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The idea for a pin board was literally born in my head, and I talked it out with Adam. He thought a piece of foam board from the hardware store would work, and he was right! We wanted it to be dramatic and eye-catching, so we went with a 2″ thick sheet. (Step 1) We cut a 4’x8′ foamboard down to 32″x6′ with an adjustable razor knife. It was the perfect scale for our space. I loved the idea of it being sort of “larger than life” and not just another “something” on the wall.

Once we got started, the process was super easy and took less than an hour, start to finish! After the foam was cut, (I recommend doing it outside, foam gets messy!) I started to cover it with the duck canvas I chose as the fabric. Pinking shears work great to keep the raw edges from fraying. I used white canvas to give a monochromatic look with my walls, but you can choose any color you like.

There will likely be deep creases in your fabric, (Step 2) so I recommend steaming it first, before wrapping your foam. I didn’t do that and was stuck trying to gently steam the wrinkles out without melting the foamboard, it would’ve been easier to do it ahead. Also, don’t skip this step! Promise? You’ll be tempted to, thinking your fabric will pull tight enough, but you’ll still see the wrinkles and it will look less chic, and more diy, which we don’t want. Trust me.

(Step 3) Once the duck canvas is smooth, I wrapped the foam with it and secured it using my glue gun and hot glue on the back edge. The hot glue does compromise the foam and melts it a little, but still holds the fabric really well. You can add some regular thumb tacks along the back if you want to be sure the fabric is secure. (Step 4) Neatly fold the corners like a package and hot glue them down.

(Step 5) Mark off where you’ll put each decorative thumbtack on the edges using a light pencil mark. I placed mine 6″ apart which worked well with a 6-foot board. Gently insert tacks keeping them centered in the middle of the 2″ end.

(Step 6) Now comes the fun part! Dig out all those beautiful keepsakes and artwork pieces you’ve been holding onto and start pinning. I used simple wood tacks to keep them secure. The warmth this project has added to our kitchen is amazing! We plan to use it mostly to display current treasures, but I also have a few other ideas too!

• Christmas Cards from Friends
• Old Family Recipes
• Instant Family Photos
• Meaningful Scriptures
• Famous Quotes
• Gratitude at Thanksgiving
• “I Love You Because” Notes at Valentine’s Day
• Specialty Items for a Party of Celebration
• Memories of a Loved One

Whatever you decide to display on your pin board, I know it will be meaningful to you and yours. Building a home is so much more than decor. I hope you feel inspired to create this easy conversation piece in your own home. Shop the full post here and let me know in the comments if you have any questions. Be sure to share with me once yours is done! Thanks for stopping by, Jamie xo

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We originally thought about adding wallpaper, but really couldn’t find any that worked with our budget. After scrolling Pinterest looking for inspiration, I remembered a post by “Room for Tuesday” (a blogger) I had seen a few years ago. I knew it was the look I wanted! After revisiting the post, I was officially hooked on the color-block idea for our playroom loft. Because the room has a unique ceiling that creates a visual seam, I decided it would be a perfect space to recreate the look I loved so much!

I’ve done a bit of precision painting in the past, but I knew it would be a challenge to get this one right. I used Sherwin Williams “Alabaster” on top and “Amazing Gray” on the bottom. It ended up being the perfect blend of neutrals and gave the modern lines of color-blocking, a softer, more timeless look.

If you’re wanting to try your hand at precision painting, I shared all the details and tips for how to achieve a perfectly straight line in this Instagram Story Highlight. Prepping your space using quality materials is absolutely the key to getting perfect blocking.

Once the walls were painted and the built-ins were sprayed, it was time to start planning the style features. I knew I wanted to play off of the wood tone in the existing banister, but also wanted to keep things neutral. I chose this beautiful woven light fixture to replace the ceiling fan. I love the texture it brings to the space, plus it feels whimsical and fun. It’s very budget-friendly and would look great in a lot of different areas in a home.

Choosing the wall color and the light fixture satisfied the “impact” pieces for the playroom loft. These are elements I like to choose first in a space, elements that will make the biggest impact. After those selections are made, other accents fall into place.

When choosing how to style the walls in this particular space, I had a few ideas but didn’t want to take away from the color-blocking either, so I narrowed it down to two larger scale wall elements. I created a gallery wall on one end of the room and used acrylic shelving to add an art display to the other.

