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Carbon Fiber Vinyl Makes a Cool Gift for Dad

DIY Father’s Day Gift – Carbon Fiber Vinyl Sign

DIY & Crafts

A couple months ago, I noticed that Expressions Vinyl carried a carbon fiber vinyl. I immediately knew I wanted to make something with it for Father’s Day. My dad is a serious car guy – there is no golfing or football watching in his life. Only cars. The garage is his man cave! I decided making a custom sign for…
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June Goals & Happy Birthday-versary To Me!

Loving Life

It’s so fun to share my monthly goals & any announcements with you each month! I love all the DIY decor & organizing posts, but it’s great to have a set time each month to be even more transparent. On the announcement front, I am now an Ambassador for Expressions Vinyl! You may have noticed that I used to make…
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Collection of 15 awesome DIY nautical projects

DIY Nautical Decor Roundup

DIY & Crafts

If you’re a normal reader, you’ve probably noticed my anchor obsession.  I am looking to expand my nautical wings, so thought I’d share some of my favorite nautical decor projects with you! Here we go! Don’t forget to click through to the original source before pinning. 🙂 Beach Pillow Cover by reFresh reStyle Nautical Blocks by Dolen Diaries Nautical Rope…
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Quick & Simple Flower & Rope Frame Tutorial

Rope & Flower Frame Tutorial

DIY & Crafts

After I finished my hardware store anchor, I had tons of rope left. I love leftover materials! I also had a plain frame on hand that came in my swag bag from the SNAP conference I attended. I realized it would be really easy to put them together to make an adorable frame. All I needed was my frame, rope,…
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Organize Your Blog: Free After-Publishing Tracker

DIY & Crafts

One of my biggest struggles when I started blogging was trying to keep track of how I publicized my posts after they were live. I didn’t have a good system, so I know I missed opportunities. A few months ago I made a checklist in Google Docs that has been a lifesaver! Now I can keep track of which parties…
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These 5 minute luggage tags would make great gifts!

DIY Luggage Tags – Easy 5 Minute Gift Idea!

DIY & Crafts

It’s Craft Lightning challenge time again! Last month, we were tasked with creating a great teacher appreciation gift in under 15 minutes. This month, the topic was open. Any craft that could be completed in under 15 minutes was fair game. I’ve been traveling more than usual lately, so I came up with some really easy & cute luggage tags….
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Make your own paper flowers in minutes!

Make Your Own Paper Flowers (Dolen Diaries Guest Post)

DIY & Crafts

It’s guest post day again! Today, I want to introduce you to Shelly from Dolen Diaries. Several months ago, I was checking out Shelly’s blog and realized we have some random things in common – like total crushes on Jared Leto circa My So Called Life. Last month, I got to meet her in real life at the SNAP Conference…
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Welcome!

In 2013, Melissa started Polished Habitat to share her skill of mixing decor & organization to add style & function to everyday life at home.

Her work has been featured in print in Better Homes & Gardens and Room to Create Magazine, and online by HGTV, House Beautiful, Buzzfeed, & more.

In 2018 &  2019, Melissa was named as a Style Maker by Better Homes & Gardens. In 2019, she was also short-listed by the Amara Blog Awards for Interior Styling, International Division.

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Email: Melissa @ PolishedHabitat.com

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