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Making a custom lamp from clearance finds.

Clearance Lamp Customization – Craft Room Project #4

DIY & Crafts

If you’ve been to my blog before, you’re not going to be shocked that this post began with a Target clearance find. I think I’ve mentioned that my craft room makeover seeped over into the guest room portion of the room. Although guest room is probably an overstatement since it was pretty much just a bed. I needed a lamp…
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March Goal Planning

Loving Life

I can’t believe it is March already! A new month means it is time for new goals. It’s pretty scary putting goals in writing and sharing them with the world each month. Hard things usually mean growth though, so I know the accountability is worth it. Plus, the encouragement & support I get from you guys is amazing. Truly amazing….
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February Report Card

Loving Life

Well, February is over & I’m pretty sure it was the fastest month EVER. Did anyone else think that? I think all months should have 31 days. 🙂 If you missed the details of my February Goals, you can find the post here. 1. Drop Zone Reveal – Grade: Deferred  I could have made a reveal post with pretty pictures…
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Thursday S.T.Y.L.E. Week #9

DIY & Crafts

If you’re not a blogger, don’t be scared off! A link party is a great place to find tons of new blogs to follow. Keep reading, and after you ooh & ahh over our features, you’ll see rows of small images that link to other blogs. Each week there will be all new features & links to follow! Before we…
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Gorgeous Custom Cork Board - DIY

Cork Board Upgrade:Drab to Fab – Craft Room Project #3

DIY & Crafts

Have you been drooling over all the beautiful inspiration boards people have in their homes? I’ve moved on from drooling over theirs to drooling on mine! And it was EASY! And it was CHEAP! My “little” craft room organization project has taken on a life of its own. As the scope expanded, I dreamed of the big blank wall being…
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Irish St. Patrick's Day Centerpiece Upcycled fromTrash

Upcycled Vases Part 2: From Valentine to St. Patrick’s Day

DIY & Crafts

Normally, my St. Patrick’s Day decor consists entirely of one kitchen towel. This year I decided to kick it up a notch! I’m not quite ready to decorate for Easter, but putting up the Valentine stuff leaves some areas feeling empty. Well, it’s more like I’m predicting  it WILL feel empty when I finally put away the Valentine stuff 🙂…
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Placemats into Pillows without sewing

Placemat Repurposed into No Sew Pillow – Craft Room Project #2

DIY & Crafts

While I was supposed to be grocery shopping at Target, I found some fun clearance placemats that matched the colors of my new craft room. They were only $1.98, so I grabbed two without having an exact plan for using them. Worse case scenario I could always use them as….placemats! Please tell me you all get sucked into spending way…
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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.

Need to reach Melissa?
Email: Melissa @ PolishedHabitat.com

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