Karin Peters's (karinpeters) Blog

Sometimes things are quite what they seem and that's definitely the cause with many surfaces in today's homes.  Here are some considerations when buying a home with faux finishes.From vinyl floors, to tile that looks like wood and even beadboard wallpaper, faux finishes are a great way get the lo...

Just as any home decor, furniture has popular colors and finishes from year to year.  Here is a recap of the most popular furniture trends for 2019.Chalk paint has been a big hit in the last 10 years as it provides consumers with a surface that is easily distressed.  Also, the matte finish of wax...

Time management is less about managing time and more about managing energy.  Here are some simple tips and tricks to help you use your mental and physical energy for what matters most.1.  Hour of Power - Start a morning routine for the things that HAVE to be done everyday.  These are the things t...

Home is more than just a place you lay your head at the end of the day but it's furnishing should remind you of what matters most in life.Your home decor has a significant effect on your mood and one might argue to your physical health as well.  Your home's decorations are not just a futile attem...

Picking the right landscaping plants is less about what has the showiest blooms and more about what gives you consistent greenery all year long.One of the greatest tips I've heard is to maximize your curb appeal by planting as many evergreens as possible.  But not just any evergreens will do.Spec...

Upon the dawn of the show Fixer Upper, you began to see windmill wall art and cotton stems in every home across America.  But is this just a fad or is it a new staple in American decor?What is it about farmhouse decor that is so inviting and well...contagious?  Perhaps one of my favorite aspects ...

If you are going to have a citrus tree in your yard, make it a lemon tree!  Unlike any other fruit, lemons have a variety of uses and benefits that go far beyond the scope of your kitchen.Lemons have multiple uses when it comes to cooking, whether you are using them to flavor chicken, adding a sl...

When it comes to furniture makeovers, you don't want any surprises.  But when using conventional products you are inevitably going to experience some unpredictable results.The more furniture pieces I refinish the more I realize that I like faux finishes more than the real thing.  One such example...

As a DIY blogger, I’ve seen my fair share of Pinterest fails.  For every project that goes well there is at least one other that was a major flop.  It helps to keep the big picture in mind when pinching pennies on DIY projects.  Sometimes the best intentions can end up costing you so much more in...

The term Inductive Bible Study may conjure images of pastors having a theological debate over a cup of copy but in reality Inductive Bible Study is simply a method of studying the Bible to get the most out of your study time.  What might sound complicated is actually a tool to help the Bible come...