Home Archives - The Love Nerds https://thelovenerds.com/category/lifestyle/home/ Crafts, Decor, Cooking, and Event Planning Thu, 02 Jan 2020 17:01:41 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Fun DIY Playroom Storage Containers https://thelovenerds.com/diy-playroom-storage/ Tue, 30 Oct 2018 18:31:48 +0000 https://thelovenerds.com/?p=12945 All parents know that the playroom can easily become a huge mess so I've created some colorful DIY Playroom Storage Containers! Create lids with easily identifiable toy labels in bright colors thanks to Plasti Dip. 

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Plasti Dip for IZEA Worldwide. All opinions are 100% mine. All parents know that the playroom can easily become a huge mess so I’ve created some colorful DIY Playroom Storage Containers! Create lids with easily identifiable toy labels in bright colors thanks to Plasti...

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]]> 12945 We Bought our First House! https://thelovenerds.com/buying-our-first-home/ Fri, 14 Sep 2018 21:36:57 +0000 https://thelovenerds.com/?p=12890 It's only taken me four months to write this post, but The Love Nerds bought a house! We honestly didn't know if this would ever happen and are so happy to be settling into our new home, even though it's required a lot of work, money, and time! 

It’s only taken my four months to write this post, but The Love Nerds bought a house! We honestly didn’t know if this would ever happen and are so happy to be settling into our new home, even though it’s required a lot of work, money, and time! So I’m sharing what it was like...

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]]> 12890 DIY Wall Letters https://thelovenerds.com/letter-wall-tutorial-office-project/ Sat, 17 Feb 2018 13:00:00 +0000 http://184.173.236.48/~mroush/2013/02/letter-wall-tutorial-office-project.html Sometimes you just want a letter wall decor as a statement piece without the added price for making them pretty or the struggle of finding wants to match your home decor, which is why I'm sharing these DIY wall letters! They make the perfect addition to your nursery, home office, classroom or playroom! 

 This letter wall decor makes a stunning statement piece without the expense of buying them or the struggle of finding ones to match your home decor! These DIY wall letters make the perfect addition to your nursery, home office, classroom or playroom!   Make custom large letters for your Wall with Simple Tools and Easy DIY...

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]]> 25 Easy Holiday Table Decor with Custom Disposable Party Plates https://thelovenerds.com/easy-holiday-table-decorations/ Thu, 14 Dec 2017 13:00:49 +0000 https://thelovenerds.com/?p=12045 'Tis the Season for holiday entertaining!! Tips for easy holiday table decor, including a DIY for custom party plates and dinnerware that can be used for Christmas, New Years, and any fun celebration. | The Love Nerds #partydecor #holidaytablescape #christmasdecorations

‘Tis the Season for holiday entertaining!! I’m sharing simple tips for creating easy holiday table decorations, including a DIY for customizable dinnerware.  The busy holiday season is in full swing, which also means our holiday hosting is in full swing. Within a three week span, we will be hosting my sister, my in-laws, our best...

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]]> 12045 Refreshing the Master Bedroom on a Budget https://thelovenerds.com/refreshing-the-master-bedroom-on-a-budget/ Tue, 30 May 2017 12:00:59 +0000 https://thelovenerds.com/?p=10537 Refreshing the Master Bedroom on a Budget - Part of my anniversary gift was a bedroom spruce with the help of Sam's Club, plus a good spring cleaning! | The Love Nerds AD

Bryan and I are celebrating 5 years of marriage this week. Thursday to be exact! I know it’s not a BIG milestone but it definitely feels like one for us when we look back at everything those 5 years have included: 4 homes (we moved a lot!), 1 major career change, 2 new businesses built, 1...

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]]> 10537 Superhero Nursery Inspiration https://thelovenerds.com/superhero-nursery-inspiration/ Tue, 09 Aug 2016 17:43:31 +0000 https://thelovenerds.com/?p=8486

When deciding how to decorate the nursery for Liam, there was one thing that was clear; it would be nerdy! We were debating between Star Wars, Harry Potter and superheroes. It was a tough choice that inevitably leaned toward superheroes because it felt like it covered both of us equally where Star Wars is a...

