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    French Country Bedroom Makeover: Episode 7 – Adding rub on transfers

    June 29, 2022 /
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    French Country Bedroom: Episode 6 – Dresser makeover

    June 28, 2022 /
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    February 1, 2022
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    June 29, 2022
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    French Country Bedroom Makeover: Episode 5 – Cozy Wrought Iron Bed

    June 26, 2022 /
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    January 29, 2022
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    French Country Bedroom Makeover Series: Episode 4 – Gorgeous gilding wax on hardware

    June 6, 2022 /
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  • DIY Painting Projects,  DIY Projects,  Home Renovations & Makeovers

    French Country Bedroom Makeover Series: Episode 3 – Charming decoupage inside the drawers

    June 3, 2022 /
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    January 29, 2022
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  • DIY Painting Projects,  DIY Projects,  Home Renovations & Makeovers

    French Country Bedroom Makeover Series: Episode 2 – Delicate Decoupage Drawer sides

    June 1, 2022 /
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    February 1, 2022
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    May 17, 2022
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    March 24, 2022
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    French Country Bedroom Makeover Series: Episode 1 – Brightening Nightstand Experiment

    May 18, 2022 /
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    20 Easy St. Patrick’s Day Decorating Ideas

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    May 17, 2022
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    March 14, 2022
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    How to Brighten your Bedroom French Country Makeover

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    January 29, 2022

January Ember

froggy my son our mascot
Froggy – our mascot! He is always adorable and up to some mischief!
Fueled by Passion & Coffee

Hey, I’m January (my Right-Brain alter ego) aka Cinderella

BOSS: I love to learn, create, and experiment!  I have multiple advanced degrees & certifications dealing with my Left-Brain Business I run as a CPA/Financial Advisor/Forensic Accountant. Those skills have helped me in developing and launching this website and blog.

MOM: Becoming a Mom opened up a whole new world of learning opportunities!  Health & Fitness, Self-Care & Wellness, Bento-Box Creations, Specialty Cakes, Fort Building, Princess & Playroom designs, DIY projects with kids. 

DIY: I love a challenge. I love to decorate and re-decorate! I hated to wait for someone else do something for me, so I started to do it myself. Now I fear I have a DIY project obsession. LOL

BLOG: And now…a blogger too! So I can share my obsessions!

Welcome to my BOSS MOM DIY BLOG

Creating and Designing Magical Moments & Spaces

Improving myself, my home, my relationships, my business, all one day at a time!

