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My New Grey Color Scheme

04/18/2018 By Diane Henkler 63 Comments

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The new grey color scheme mentioned in the title of this post is not in my house, but on me!!!

Many of you have commented that you have seen my updated photo in my blog’s sidebar and on social media.  I am smiling big time because I am almost finished the transitioning process of going from coloring my hair to my natural grey – salt and pepper hair color.

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I can not tell you how liberating it feels and how happy I am about being, 99% done with the transition (still have a few areas of color left), but also being done with coloring my hair!!!

Some may not understand and think that having grey hair makes you look old, I am fine with that perspective as every one of us has different life experiences that form our opinions, but I feel better and younger now than I did 8 years ago when I started coloring my hair.  One of my favorite song lyrics rings true here: “Ya can’t please everyone, so ya got to please yourself.” – Ricky Nelson

If you are a long time reader then you may remember I did not color my hair in the early days of my blog. You can see it in this post: The Best Two DIY Projects I Ever Made

We all tend to go for certain colors and are more geared to warmer or cooler colors both in our interiors and the colors we wear.  I have always felt better around cool color tones and only like using warmer tones in the fall.

Cool colors just make me feel better, so imagine how I have felt the past 8 years when I looked in the mirror since I colored my hair a dark brown that always took on orange tones. I never felt quite right…. 

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The Reason I Love Outdoor Decor + $100 Giveaway

04/16/2018 By Diane Henkler

Affordable Outdoor Decor for porches, patios, decks and yards. This post is sponsored by the Trisha Yearwood Home Collection sold exclusively at Tractor Supply Co. All opinions are my own. My favorite time of year is here. The time of year where I can be … Continue Reading...

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Painting tips to use when painting a ceiling fan

Ceiling Fan Painting Tips and Tricks

04/12/2018 By Diane Henkler

Ceiling fan painting tips and tricks that will make the job easier. We have been busy making over the game room that I posted about starting last week, but we still have a lot more to do. One thing we were not sure of doing was if we were going to paint … Continue Reading...

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Magnolia Home Chalk Paint review

Magnolia Home Chalk Painted Nightstand

04/09/2018 By Diane Henkler

Do you remember the thrift store nightstand I found for a few dollars earlier this year?  I finally made it over. I wasn't sure what I wanted to do to it, but I knew I wanted it to be a little rustic since it was going to go in the guest room in my house that … Continue Reading...

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Paint Chip DIY Doorway or Window Curtain

04/08/2018 By Diane Henkler

Paint Chip DIY Doorway Curtain Made Using Paint Chips or Scrapbook Paper I made this paint chip curtain for a doorway over a year ago.  You may remember me posting a link to the post/project that I wrote for the Glidden paint blog. Sadly that blog is no … Continue Reading...

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No-Fat Granola Recipe

04/05/2018 By Diane Henkler

Life struggles are real... ... if I can, I always try to find solutions for them. Today I am sharing something a little different, something that I am dealing with that is a very common struggle known by many...  which is getting into shape, losing … Continue Reading...

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Room makeover ideas for a game room

Game Room That Has No Entry Door

04/03/2018 By Diane Henkler

It has been over 2 years now that I have been showing you how I am making the lake house that Ed and I moved into our own. I have shown you how I transformed my studioffice, kitchen, foyer, living room, bedrooms, baths and more on a budget and even my ideas on … Continue Reading...

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Easter basket decorating ideas

Not to Be Missed… Inspiration & Clever Ideas

03/29/2018 By Diane Henkler

It is almost April and officially spring!  Are you as happy as I am that the winter of 2018 is pretty much history.  I love this time of year when I see renewal all around me. It is giving me back my energy that this past winter took out of me.  I kinda … Continue Reading...

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Spring Coffee Table Styling Tray Hack

03/27/2018 By Diane Henkler

Spring decorating made easy and on a budget with this spring coffee table styling tray hack. I have more budget friendly DIY decor for you today.  Every season I like to change things up in my living room, nothing major just a few color tweaks in the way of … Continue Reading...

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How To Change the Color of a Wicker Basket

03/20/2018 By Diane Henkler

Want to change the color of a wicker basket?  It can be easily done with this transparent painting technique.  I like baskets of all shapes, sizes and styles. I use them in many ways around my house in both decor and hidden behind closed doors and in drawers … Continue Reading...

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easter egg dying idea using a red cabbage

A Little Bit of This & That

03/16/2018 By Diane Henkler

This week flew by for me, that happens when friends and family come to stay for a few days and you are out and about with them. I didn't get much work done, but did manage to buy wood for a headboard I am making for my bedroom. I hope to get that done next … Continue Reading...

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My “Must-Do” Fake Flower Decorating Tips

03/13/2018 By Diane Henkler

Learn my fake flower decorating tips and tricks behind creating realistic flower arrangements. This time of year when we are eager for the departure of winter, adding colorful fresh flowers around our homes is one way to welcome spring into our lives. Ed … Continue Reading...

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Traditional Porch by Kansas City Design-Build Firms ROTHERS Design:Build via Houzz

House Exterior Makeover Plan – Planning Stages

03/09/2018 By Diane Henkler

Sharing My House Exterior Makeover Plans that will be done on a small budget. Now that spring will be arriving for real in a few weeks, I have to get myself in gear and create a plan on how I want to tweak a few things on the front exterior of my house. … Continue Reading...

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Spring Kitchen Counter Decorating ideas

Spring Kitchen Decorating Ideas

03/07/2018 By Diane Henkler

 Simple Spring kitchen decorating ideas that I added to my white kitchen. Yesterday, I shared how I decorated my living room mantel for spring and how I shopped my house to find decorative items to use. Today I am sharing how I added a few old and new … Continue Reading...

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Spring Mantel Decor using repurposed items

Spring Mantel Decor Using Repurposed Items

03/06/2018 By Diane Henkler

How to decorate a fireplace mantel for spring using recyclables and repurposed items. Do you have a fireplace mantel in your home?  Do you decorate it seasonally? If not, do you have a sideboard or table top that you decorate for each season? If you … Continue Reading...

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How to turn a milk jug into a paint bucket

Insta-Tip: Free Painting Tool

03/04/2018 By Diane Henkler

How To Make A Free Painting Tool Out of a Milk Jug Today I have an Insta-Tip for you.  It is a quick and easy DIY tip. It is part of the weekend series where I share a simple project for which no tutorial is needed. I am hoping that the ideas in this … Continue Reading...

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How to gift wrap ugly spring flower pots

Week Notes: Inspiring Links

03/01/2018 By Diane Henkler

When my weekly calendar page turns to Friday, my mind goes directly to the weekend and this weekend I have lots of plans to enjoy it. It is my youngest 28th birthday, so we will be celebrating with her. Before I sign off though I wanted to share a few things I … Continue Reading...

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