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]]> 8486 Moving Tips to Help Unpacking Go Quickly https://thelovenerds.com/moving-tips-help-unpacking-go-quickly/ Tue, 28 Jun 2016 18:16:54 +0000 https://thelovenerds.com/?p=8382 Moving Tips to Help Unpacking Go Quickly - Getting Settled into your new home can be easier with simple moving organization tips and easy clean hacks!! | The Love Nerds #ad #CleanHomeSavings

  Easily get settled into your new home with these moving tips focused on helping the unpacking process go quickly! Bryan and I just completed our 5th move in 4 years. We are officially no longer living in the city of Chicago and are back in the suburbs, a fact that Bryan might be struggling with a...

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]]> 8382 Tips to Help You Prepare for Holiday Guests https://thelovenerds.com/tips-to-help-you-prepare-for-holiday-guests/ Mon, 30 Nov 2015 16:43:18 +0000 https://thelovenerds.com/?p=7537 Prepare for Holiday Guests - Enjoy festive time with your guests by preparing early and spreading some holiday cheer! | The Love Nerds #ad #AtHomeforChristmas #AtHomeFinds

If you are expecting holiday guests, whether over Christmas or New Years itself or ahead of time, you know it can be both stressful and fun! Prepping ahead of time will make a huge difference in allowing you to enjoy the time with guests and be both merry and bright. I’m sharing some of my...

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]]> 7537 I’m Dreaming of Mixed Metallic Christmas Decor https://thelovenerds.com/mixed-metallic-christmas-decor/ Mon, 16 Nov 2015 18:28:19 +0000 https://thelovenerds.com/?p=7435 Mixed Metallic Christmas Decor - Create a gorgeous winter wonderland with a blend of silver, soft gold and white! | The Love Nerds #ad #AtHomeforChristmas #AtHomeFinds

  Create a Winter Wonderland with a gorgeous blend of silver, soft gold, and white! Hi, Nerds!! We are nearing 3 months to the big 3-0. Unlike my husband, this doesn’t scare me or make me feel old. It does make me a little reflective though, but, as a trained teacher, reflection is second nature....

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]]> 7435 Home Wall Art in 3D Flower Shadowbox https://thelovenerds.com/home-wall-art-in-3d-flower-shadowbox/ Wed, 02 Sep 2015 13:00:28 +0000 https://thelovenerds.com/?p=6672 Home Wall Art - Gorgeous 3D Flower Shadowbox wall art made with paper flowers! | The Love Nerds

Love paper crafts?  This Home Wall Art in 3D Flower Shadowbox makes a perfect housewarming gift, wedding gift, or just a statement piece to add to your decor. Hi everyone- It’s Valerie from Occasionally Crafty.  I’m thrilled to share this project with you today.  I belong to a lot of groups on Facebook.  One of...

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]]> 6672 Make Lemonade Summer Sign https://thelovenerds.com/make-lemonade-summer-sign/ Sun, 21 Jun 2015 13:00:20 +0000 https://thelovenerds.com/?p=6216 Fun Summer Sign - When Life Gives You Lemons, Make Lemonade!! Its a perfect Silhouette Project! | The Love Nerds Contributor

Hi- I’m Valerie from Occasionally Crafty, and I’m thrilled to be a new contributor here at The Love Nerds!  Today I made a cute summer sign featuring my favorite–lemonade– and I’m sharing it with you! I love these three-dimensional wood plaques you see at stores everywhere with cute designs on them.  I’ve asked around a...

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]]> 6216 DIY Comic Book Letters https://thelovenerds.com/diy-comic-book-letters/ Sat, 02 May 2015 18:35:20 +0000 https://thelovenerds.com/?p=5870 Who loves superheroes? If yes, you'll love these DIY Comic Book Letters! Perfect in a kid's room or play room as wall art or shelf decor! {The Love Nerds}

Today we’re sharing DIY Comic Book Letters for the last day of Avengers Week! Hi, Nerds! If you didn’t know, today is Free Comic Book Day, so how could I not post a comic craft today for Avengers Week? It’s been such a fun and nerdy week – Incredible Hulk Smoothie, Captain America Cookies, Avengers...

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]]> 5870 10 Inspiring DIY Projects https://thelovenerds.com/10-inspiring-diy-projects/ Mon, 21 Apr 2014 20:36:17 +0000 https://thelovenerds.com/?p=2883 10 Inspiring DIY Projects from furniture remodels to inexpensive art and a spring wreath {The Love Nerds} #crafts #chalkboardprojects

Sometimes, creativity just dries right up. You can sit around and brainstorm, but nothing clicks. Moments like these make me feel very lucky to have such creative and inspiring bloggy friends. Why not share these 10 Inspiring DIY Projects with all of you, too?! After looking at this list, I am definitely wanting to buy...