On a smaller wall in the room, I rehung a piece of playful art I’ve had since we first moved in 4 years ago. Before this house we had never had a playroom before, and I purchased this adorable sign when I was still dreaming of having a beautiful space to hang it in. In fact, I was inspired by the frame and colors in this piece when I chose the color palette for the rest of the room. It’s one of my favorites!

Let’s talk about acrylic. I love it… in moderation. When I was trying to think of a modern way to display the kid’s art, I came up with the idea to use nail polish shelves! That’s right, did they look familiar? Turns out, they’re the perfect depth to hold a canvas! I ordered these as a set and I’m so pleased with how they turned out. We worked hard to leave our mark on these canvases, so I’m happy with how beautifully they’re displayed.

In addition to the shelves, I also chose an acrylic chair to accent the built-in desk. I love how petite it is. The thing about acrylic is, it’s useful and functional without being visually weighted. I liked the idea of the space feeling open and airy, plus we added a beautiful new gold pull to the oversized desk drawer. Who would want to hide that with a chair?!

The organization in the space was obviously a huge detail to consider. I went with easy, affordable storage from Target. I love mixing wood tones with other natural elements like basket weave and woven cotton. Accenting with a metal is always a good idea, and small, gold accents were a perfect touch to this room.

Overall, this project took longer than expected because of item availability and weather, but it was worth the wait. Sometimes there are things out of your control when you’re working on a space, and that’s ok. Design takes time!

I hope you enjoyed the details of this room makeover and choose to stick around for the next one! Follow along on Instagram to see which project is next! Thanks for stopping by, Jamie xo

I knew I wanted to keep them very affordable, but I also wanted the photo quality to be excellent. No sense in having photos on the wall if they’re a blurry mess! As you know, sometimes when photos get enlarged too much, they end up looking computer-generated. I was really trying to avoid that problem, but also keep the cost down. I found that Office Depot’s photo prints were affordable and had great reviews, so that’s the route I took. I decided to take my own photos and have Office Depot print them.

Taking the photos:

I set my phone up on a tripod so that the lighting and angle would be the same for each photo. I used a white wall in my office as the background and had each of the kids stand on a piece of tape. They took turns getting into frame and acting silly! I took around 10 photos of each of them so I would have a few to choose from.

Once I decided on my favorite photos, I edited them using the Lightroom app on my phone. I used the preset “B&W Low Contrast” and didn’t have to do any cropping at all since I used a tripod, this is key.

Ordering Prints

On officedepot.com you can easily upload your photos and select the size. I had mine printed as 24” x 18” because it was a good fit for the wall I chose. I chose “55 lb. matte” paper. Prints with these specifics ended up being $19.99 each and shipped in about a week.

Framing the Photo Posters

Originally, I had ordered a pack of 6 poster frames from Amazon, but when they came in they were sooooo cheap and flimsy I returned them. I ended up happy with these frames from Target. The quality is good for the price, they’re plexiglass, lightweight and great for kids’ spaces.

Hanging the Photo Posters

Obviously, you’ll need to measure your space BEFORE printing and framing your posters, but there are a few tips I can offer for hanging. I like to leave 3-4 inches between art on all sides, with a 6 inch+ offset from the corner/edge of the wall on either side. These rules can be applied to hanging most galleries.

The frames were easy to work with. I made sure the plexiglass was free from dust after removing the protective film and was careful not to touch it at all. Because these particular frames hang from a single hook, I added rubber pads to the bottom corners of each frame. I’ve found this extra step keeps the frames from slipping out of square once they’re hanging on the wall. I’ve used this trick a lot throughout our home.

Overall, the project cost about $170 and I’m more than happy with that! A piece of wall art that is personal, impactful and affordable is what I was after. I hope you found value in the ideas and tips I shared in this post. If you create a photo poster gallery in your own home be sure to let me know. Follow me on Instagram @hello_bloomcreative for more!

Thanks for stopping by, Jamie G. xo

It’s a very small room, so were prepared to use a bit of creativity to pull it together and maximize its functionality. We are thrilled with the way it turned out. I’m sharing all the diy details, photos and links below. It is, without a doubt, everyone’s new favorite spot to hang out!

We started by changing the wall color. I wanted something dark and cozy. We went with an old favorite… “Iron Ore” by Sherwin Williams; and because it is such a small room, painting was quick and easy! We also did a bit of touching up on the moulding and caulked a few cracks to make the space look fresh and crisp!

