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Teaching you all that I've learned about home decorating and home improvement projects! Easy and affordable options to create a beautiful home and life.
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Porch Daydreamer® | Tracey
Love the painted furniture from Ballard Designs® but not the price tag? Here are my hand picked paint colors that match the most popular furniture at Ballard Designs. Now you can DIY paint your furniture and save thousands!
Modern european kitchen design using Kravet wallpaper, Cabria Quartz with cabinets painted in Benjamin Moore, Beach Glass.
Best Neutral Paint Colors 2025: My Top 20 Picks

Paint Colors

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A NEW way to DIY white wood covers for wire shelves. You don't have to cut, nail, stain, paint, or glue anything. Renter friendly.
Simple and practical solutions to organize and store Christmas decorations. How-to pack and where to store each type, so it's easier to decorate next year. #christmasstorage #organizechristmasdecor #porchdaydreamer
This is what a garage looks like with a female touch! Inspired ideas to makeover a garage. Peel and stick tile, contact paper counters, pegboard organization, utility sink, shelving, track storage, and even task lighting! See the before and after garage makeover. #garageorganization #porchdaydreamer #garage #pegboard #utilitysink #tasklighting #garagestorage

Home Organization

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Difficulty: Medium Supplies • 6 ft garland • Command hooks and clips • Wide ribbon
How to use garland to create a wreath on a round mirror! #christmasdecor #christmasideas #christmaswreath #christmasdecorating #porchdaydreamer

Christmas Decorating

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Want to paint a mirror frame without making a mess? Learn how to spray paint your mirror frame a gorgeous gold using this easy, budget-friendly method—no sanding or clear coat required!
How to paint stained cabinets and furniture WITHOUT SANDING OR STRIPPING! #paintfurniture #paintcabinets #stainedwood
Yes! You Can Refinish Painted Cabinets (here's how)

Paint Makeovers

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Hang a wall sconce without putting holes in the wall and without wiring. Hang a wall light anywhere. Rental friendly. Remote control wall sconce. Magic light.
Once you learn how to create a hanging template, it makes hanging wall lights and wall sconces so much easier. • Easy option to figure out the right placement, before putting any holes in your walls. • Hang wall lighting in just a few minutes. • A no damage way to hang wall sconces. Full tutorial on my website porchdaydreamer.com. Copy and paste this into your browser to read: • https://porchdaydreamer.com/wall-sconce-placement-installation/
Check out the full tutorial and supplies on my site. It's really easy to cover cords and this option is paintable and won't damage walls. • Included are covers that will hide large and small cord plus cables. • You can use these to hide mounted TV cords too. Copy and paste the following link into your browser for the full tutorial: • https://porchdaydreamer.com/cover-cords-or-cables/

Easy DIY

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Teen girl's bedroom makeover painting over old pink walls to pale blue. How to arrange furniture in a small bedroom and maximize space. How to decorate a 13 year old room. Sherwin Williams Upward.
These magnetic lights attach to wire shelves, are motion activated, and are rechargeable and long lasting. Perfect formtge inside of a linen closet!
Tracey | Porch Daydreamer® | Paint + Home Hacks on Instagram: "COMMENT “TILE” I’ll send you my favorite peel and stick tiles 👏🏻 I WONT paint tile floors! Peel and Stick Tiles are a GREAT budget saver for when you can’t afford a remodel. They buy you time to save up the💰 Surprised? As the Queen of a Painting Everything, I usually say paint it! But not floors. Why? Shoes, stones, vacuum cleaners and so many opportunities for scratches to happen which causes a failure in the surface. You guessed

Before and After

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Create a Gallery Wall Like Designers Do!
Modern Coastal Look for LESS! Serena & Lily Dupes (90 ideas)
Difficulty: Easy Tools • Long Level Make sure the lamp shade is level in both directions. Easy! Visit porchdaydreamer.com for lots of decorating tips. Please follow for more 😀

Decorating Guide

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Navy blue pillow covers and outdoor pillows for outdoor living spaces, bedrooms, beach house, porch, patio, lake house decor. Washable.💙
25 easy and creative backyard updates. Ideas for every budget to turn your backyard into a fun, beautiful, outdoor entertainment oasis.
Where to buy affordable outdoor furniture that only looks expensive! Budget friendly dupes that look like West Elm, Pottery Barn or Serena & Lily, but fit your budget. #affordablefurniture #outdoorfurniture #outdoorideas #porchideas #patioideas #affordableoutdoorfurniture #porchdaydreamer