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]]> 2883 Fabric Ball Spring Wreath https://thelovenerds.com/fabric-ball-spring-wreath/ Thu, 20 Mar 2014 12:30:38 +0000 https://thelovenerds.com/?p=2542 Fabric Ball Wreath - I am so excited about my spring wreath in aqua, lemongrass green, and gray patterns! It looks fabulous in our house and would look super cute in a nursery! {The Love Nerds} #crafts #springwreath

I am over winter and ready for color! I had seen a fabric ball wreath a long time ago on Pinterest, but I remember having a hard time finding the original link. It was always in the back of my mind as something I wanted to try, so why not now?! As I wondered around...

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]]> 2542 5 Things to Help Make an Apartment a Home https://thelovenerds.com/make-an-apartment-a-home/ Thu, 27 Jun 2013 19:27:21 +0000 https://thelovenerds.com/?p=677 5 ways to help make an apartment a home @ thelovenerds

As I have mentioned before, my husband and I have moved five times in the past year and he had three apartments before that. I will admit something to all of you – I am home envy! I am constantly jealous of friends and family buying new houses. I desperately want to paint walls. I...

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]]> 677 How to Decorate Wine Glasses with Hand Painted Confetti Dots https://thelovenerds.com/hand-dotted-wine-glasses/ Tue, 25 Jun 2013 16:48:02 +0000 https://thelovenerds.com/?p=668 Hand painted stemless wine glasses with red dots using enamel paint and baking in the oven; perfect as a birthday or wedding gift @ thelovenerds

Back in March, I shared this tutorial on some glass bowls that I hand painted with multi-color dots. These bowls now sit on a red table from Target which makes me love them even more; I am very glad that I decided to use red in the original color scheme. I used the same process...

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]]> 668 DIY Firework Vases https://thelovenerds.com/firework-vases/ Fri, 14 Jun 2013 20:26:53 +0000 https://thelovenerds.com/?p=639 Easy DIY Vinyl Firework Vases - A festive yet temporary 4th of July Craft. Decorate utensil bins, vases, glasses, and more. |The Love Nerds

Easy and temporary DIY Vinyl Firework Vases – a festive 4th of July craft! I decided that it was finally time to do some summer decorating this week. I am a little embarrassed to admit that the picture frame in our entry way still has a spring print in it. My first summer decor project?...

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]]> 639 DIY Wedding Vow Art https://thelovenerds.com/wedding-vow-art/ Thu, 06 Jun 2013 17:08:19 +0000 https://thelovenerds.com/?p=601 Wedding Vow Word Art on Wood Board

When we got married, it was really important to the both of us to say our own vows. We were so lucky that Bryan’s cousin was officiating because we have known people in the past struggle to deviate at all from traditional church ceremonies. Bryan’s cousin though was willing to have us to both the...

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]]> 601 How to decorate a Wooden Letter with Washi Tape https://thelovenerds.com/washi-wooden-letter/ Mon, 06 May 2013 16:37:07 +0000 https://thelovenerds.com/?p=531 Use washi tape to decorate a plain wood letter @ thelovenerds

I love letters and word art – this isn’t new on the blog. My first big project on the blog was my letter wall! Somewhere along the way, I had bought this extra “R” and hadn’t quite done anything with yet. So when I got my new blue Target table that I love, I decided...

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]]> 531 How to Make your own Canvas Prints with Mod Podge https://thelovenerds.com/canvas-prints-with-mod-podge/ Fri, 26 Apr 2013 14:40:20 +0000 https://thelovenerds.com/?p=495 Canvas Prints using Mod Podge from thelovenerds

I feel like a broken record lately, but I have been in the process of covering some of the white in our apartment. I came up with this idea because it would cover a large space but also because it would allow me to showcase some of our nerdy interests in what I consider a...

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]]> 495 Great Upcycle Project {Pinspiration} https://thelovenerds.com/upcycle-pinspiration/ Tue, 23 Apr 2013 13:11:06 +0000 https://thelovenerds.com/?p=462 Yesterday was Earth Day, so I thought this would be the perfect timing to share some Upcycle Pinspiration. Upcycle projects have seemed to take on more popularity lately, which I think is awesome. My family has laughed at me many time in the past year because my new moto has become: “let’s just spray paint...

