Hello and welcome! If I had to pick my favorite spot on our property it would be the english ivy patch that grows in the backyard and it's the most beautiful right as sunset falls behind it. My name is Chelsie, the creator behind all that you are about to discover here at Golden Ivy Home. By trade I own a photography studio and a boutique in Findlay, OH, this blog is going to join both of those worlds and beyond. I love to photograph, DIY, cook, VIEW MORE
Traveling Book Swap
FREE limited time only, gift at the bottom of this post! I love to read and lately I've been doing a lot more of it but we don't have a huge house and I don't like things to pile up, lay around or be shoved into drawers/cupboards. As much as I'd love to keep all the books it just doesn't make VIEW MORE
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Christmas Centerpiece
I have been using the same Christmas centerpiece for the past few years and I love it!! The base of the centerpiece is an old barnwood riser. The trees are sitting on top and then I wrapped some garland around and through it and finished it off by sticking in a few berry picks. The lights I reused VIEW MORE
Painting Exterior Brick
We are doing a facelift to the exterior of our ranch home and my first project to tackle was the outdated looking brick that covered the front bottom half of our house. I new I wanted a grey wash vs. painting it solid so the first thing I decided on was the brand of paint. I choose only the best and VIEW MORE
DIY Cement Vase
After the holidays everyone is looking for quick day projects to hurry the winter along, this DIY cement vase tutorial is just the thing. Head to your local Goodwill or Salvation Army and rummage though the glass vases and jars to find size and shapes you like. Other supplies that you will VIEW MORE
Summer Tablescape
My favorite part of the season switch is when I change up our dinning room tablescape. This year I went with black and white with green accents. Unfortunately, most of these items where purchased last year and are now discontinued but I will search for similar items to link. I love how the VIEW MORE
DIY Wooden Cake Stand
This easy DIY can double as decor as well as a great wooden cake stand. I also found a glass cloche at Goodwill that fits perfect on it! DIY Wood Cake Stand 1 Short Furniture Leg1 Round Wood Plaques - 4"1 Round Wood Plaques - 5"12in Round Wood Panel2.5in ScrewWood VIEW MORE
Giving new life to a rough buffet.
I had originally bought this old beat up buffet to refinish and put in my store, it has since made it's way to my kitchen. I'm not one to go bold on furniture but this piece fit perfect!! BeforeBeforeBefore I first started by cleaning the buffet with Dirtex cleaner followed by soap and water. VIEW MORE
