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    My Apartment Balcony Makeover

    by Daphne October 13, 2020
    written by Daphne

    It has been long overdue! Today, I’m finally revealing my apartment balcony makeover. Since the start of the stay-at-home-order that was issued back in March, the kids and I were spending so much time at home these days. In order for us to get out and breathe in some fresh air without going crazy inside our home; we had to utilize our balcony more, which meant needing chairs to sit. So I decided to update the space into something that was both functional, relaxing, and private. I promised to share what I did and where I purchase some of the items from.

    Better late than never, right!

    So, what started with an empty wood floor and a few bikes. Has turned into a beautiful private outdoor spa feeling balcony, where we my kids can play with their toys together. I can close the door and sip on a little wine in private without having my kids or neighbors bother me every second I am there. 

    Before the makeover took place, the kids and I rarely spent time out here! The balcony just felt dead and boring. It didn’t give us a reason to even enjoy it.

    That all changed when the order was issued to stay at home and I had to spend 2 weeks with my kids, asking questions on why we can’t go outside or be near people. Trust me…you would’ve done a makeover too!!

    So, my cousin Theresa and I did a little home shopping & $300 later I had my new and cozy balcony. 

    Since this is a rental apartment and I didn’t want to go crazy with the makeover like I am known to do. I decided I wanted the balcony to flow with my living room look, but changed the color; instead of a mixture of teal and brown. I decided I wanted navy, white, and brown. My cousin started laughing at me and said “Sis, you and your brown will not worry me!”

    I can’t help myself…I love brown!

    I knew wanted my balcony to have some privacy. My neighbors were just to nosy for me! So, I did a little research and asked my big brother about inexpensive privacy screens. The local hardware store had some, but the price was a little ridiculous for me. So, we find the ones I purchased on Amazon. 

    Before you purchase your privacy screen. First be sure to measure the size of your balcony or area, you will be using it. I am glad, I purchase two of the “ColourTree 3′ x 10′ Brown Fence Privancy Screen Windscreen Cover” at Amazon. Alot of the prices were between $50 to $200 and you know, I wasn’t doing that. This only cost me about $54 include zip ties I purchased at Amazon too.

    You want to take the screen and go in between the railings, then take some long zip ties and attach to the railing.  If you are using to screens like me, make sure that the screens are met in the middle evenly.

    The privacy screen fence turned out better than I thought. Even my neighbors said it was nice before they started giving me the stank eye…LOL!!

    Once I was done I sweep the floor again and placed my rug that I purchased from Aldi’s for $15

    So funny, Michael’s had this same exact rug for about $30. I was super happy, when my cousin so it at Aldi’s.

     

    I wanted a canopy like feeling and something I can try to keep the bugs away. So, I had a colleague of mine help me to build some plant posts and a bench that would be sturdy to hold a few people on. The materials I used were all from HomeDepot, Walmart, Michael’s, and Dollar Tree.  I made own words for my plant posts using my Cricut.

    I think overall this DIY turned about more beautiful than I could’ve imagine!

    Please check out my post: “How to Build Your Own Wooden Bench?”, coming soon.

    But for now here are some highlights of My Outdoor Spa…LOL!

     

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  • Life Style

    Let’s Get Away From It All to: Logan, Ohio

    by Daphne August 1, 2020
    by Daphne August 1, 2020

    After getting back from Paducah, Kentucky, I decided to wait one week before leaving out on…

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    Let’s Get Away From It All to: Paducah, Kentucky

    by Daphne July 17, 2020
    by Daphne July 17, 2020

    I must admit, I never thought about visiting Paducah, Kentucky! Until last year, my kids and…

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  • Life Style

    Go Tell It On The Mountain: Great Smoky Mountains in Gatlinburg, Tennessee

    by Daphne April 20, 2019
    by Daphne April 20, 2019

    There’s a reason Gatlinburg, Tennessee is the most-visited place. Between the Great Smoky Mountains National Park…

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  • Life Style

    The Value of Friendship

    by Daphne October 15, 2018
    by Daphne October 15, 2018

      As humans in this world, we are highly social beings. The desire to be around…

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  • Life Style

    The Pleasure of Doing Things Along

    by Daphne September 22, 2018
    by Daphne September 22, 2018

    I have always love being a solo-adventurer! I’m the woman you see alone at shopping stores.…

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    The Adventures of “Pokemon Go” with My Kids!!

    by Daphne November 25, 2017
    by Daphne November 25, 2017

    I didn’t know playing “Pokemon Go” with my children could be so fund and beneficial! For…

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  • Crafts

    Inspired Designs: Getting Ready for Winter!

    by Daphne November 14, 2017
    by Daphne November 14, 2017

    Good Evening Everyone, Today, before getting started with my next items. I wanted to show some…

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Hello, I'm Daphne aka Daph Daph! My goal is to just inspire those who have busy lives, such as myself…whether you are parent, crafter, or just plain work a 9 to 5 job to make ends meet. The goal is to make sure you leave feeling thankful and make the best out of the life you do have; by sharing my experiences, ideas, knowledge, and lots of motivation. From lifestyle, crafting, balancing busy everyday life, traveling, or even the thought of taking on your own project, I AM HERE FOR YOU!

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