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The Moody Mortal

Moody home inspiration, living authentically, & embracing your weird

Antiqued Gold Frame Made Easy

Old frames are hard to pass up. Odds are, I will never turn down a pile of vintage wood frames. It's one of those things that you can always use for something. Though sometimes (often, really) they are pretty beat up/bent out of shape and they don't necessarily fit the look I'm trying to achieve. The same goes for new frames! I'll check out the clearance frame section for cheap ornate pieces but they are usually in a color or material that isn't really my style. What's a ... VIEW POST

Adding Bead Board Accent Walls`

One of the things that I've been trying to do in our home is to add vintage touches that make our home feel less like a new build and more like a 150 year old beauty. We lived in a home built in 1890 for several years that I absolutely loved - so I'm using her as a bit of inspiration. There was a small space off the side of the house that was used as a three season porch that had floor to ceiling bead board walls. So, we decided to take the old school vibe of that space and reinvent it for our ... VIEW POST

Vintage Loveseat Deconstruct Project

There's nothing like a great furniture find (the older and cheaper the better)! Now, I've attempted a couple reupholstery/furniture refresh projects that have been absolute fails. After a chalk-paint-gone-bad and a traditional-upholstery-gone-awry, I was put out and frustrated. I didn't want to spend hundreds of dollars getting a professional to fix my Marketplace bargain finds -- what's the point in that? I came across an antique sofa deconstruct from my friend Mercedes over at ... VIEW POST

No Sew Curtain DIY

There are a few things that I change like underwear. One of them -- other than underwear -- is curtains. At least, I would *like* to change them often. The problem is that curtains can be spendy -- to say the least. Not to mention the time it takes to browse to find the right set that won't break the bank. But, it's amazing how a new set of curtains can change a space in no time with minimal effort. So, I was thrilled when a dear Instagram friend shared her curtain hack with me and I hope that ... VIEW POST

How To Make A Floating Ghost

I have a lot of fun decorating for the holidays. Halloween and Christmas are my favorites. All of my kiddos enjoy "helping," too. Monster number one is always thinking of more ways to heighten the spooky factor and is never satisfied! Honestly, he wants to turn this place into a replica of The Haunted Mansion and I'm totally here for it! While I'm always on the lookout for fun additions to our seasonal cache, it's a huge win if I can create pieces from items that I have lying around the house. ... VIEW POST