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Nightstand makeover project Stage 1 — from dark Nightstand makeover project Stage 1 — from dark walnut to creamy French country cashmere! Follow for more and to see the entire bedroom set once it’s done! It is quite the project! #diyfurniture #nightstand #chalkpaint #anniesloan #paintedfurniture ##farmhousestyle #cottagestyle #frenchcountry #farmhousechic #modernfarmhouse #frenchcountrydecor #diyhomedecor #chalkpaintfurniture #paintedfurniture #diyhomeimprovement #cottagedecor #antiques #countrystyle #fixerupperstyle #diyhome #antiquefurniture #neutraldecor #fixerupper #countryhome #renovation #rusticdecor #farmhousedecor #remodeling #bedroommakeover #homerenovation
Nightstand makeover project Stage 1 — from dark Nightstand makeover project Stage 1 — from dark walnut to creamy French country cashmere! Follow for more and to see the entire bedroom set once it’s done! It is quite the project! #diyfurniture #nightstand #chalkpaint #anniesloan #paintedfurniture ##farmhousestyle #cottagestyle #frenchcountry #farmhousechic #modernfarmhouse #frenchcountrydecor #diyhomedecor #chalkpaintfurniture #paintedfurniture #diyhomeimprovement #cottagedecor #antiques #countrystyle #fixerupperstyle #diyhome #antiquefurniture #neutraldecor #fixerupper #countryhome #renovation #rusticdecor #farmhousedecor #remodeling #bedroommakeover #homerenovation
𝓔𝓪𝓼𝔂 𝓔𝓪𝓼𝓽𝓮𝓻 𝓑𝓻 𝓔𝓪𝓼𝔂 𝓔𝓪𝓼𝓽𝓮𝓻 𝓑𝓻𝓾𝓷𝓬𝓱 𝓘𝓭𝓮𝓪𝓼 - Cinnamon Roll Baked Donuts - Use a can of cinnamon rolls, cut in half (1"thick max), smoosh and put a hole in middle, press into donut baking pan sprayed with cooking spray, bake at 350 for 10-12 minutes, dip in the icing that comes with it! VOILA!
𝐸𝒶𝓈𝓎 & 𝐹𝒶𝓈𝓉 𝐻𝑒𝒶𝓁𝓉𝒽𝓎 𝐵𝑒𝓃𝓉𝑜 𝐵𝑜𝓍 𝐿𝓊𝓃𝒸𝒽 𝐼𝒹𝑒𝒶𝓈 - Shamrocks, Hearts, Stars and more! Let's build some nice themed fun healthy lunches! #bento #lunchbox #bentolunch #kidslunch #kidsfood #lunchideas #lunchbox #uncrustables #funlunch #prettyfood #kidapproved #kidfriendly #kidsmeals #kidslunchideas #sharemytargetstyle #lunchideas #kidsmeal #healthykids #healthyfamily #cutefood #schoollunch #healthychoice #fitnessfood #cleanfood #creativefood #bentomommas #toddlerfood #bentobox #FitnessFoods #lovefitness
Easy Easter Brunch Ideas - Cinnamon Roll Baked Don Easy Easter Brunch Ideas - Cinnamon Roll Baked Donuts - Use a can of cinnamon rolls, cut in half (1"thick max), smoosh and put a hole in middle, press into donut baking pan sprayed with cooking spray, bake at 350 for 10-12 minutes, dip in the icing that comes with it! VOILA! #doughnuts #easterbrunch #easybreakfast #doughnut #easterfood #easterdecor #easterdinner #cinnamonrolls #baked #bakingaddict #easyrecipe #easyrecipes #kidfriendly #kidsfood #kidfood #kidsbreakfast #brunchfood #breakfastfoods #breakfastfood #cakelover #kidsmeal #customcake #baker #homebaking #pastries #bakers #dessertgasm #cakedecorator #tutorials #icingcookies
𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘆 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗕𝗿 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘆 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗕𝗿𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵 𝗜𝗱𝗲𝗮𝘀 - Cinnamon Roll Baked Donuts - Use a can of cinnamon rolls, cut in half (1"thick max), smoosh and put a hole in middle, press into donut baking pan sprayed with cooking spray, bake at 350 for 10-12 minutes, dip in the icing that comes with it! VOILA!
