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I'm Alicia

Thank you for being here! I'm Alicia, the voice behind this place. I realized years ago that I'm not a renovator, but I love to make my house fit my style....without all the moving of walls etc. I'm here for the easy fixes and home decor additions that can easily make any house a home...yours included! Join me as I share some easy DIYs, decorating ideas, and shopping tips! Contact: Alicia @ thriftyandchicmotif@gmail.com

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Upcycled Christmas Wrapping Ideas Using Painted Boxes and Ribbon

Sometimes it's just so easy to grab some gift wrap from the store, and wrap a gift in under a minute flat. I get that, and I do that. But there's also something magical and fun about making your own special wrapping for Christmas gifts. Making our own gift wrap is something we do every year around our house. It's a great activity for k…

Sometimes it's just so easy to grab some gift wrap from the store, and wrap a gift in under a minute flat. I get that, and I do that. But there's also something magical and fun about making y…

happy DIYing! Alicia