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The Start of a Long-Awaited DIY Kitchen Dream We bought our house almost 7 years ago and it was a new build so we got to choose everything but since it wasn’t custom, there were some limitations. Plus, over the years some things have changed for us but since the beginning I knew there were […]

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Disclaimer: This post is not medical advice. Always consult your doctor before starting any weight loss journey. I am a real mom going through my real mom weight loss journey after having 3 kids and not having the weight “just fall off”. It has taken a lot of hard work for me to achieve my […]

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Last year around this time, I was very pregnant but I didn’t want the magic of Halloween to pass my two boys by. So two weeks before halloween I bought a little projector and created some Halloween Magic! Supplies You’ll Need Instructions The instructions are simple and quick. You take your plastic sheeting and completely […]

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PRIME DAY DEALS on our STOREFRONT! (Keep scrolling for our top picks!) The absolute choke hold Amazon has on me is amazing. It’s just all too convenient, priced so well with great deals all the time so they will be keeping my business for a long time. Amazon Prime Day, if you didn’t know, is […]

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I’m either planning something for months or scrambling to get things together last minute. There’s no in between. Did I have my mom’s Bunco night on my calendar for a month? Yes, yes I did. Did I forget about it until the day of? Also, yes. Naturally my super simple summer fruit dip charcuterie board […]

Simple Summer Fruit Dip Charcuterie Board Idea
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It’s still fridged outside but as much as I don’t want to step a foot outside right now, I have lots to plan. Once the weather starts to get warm and everything starts to bloom, you’ll be so happy that your yard is exactly as you want it. Every year I kick myself as I […]

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Sometimes the best projects are the simplest ones. I had three days to give my boring spare bedroom an inviting atmosphere for some overnight guests, and I was starting from scratch! All I had to work with was a bed, some boring white walls, and an outdated headboard. I decided to create an earth tone […]

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Are you interested in container gardening? Are you wondering the best way to build a raised bed to create a little garden space for all your herb and vegetable needs? If you’re looking for something a little more personalized than the wood boxes you can buy in the store, this post is for you. I’m […]

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I created the ultimate holiday gift guide because my top love language is gift giving. So I get as much joy from giving gifts as I do from receiving them (sometimes even more)! I also know how difficult it is to come up with creative gift ideas that friends and family will actually like. I […]

ultimate holiday gift guide olivegrey avenue
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For months I have eyed this Restoration Hardware media console. The only problem was that it costs $4,995. YIKES! I like to splurge every now and then, but if I can make this, and make it cheaper then why not make it? I also get to customize it to my liking and style. Hang in […]

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Have I ever renovated a bathroom? Not really. We added a new vanity and did some pretty stuff to our half bathroom but never something of this scale. I am nervous! I have been thinking about this renovation for years but I’ve been really planning it for the past 4 months. Usually I am the […]

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The kitchen cabinets were needing more organization and a better solution. Everything would just get thrown in there and I could never keep it clean. I finally found the solution for this and it was cabinet drawers! I installed them inside the cabinet and they will not only give more space in the cabinet, but […]

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Floating shelves are just so seamlessly beautiful, I mean look at them. They make a good accent to fill a space as a decorative piece or even a useful storage area. Since they can cost an arm and a leg for custom ones, let’s create our own. DIY custom floating shelves coming at you. I […]

Ruth is the creative force behind Olivegrey Avenue, a DIY and home blog she runs with her husband, Steve. With a passion for transforming spaces and a knack for finding budget-friendly solutions, Ruth aims to inspire others to take control of their homes and make them uniquely theirs. Growing up with a fear of home ownership, she has since embraced the challenges and joys of DIY, learning by doing and sharing every step of the journey with her readers. Ruth's approachable and motivating style makes her a trusted voice for those looking to create beautiful, functional spaces without breaking the bank.




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