#homebaked Use a can of cinnamon rolls, cut in hal #homebaked Use a can of cinnamon rolls, cut in half (1"thick max), smoosh and put a hole in middle, press into donut baking pan sprayed with cooking spray, bake at 350 for 10-12 minutes, dip in the icing that comes with it! VOILA! #doughnuts #easterbrunch #easybreakfast #doughnut #easterfood #easterdecor #easterdinner #cinnamonrolls #baked #bakingaddict #easyrecipe #easyrecipes #kidfriendly #kidsfood #kidfood #kidsbreakfast #brunchfood #breakfastfoods #breakfastfood #cakelover #kidsmeal #customcake #baker #homebaking #pastries #bakers #dessertgasm #cakedecorator #tutorials
𝓔𝓪𝓼𝔂 𝓔𝓪𝓼𝓽𝓮𝓻 𝓑𝓻 𝓔𝓪𝓼𝔂 𝓔𝓪𝓼𝓽𝓮𝓻 𝓑𝓻𝓾𝓷𝓬𝓱 𝓘𝓭𝓮𝓪𝓼 - Cinnamon Roll Baked Donuts - Use a can of cinnamon rolls, c ut in half (1"thick max), smoosh and put a hole in middle, press into donut baking pan sprayed with cooking spray, bake at 350 for 10-12 minutes, dip in the icing that comes with it! VOILA! #doughnuts #easterbrunch #easybreakfast #easterdinner #cinnamonrolls #baked #bakingaddict #easyrecipe #easyrecipes #kidfriendly #kidsfood #kidfood #kidsbreakfast #brunchfood #breakfastfoods #breakfastfood #targetstyle #kidsmeal #raedunn #breakfastofchampions
Was I joking??? No! My cart is full. How much did Was I joking??? No! My cart is full. How much did I spend?? The price is right! COME ON DOWN! 🤑🤣🤣Holy Easter Gnomes! Omg MARSHALL’s! What have you done to me!!!??My mom warned me not to go, but did I listen, no…and my cart was full! So much cute stuff! #marshallsfinds #marshalls #marshallsfind #raedunn #raedunnfinds #raedunneaster #raedunnobsessed #raedunnclay #raedunnmugs #raedunnaddiction #easterdecor #easter #spring #springdecor #gnomes #gnomelove #lovetoshop #springstyle #priceisright #shopping #lovemarshalls
Holy Easter Gnomes! Omg MARSHALL’s! What have yo Holy Easter Gnomes! Omg MARSHALL’s! What have you done to me!!!??My mom warned me not to go, but did I listen, no…and my cart was full! So much cute stuff! #marshallsfinds #marshalls #marshallsfind #raedunn #raedunnfinds #raedunneaster #raedunnobsessed #raedunnclay #raedunnmugs #raedunnaddiction #easterdecor #easter #spring #springdecor #gnomes #gnomelove #lovetoshop #springstyle
Omg MARSHALL’s! What have you done to me! My mom Omg MARSHALL’s! What have you done to me! My mom warned me not to go, but did I listen, no…and my cart was full! So much cute stuff! #marshallsfinds #marshalls #marshallsfind #raedunn #raedunnfinds #raedunneaster #raedunnobsessed #raedunnclay #raedunnmugs #raedunnaddiction #easterdecor #easter #spring #springdecor
How to create a St. Patrick’s Day vignette that’s easy and elegant, abs can easily transition to Easter and spring! #stpatricksday #stpatricksdaydecor #stpatricksday🍀 #stpattysday #stpattys #stpattyday #spring #dollartree #dollartreefinds #dollartreecrafts #targetstyle #targetdollarspot #targetfinds #succulents #shamrock #shamrocks #tulips #tulip #irish #luckoftheirish #luckoftheirish🍀#blessed @target @dollartree @amazon #farmhouse #farmhousestyle #raedunnfinds #raedunnstpatricks #irishblessing
Morning workout ready! Booty bands, ankle weights, Morning workout ready! Booty bands, ankle weights, resistant bands, and a kettlebell…what do you think we are working today?? 😍 that’s right, it’s booty blast day! Throwback Thursday with some old school 90’s R&B and it’s gonna be a booty burning good time! My bedroom is my gym! 💪🏻😍 look for a way, not an excuse!! #fitness #workout #homegym #workoutathome #workoutathomemom #workoutathome💪 #workoutmotivation #bootyworkout #bootybuilding #bootybands #resistancebands #ankleweights #yoga #throwbackthursday #workoutroutine #noexcuses #findaway #fitmom #fitlife #stayinshape #strongwomen #strongnotskinny #strongmom #fitentrepreneur #fitwomen #fitnessjourney @athleta @mantraband @jadeyogamats @21dfx @autumncalabrese @beachbody