Next, we hung the TVs, yes TVs with an “S”…. two TVs! It makes sense for us because the girls (3 and 6) often want to watch a movie while Clark (10) wants to play Xbox or watch something different. The type of TVs we chose have an aux jack for headphones, so usually one of the kids wears headphones to keep the noise from the other TV out. So far, it’s worked out great!

We dropped new wire in the wall from the attic and used recessed outlets to ensure the TVs would hang flush against the wall. The universal brackets we used from Target were easy to install and worked well with the TVs we bought.

Once those were hung, we added a fun neon-look LED light above the “gaming” TV. The kids thought this was so cool! To conceal the wire, we cut a small square in the Sheetrock behind the light itself, and dropped the cord down to the new outlet behind the TV below. We used a special outlet box that easily accommodates unusually shaped and various sized wires. To make things nice and tidy, I finished this gaming area off by hot gluing the neon light-switch to the back of the TV for convenience. I’m so pleased with how great this spot turned out!

As far as TV room furniture, we kept it super simple by choosing bean bags that convert to full size beds! They’re incredible! We ordered them from Amazon, and they’re made by a company named Cordaroy’s. During the week we keep them zipped up in bean bags because they’re perfectly compact for TV watching on school afternoons. On the weekends, we unzip and lay them out to create the perfect pallets! All three kids love having weekend slumber parties all piled in the new room together!

We kept an old coffee table in the space for playing games, puzzles and coloring. The warm wood tone of this table is beautiful and was what inspired the curtain color I chose… camel! Velvet camel-colored curtains!

I asked on Instagram for guesses on the curtain color, not one person guessed correctly! I’ve always been a sucker for “gun metal gray” and “cognac leather” together. The finished TV room gives me all the right vibes!

The very last thing to be installed on the last weekend in January, was the wall art! I’m so proud of how these turned out!!! They were insanely easy to do, relatively inexpensive and add a warm, family-friendly feeling to the new room. Of all the changes and improvements we made to this space, my favorite has to be these framed photos of the kids! I’ll share all the details to create this photo poster gallery in a future post if you’re wanting to get the same look in your home.

I’m sure you’ve guessed by now that this room will get plenty of use for years to come! Not only is it cozy and amazing, but it is the first room that’s completely made-over and “new” in our “12 rooms in 12 months” project challenge!

Cheers to a new fun space for us, and hopefully inspiration for you!

Thanks for stopping by, xo Jamie

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How to:

• Curl snakes randomly around grapevine wreath
• Wire snakes onto wreath in a few places with floral wire
• Spray paint wreath black
• Let dry and hang! Enjoy!

If you make your own, share and tag @bloomco.interiors on Instagram! Thanks for stopping by!

Along with my new favorite hobby of bath-soaking, came an appreciation for beautiful ways to make it more enjoyable and relaxing. Bath bombs are a great way to make your bath a luxurious spa-like experience. Once I started shopping for them, I ran into two problems… most bath bombs are FULL of artificial colors and fragrance… and two, they’re expensive!

So, you know what came next… I decided to make them myself! Once I read and researched a bit, I found that they’re not complicated and can be made very inexpensively!

Over the last couple of months, I’ve made a few batches, and am finally confident in sharing my recipe after lots of fails, and many tweaks here and there.

I hope you enjoy these as much as I do! Find all your supplies on Amazon! Links below.

Thanks for stopping by, Jamie xo

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Here are the steps I took:

1. Gather Materials:

2. Stack foam circles in the bowl and insert orchids and sticks.

3. Add rocks (for weight) and Spanish Moss.

4. Insert faux leaves/stems into foam.

5. Wire orchid stems to sticks for support.

6. Add Reindeer moss and slightly bend orchids to look natural.

Here’s a time-lapse video to see the process in action!

I hope you love your new arrangement! Share it with me on Instagram @bloomcreativeco!