Outdoor Decor

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Looking for neutral fall decor ideas? Or for what is new in fall decor this year? From pillows to home decor accessories, there are autumn decorating ideas that will take you from September to Thanksgiving. #neutralfalldecor #falldecorideas #affordablefalldecor #newfallideas #porchdaydreamer
How to make grocery store flowers last for weeks. A simple trick so you can enjoy your floral arrangements longer. Make flowers live longer! #floralarrangement #flowerarrangement #porchdaydreamer
Do your hydrangeas wilt in a day? Here are my helpful hints to create a bouquet and make it last!

Gardening Guide

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Check out this photo from Tracey | Porch Daydreamer
https://porchdaydreamer.com/beautiful-christmas-tree-family-ornaments/ Copy the link into a browser for the full tutorial and all sources.
5 steps to a beautiful Christmas tree with family ornaments. Simple instructions anyone can follow for a well designed tree. #christmastree #familyornaments #christmasideas #porchdaydreamer

Seasonal Inspiration

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How-to celebrate Mother's Day at home! 5 easy and affordable ideas that can be purchased online or bought a a grocery store. Make mother's day special at home. #mothersdayathome #athomecelebrations #mothersdayideas #affordablegifts #homemadegifts #porchdaydreamer
How to mix and match 14 wardrobe essentials into more than 20 outfits from work to weekend. Create a budget friendly wardrobe that creates outfits for work, girls night and dinner dates. #capsulewardrobe #budgetcloset #outfitideas #dressover40 #streetstyle #classicoutfits #streetcasual #porchdaydreamer #workwardrobe #weekendwardrobe
How to mix and match 14 wardrobe essentials into more than 20 outfits from work to weekend. Create a budget friendly wardrobe that creates outfits for work, girls night and dinner dates. #capsulewardrobe #budgetcloset #outfitideas #dressover40 #streetstyle #classicoutfits #streetcasual #porchdaydreamer #workwardrobe #weekendwardrobe

Beauty and Lifestyle

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42 Christmas Gifts for Her: Thoughtful Ideas for the Women in Your Life
Read this before buying a natural fiber rug. Why a synthetic option may a better choice! The challenges of sisal, jute and sea grass rugs. | Porch Daydreamer
50 Adult Stocking Stuffer Ideas: Him and Hers

Gift / Buying Guide

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Marinara straight from the garden using vine ripe real tomatoes and fresh basil. Easy to make using simple fresh ingredients. Delicious authentic homemade Italian marinara. #freshtomatomarinara #marinarahomemade #marinarasaucefromscratch #saucefromtomatoes #marinarafromscratch #keto marinara
Decorating a dorm room on a budget is possible. For $200 or less you can have a beautifully decorated dorm room you can be proud of. 4 unique styles to choose from and to inspire dorm room decorating. Neat and Comfortable with blue global tapestry, storage cubes, and colorful rag rug. #dormroomdecor #dormroomideas #dormroomdecorating
Decorating a dorm room on a budget is possible. For $200 or less you can have a beautifully decorated dorm room you can be proud of. 4 unique styles to choose from and to inspire dorm room decorating. Homey and Comfortable with butterfly decals, faux wood storage stool, and flower bedding. #dormroomdecor #dormroomideas #dormroomdecorating

Life Moments

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European Travel Essentials You Need for a Better Trip. How to dress for a vacation in Europe over 40. #italy #zurich
Want to know the essentials you must have when traveling to Europe? A simple guide to the products that will make your trip safer and your travel more comfortable. Over 40 and traveling to Europe? Want to know what and how to pack for a week long trip with only a carry on? Here is a simple guide to what you need to pack for a safe and fun trip to Europe. #europetravel #zurich #milan #traveltips #packingtips
Want to know the essentials you must have when traveling to Europe? A simple guide to the products that will make your trip safer and your travel more comfortable. Over 40 and traveling to Europe? Want to know what and how to pack for a week long trip with only a carry on? Here is a simple guide to what you need to pack for a safe and fun trip to Europe. #europetravel #zurich #milan #traveltips #packingtips

Travel Guide

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