Curb Appeal {on the cheap} 2/6

On Monday, I introduced a new series taking place here at Brown Sugar Toast entitled Curb Appeal {on the cheap}! If you missed Step 1, click here or on the graphic below to get that tip!

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This next step can vary quite a bit in cost. You can take it to the max and spend a bookoodle of $$$. Or you can go a bit more minimalist and just spend a small amount.

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Even if your budget is literally $0, you can still spruce up the front of your home by clearing out any weed/flower beds in front of your home.
If you have a teeny budget, try going for flowers and greenery that spreads instead of just 1 lonely plant. Also, now that we’re in yard sale season, this is a GREAT time to be on the lookout for pots or other items to put on your porch and fill with plants! Don’t limit yourself to looking for a plant pot either. Baskets, barrels, wooden chairs, tree stumps – all of these items could look awesome with a plant in it. Use your imagination and find something you love!

Do you have any greenery in the front of your home? What’s your favorite plant to grow outside?


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Curb Appeal {on the cheap} 1/6

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Introducing a brand new series at Brown Sugar Toast:

Really, this series is born out of my own desire to improve the outside loveliness of my home. Sure, we’re renting our house, but that doesn’t mean it has to look like an overgrown pile of weeds, right? And seeing as that’s how things have become lately… I decided

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Favorite Outdoor Spaces

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I’ve been inspired by beautiful outdoor spaces lately. Perhaps its the warmer weather we’ve been having this week? Either way, these pictures make me want to go soak up the sun with a good book {or a long nap!} and an icy drink. Click on the pictures for the source or check out my Outdoor Spaces pinterest board!

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Tutorials Galore

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I am so excited to introduce a new “feature” of this site. This is something I’ve wanted for a long time and have even attempted different things, but things always ended up worse on the computer than in my head.

Drumroll, please….

I present to you an updated Tutorial Page! One where you can just

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Wall Art Inspiration

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I’ve been looking for new wall art inspiration and have found so many wonderful ideas via Pinterest!

Here are some of the gorgeous ones I’ve found recently. {Click on the picture for the source.}

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

So, which one is your favorite? I love

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What’s My Niche?

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Personal post alert. Don’t read if you find yourself allergic to such things. End of disclaimer.

Yesterday, I read a beautifully written post by Mary Beth from Annapolis & Company entitled, “On Finding Your Niche…”

It especially caught my attention because I’ve been wondering about this & talking with Jonathan about it for…oh…a while now.

You see,

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Closet Reveal

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Over a month ago, I showed you horrifically messy pictures of the closet in my living room. If you missed those glorious pictures and want to make yourself feel better by seeing my lack of organization, click here.

During the last month, I took everything out of the closet that didn’t belong. And then I started filling it up

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