Thanks for stopping by, Jamie xo

Materials:

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• 7 1/2 qty. 8 ft. Cedar Fence Pickets (Cedar is naturally rot-resistant)
• 1 qty. 2x4x8 stud (not pressure treated, NEVER use treated lumber in your garden)
• 1 5/8″ coated deck screws

Tools:

• Electric drill
• Drill bit to match screws (usually included when you buy a new box of screws)
• Tape Measure
• Pencil
• Miter saw
• Table saw/circular saw (for optional trim)

Cut list:

• 4 qty. 95” Cedar boards (I trimmed the “dog ear” off the top of each picket)
• 4 qty. 36” Cedar boards
• 1 Cedar picket cut to 95” and then ripped down the center using table saw (for optional top trim)
• 1 Cedar picket cut to 36” and then ripped down the center using table saw (for optional top trim)
• 1 qty. 2x4x8 cut into 6 qty. 11 3/4” pieces

Assembly:

We attached 3 each of the 11 3/4” pieces of stud to the 2 long (95”) pickets first. We made one side flush and used two screws to secure each stud piece at each of the three points (each end, and the middle). Use the first completed side as a guide for the others.

Next we attached the shorter (3’) sides. Making one side flush to match the longer sides of the bed.

Lastly, (optional) add trim around the top edge securing with screws on stud points around the bed. (*We plan to do this to our beds before we add dirt. Once we do, I’ll add finished photos!)

You’re done! Make as many as you need and enjoy your raised bed garden! We built three and it took us just over an hour!

If you use this plan be sure to send me a picture of your completed project or tag @bloomco.interiors so I can see your work!

The best part about a project like this is that it doesn’t have to be perfect to be perfectly useful! Happy building!

Thanks for stopping by, Jamie xo

Making a king cake from scratch shouldn’t intimidate you, it’s much easier than you may think! It’s basically a giant cinnamon roll dressed up for Mardi Gras!

Here’s my recipe, have fun with it, it won’t be perfect and may not look neat, but it’ll taste delicious, I promise!

Dough:

• 1 (8oz) container sour cream
• 3 TBSP sugar
• 2 TBSP unsalted butter
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 (¼ oz) envelope active dry yeast
• 1/4 C warm water (100° to 110°F)
• 1 large egg (lightly beaten)
• 3 to 3 1/2 C bread flour

Cinnamon/Sugar Filling:

• ⅓ cup unsalted butter (softened)
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 3 TBSP ground cinnamon

Glaze:

• 1 C powdered sugar
• 1 TBSP butter or cream cheese, softened
• 1 TBSP milk
• 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
• ¼ tsp vanilla extract
• Purple, green and gold sprinkles

1. For the dough, add the sour cream, butter, sugar, and salt in a medium saucepan over low heat, stirring often, until the butter is melted. Remove from the heat & cool down the mixture to 100° to 110°F
2. In a glass measuring cup or small bowl, stir together yeast and 1/4 cup warm water, and let stand for 5 minutes. The yeast should become foamy and be ‘activated’ after that time.
3. In the bowl of a stand mixer with a dough hook attachment, add the sour cream mixture, yeast mixture, eggs and 1 cup of flour. Give a quick stir with a spatula and then turn the mixer on medium speed. As the ingredients start to come together, reduce speed to low, and gradually add the remaining flour until a soft dough forms.
4. Once the dough forms, lower the speed setting and allow the dough to knead until smooth and elastic (this can take up to 10 minutes).
5. Place in a lightly greased bowl and cover with a linen cloth or plastic wrap. Let rise in a warm place (85° is ideal) for 1 hour or until the dough has doubled in size.
6. While dough is proofing, make the cinnamon/sugar filling. Mix the ingredients together in a small bowl.
7. After the dough is finished proofing, divide the dough in half.
8. Roll each portion into a long rectangle using a rolling pin. Spread 1/2 the cinnamon/sugar butter evenly on each rectangle.
9. Fold each dough rectangle in half long ways, and add the remaining cinnamon/sugar butter.
10. Roll the dough rectangles up long ways.
11. Place the dough rolls parallel to one another, pinch the tops together, and twist the dough rolls over each other to give a braided look. Bring the other ends around together to form a ring, ensuring to make a good seal at the seam.
12. Cover and let rise in a warm place again, 20 to 30 minutes or until doubled in size.
13. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
14. Bake for 25 to 35 minutes or until golden.
15. If the outside is golden, but the inside is still gooey, lightly cover with foil and bake in 5 minute intervals, checking carefully in between until cooked through.
16. After the cake is done baking, allow to cool most of the way.
17. Meanwhile, in a large bowl mix the glaze ingredients until smooth & creamy.
18. Pour glaze evenly over warm cake; sprinkle with colored sugars, and alternate colors.
19. Let cool completely & serve.

Check out the Instagram reel here:

Thanks for stopping by, Jamie xo