick out your favorite items online, and put in your zip code to find the closest store to you for pick up. Once you’re done shopping and your items are purchased, Kirkland’s will send you an email that your order is ready at your local store.

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October 17, 2018 By The Holtz House

11 In DIY/ Furniture/ Home Decor/ How To

How to Build a DIY Wood Mirror Frame

Everyone has one. A plain, basic, full-length mirror that’s doing nothing for your home decor game. It’s time to step it up buttercup, and give this mirror a makeover. In this DIY post, I’ll show you how to build a rustic wooden mirror frame.

Materials Needed

Full length leaner mirror (Mine measured 60 x 18 inches) – Here’s a smaller option from Wal-Mart and a larger option from Wal-Mart as well
***Three (3) 6ft x 5.5 in. pieces of common board, pine – this may vary depending on how large your mirror is and how thick you would like your frame to be
Staple gun
Hammer
Liquid Nails
Miter saw would be best, but we used an orbital saw
Measuring tape
Sandpaper
Wood stain – I used Minwax Wood Finish Penetrating Special Walnut 224
Foam brush
Rag
Polycrylic Finish- I used Minwax Polycrylic Clear Stain Spray

*** Tip: Make sure that when you purchase your boards that they are all the exact same width. Even though all three were labeled the same size, one was slightly smaller which made it more difficult later on for us. Also, be sure that all the boards lay flat to the ground and they aren’t warped at all.

Instructions

1. The mirror I started with featured a thick, plastic frame. First, I removed the paper backing and then started to pull away the supporting pieces that were held in with staples. Once that was completed, I used the flip side of the hammer to hook on to the frame and carefully pull the frame off of the mirror. You must go super slow and be patient! If you break the mirror during this step, there’s no going back! It might also be a good idea to wear protective eye wear during this step. The pieces can pop and fly off.

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October 9, 2017 By The Holtz House

22 In DIY/ Furniture/ Home Decor/ How To/ Tips and Tricks

DIY Project: How To Build Pipe Shelves

Have you been on a desperate search to find the perfect industrial shelving unit to fit your space? I’ve got you… search no longer! With this quick and easy tutorial, you can build the perfect DIY pipe shelves.

It takes a little time, patience, some elbow grease and the supplies below…

Supplies

Power drill
Stud finder
Two (per shelf) 3/4 in. diameter black iron floor flange fitting
Two (per shelf) 3/4 in. diameter black iron cap fitting
Two (per shelf) 3/4 in. 10 in. black pipe nipple
Wooden Plank (one per shelf)
Level
#6 Drywall Screws, 2 in. in black
Mr. Clean Magic Eraser

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August 10, 2017 By The Holtz House

3 In Bedroom/ DIY/ Furniture/ Home Decor/ How To/ interior design/ Tips and Tricks

DIY Project: How to Chalk Paint a Mirror

About a month ago, my bestie, Morgan, moved into an apartment in Chicago. She wanted her new space to feel cozy and comfortable without having to spend a lot of money. She’s currently in grad school so keeping it cheap was a must! She expressed the need for a get-ready station in her bedroom since she shares one small bathroom with her roommate. We looked all over for a simple vanity that would fit the space. The ones we found were either too expensive or just not quite right. So instead, we decided to refinish some old furniture pieces that she already had using chalk paint.

We spruced up the small table by using Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in Graphite with Annie Sloan Soft Wax in Clear over the top. For the technique we used, just check out this past blog post… Transforming a Garage Sale Find with Chalk Paint.

For the mirror, here’s what we did…

Supplies

Rust-Oleum Chalked Spray Paint – Linen White
ScotchBlue Painter’s Tape
Old newspapers
Sandpaper – 60 grit

Instructions

Start off with an old mirror you’re looking to transform. We used this old gaudy gold mirror pictured below or a wooden frame could work as well.

2. Brush the edges of the mirror off with a dust rag to insure you’re starting with a clean surface.

3. Use the painter’s tape to create a rectangle around the outer edge where the mirror meets the frame. Be sure to take your time and get as close to the edge of the frame as possible. This will insure a clean edge between the painted frame and the mirrored surface. You will be taping right on the mirror’s surface.

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July 18, 2017 By theholtzhouse

3 In Bedroom/ DIY/ Furniture/ Home Decor/ How To/ Tips and Tricks

DIY Project: How to Build a Barnwood Headboard

I absolutely love long weekends. I just feel like you can be so much more productive while still leaving time for some fun and relaxation. This 4th of July weekend was no exception. Between concerts and pool parties, I still had the opportunity to take a trip to the Kane County Flea Market.

I brought along my bestie who was a flea market virgin. It’s safe to say she thoroughly enjoyed the experience, and we’ll definitely be heading back again soon. While at the flea market, we picked up some reclaimed barnwood from a local vendor for a big time DIY project. Her and I have been talking about taking on building a headboard for some time now. Originally we thought we wanted to use pallet wood, but when we saw the beautiful, gray-weathered barnwood, we knew that it would be just perfect.

Now, I must say, the thought of creating a headboard can be fairly intimidating just based on the sheer size of the project alone. But honestly, the form and design is fairly straightforward so this can be a very simple DIY as long as you have access to all the tools you need. So if you’re looking to give your bedroom a rustic refresh, this is for you!

Materials

Salvaged barn wood
160 grit sand paper discs
Wood Screws (we used 1.5 in., but this will depend on the thickness of your wood)
(2) 1 in. x 6 in. x 6 ft. Common Board
Minwax Polycrylic Protective Finish – clear satin
(4) 2″ bolts with 5/8 hex nut (optional)

Tools

Power drill
Orbital sander
Circular saw
Protective eyewear and mask

Instructions

First, you’ll want to determine the desired width of your headboard. I’ve listed the standard widths for each bed size here:

Twin 39 inches

Twin XL 39 inches

Full 54 inches

Full XL 54 inches

Queen 60 inches

King 76 inches

California King 72 inches

For my queen headboard, I decided to go with 62 inches wide leaving just an inch on each side. Luckily for me, the barnwood I got measured perfectly. If it’s too long, you’ll need to measure, mark and saw to your desired size.

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July 7, 2017 By theholtzhouse

3 In Furniture/ Home Decor/ The Best

The Best Industrial Decor from Target

How do I love thee, Target? Let me count the ways. But seriously though, is Target not the best? I mean… what other store can you walk into looking to buy just one thing and you walk out with a trendy outfit, some seasonal Dollar Spot finds and a bunch of new home decor?

Target has to be one of my favorite spots to shop for home furnishings. Not only is it budget-friendly, but it’s always on trend, and they really have something for every style. Lately, I have been loving all of the industrial elements I see in interior design. I’ve thoroughly searched Target to pick out the best industrial decor items.

1. Real Wood Floating Shelf – Threshold

Floating shelves are in! I’ve seen them used in bathrooms, dining rooms and everywhere in between. I really love them in all spaces. These real wood floating shelves come in three different sizes so that you can style them in any size space, or you can stagger them with all different sizes for a more unique look.

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March 21, 2017 By theholtzhouse

0 In DIY/ Furniture/ Living Room

Transforming a Garage Sale Find with Chalk Paint

My mother-in-law is the queen of garage sales. She’s a woman of many talents, but her garage sale skills are top notch. She once bought a high top wooden kitchen table with four chairs for $5. After four years, we still have it in our house. That’s skill!

One of my favorite finds that she brought home last summer was a coffee table/end table set that she got for $30. The set is great quality, super sturdy and heavy with black iron piping on the bottom shelf.