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]]> 462 3D Flower Art Using Paper Hearts https://thelovenerds.com/3d-flower-art-using-paper-hearts/ Tue, 02 Apr 2013 08:00:19 +0000 https://thelovenerds.com/?p=188 paper flower art

In creating items for my hallway gallery, I looked for ideas that were manageable  fairly expensive, and unique. I found inspiration from Mondo Cherry and made this piece of art work below! The petals are made from little paper hearts. I used an extra large punch and a medium punch (the only sizes I currently own)....

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]]> 188 DIY Gift Wrapping Station – Apartment Style https://thelovenerds.com/gift-wrapping-station-apartment-style/ Wed, 27 Mar 2013 08:00:28 +0000 https://thelovenerds.com/?p=144

When we moved into our current apartment in October, all our gift wrapping supplies ended up buried in the back of some closet. Some of it got destroyed shoved in that little closet. A couple of times I refused to dig the supplies out because it was a pain, which meant I spent more money...

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]]> 144 Designing a Gallery Wall {Pinspiration} https://thelovenerds.com/gallery-wall-pinspiration/ Mon, 25 Mar 2013 15:57:00 +0000 http://184.173.236.48/~mroush/2013/03/gallery-wall-pinspiration.html A fantastic gallery wall is a great statement piece for your home decor AND helps fill up an empty wall. In case you need helping designing a gallery wall though, here is some inspiration! | The Love Nerds

In case you need help designing a gallery wall! As I have mentioned before, I am slowly working on filling up the many white walls in our apartment. I start almost every project with looking online and on Pinterest more specifically for inspiration. In case you are looking for help designing a gallery wall, I...

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]]> 4 How to Hand Paint Glass Bowls with Confetti Dots https://thelovenerds.com/hand-dotted-glass-bowls/ Tue, 19 Mar 2013 22:21:00 +0000 http://184.173.236.48/~mroush/2013/03/hand-dotted-glass-bowls.html hand painted glass bowls with polka dots using enamel paints. Perfect upcycling project @ thelovenerds

I had pinned this picture onto my Crafts and DIY Projects board a long time ago. I decided I would give it a try, only to find out that the pin didn’t go anywhere. Not wanting to give up on the idea, I decided to just give it a try. I chose 5 different enamel...

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]]> 7 How to make Polaroid Picture Coasters https://thelovenerds.com/polaroid-coasters/ Tue, 12 Mar 2013 16:36:00 +0000 http://184.173.236.48/~mroush/2013/03/polaroid-coasters.html

Yesterday, I shared how to use scrapbook paper and cheap bathroom/kitchen tiles to make your own personalized coasters – with a little Mod Podge of course. Today, you can make them even more personal by using photographs. I made some for my mom as a gift that took up the whole tile like the scrapbook...

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]]> 11 How to Make Coasters with Scrapbook Paper and Mod Podge https://thelovenerds.com/making-personal-coasters-with-scrapbook-paper-and-mod-podge/ Mon, 11 Mar 2013 19:59:00 +0000 http://184.173.236.48/~mroush/2013/03/making-personal-coasters-with-scrapbook-paper-and-mod-podge.html

I always think it is crazy how expensive coasters can be, so I decided to design my own. I have done a couple variations so far, and I am going to share both with you this week. Both of these variations use the same base material – plain white tiles such as those you would find...

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]]> 12 How to make State Art in a floating frame https://thelovenerds.com/state-art/ Wed, 06 Mar 2013 21:00:00 +0000 http://184.173.236.48/~mroush/2013/03/state-art.html framed state art

I am slowly creating pieces for a gallery wall in our downstairs hallway – all part of trying to bring in some color and cover some of our white walls. I had seen this state art on Pinterest and decided that it would be a fun piece to include in the hallway. For this piece, I...

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]]> 14 How to Save Space by using a DVD Binder Organization System https://thelovenerds.com/dvd-binder-organization/ Thu, 21 Feb 2013 20:41:00 +0000 http://184.173.236.48/~mroush/2013/02/dvd-binder-organization.html DVD binder organization with scrapbook paper and dry erase marker clips to decorate @ the love nerds

Bryanand I own a lot of DVDs. We have a couple of large IKEA shelves in our living room, and our DVDs took over five entire shelves plus another small shelving unit for our TV series. I wanted to clear a couple shelves in my office full of books, and I wanted to condense the...

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