When I moved in, I started with your typical dark, When I moved in, I started with your typical dark, gloomy, one shelf sticky, white wire rack closet…After 4 contractors who NEVER finished, and a lot of DIY because NO ONE EVER FINISHED…how do you think this masterpiece turned out?? Remember, I am a left brain nerd, no skills outside of number crunching as far as anyone is concerned….so…do you have faith in me? 😆😂 Honestly I did not have much faith in myself! 😆😂 how this project “transformed” still amazes me on a daily basis…FOLLOW ME to see how it turned out! ☺️😉 #transformation #transformation #closet #closetorganization #closetmakeover #closetgoals #closetdesign #closetclearout #closetcleanup #closetdetox #closetorganizing #closetfashion #closetfactory #closetorganization #closetmakeover #closetenvy #luxurycloset #luxurylifestyle #boutique #boutiquestyle #boutiquecloset #boutiquefashion #designercloset #closetmakeover #renovation #renovationproject #closetideas #closetorganizing #closetdecor #closetdesigner #closetorganizer #homedecor #beforeandafter #homerenovation #homemakeover
DO YOU LOVE MY CAKES? Follow and share if you do 🙏🏻🙌🏻☺️😍 I am so proud of my first try using fondant with no lessons lol 😂 😅 Jasmine came out amazing and the magic carpet is pretty awesome too! I really set the stage here for my daughters Covid zoom party backdrop setting! I turned the living room into a giant Arabian fort! It was amazing and the cakes turned out great! #disney #disneyprincess #disneycake #disneycakes #jasmine #princessjasmine #aladdin #aladdincake #magiccarpet #arabiannights #aladdinparty #jasminecake #princesscake #princesscakes #princessparty #princesspartyideas #aladdinmovie #aladdinandjasmine #disneybirthday #disneyprincesses #disneypartyideas #momlife #lovetodecorate #lovetodesign #partyplanning #lovedisney #makingmagic #disneymagic
My now Naked tree! But wait, is that a bunny under My now Naked tree! But wait, is that a bunny under the tree? Spring is hopping in! Is it wrong I still have tree up??? If it makes me happy, it can’t be that bad! 😍 this is what I sit and look at every morning drinking my coffee…it’s lovely 🥰 oh yeah…and at night when I’m sitting on the couch posting on IG! 😆 #christmasinfebruary #christmastree #easterdecor #fireplace #winterwonderland #winterdecor #farmhousedecor #farmhousestyle #winterdecor #warmandcozy #momlife #peaceful #relaxing #owls #lovetodecorate #interiordecor #maps #vintagemap #pinecones #lovewinter #winter #winterspring #springbunny
FROM THE DISASTER- Out pops the beginning of Sprin FROM THE DISASTER- Out pops the beginning of Spring…Stage 1 in the Spring Mantle Decor (after crying over dead bunnies and praying for a Frankenstein moment 🙏🏻, follow me and stand by to see if I can bring them back from the dead!) I’m liking the first Stage of the mantle…let’s see how many times I change it! 😆 #decorating #lovedecor #lovedecorating #easterdecor #springdecor #interiordesign #luxuryinteriors #luxuryinteriordesign #mantledecor #topiary #bunny #bunnies #goldbunny #mirrordecor #livingroomdesign #renaissanceart #ggcollection #fireplacedecor #fireplacemantel #fireplacelove #fireplace🔥 #bookshelves #bookshelfdecor #bookshelf
DISASTER DECORATING MOMENT! learn from my mistake- DISASTER DECORATING MOMENT! learn from my mistake- Take everything off the mantle before taking off the previous holiday swag! OMG 😱 I wanted to scream and cry but I just cleaned it up and said lesson learned. But then…ugh did I learn?! #lessonlearned #decor #decorating #decoratingtips #interiordecorating #holidaydecorating #decoratinginspiration #epicfail #notetoself #learnfromme #learnfromyourmistakes
WHEN DECORATING TURNS TO DISASTER! ughhh Lesson- t WHEN DECORATING TURNS TO DISASTER! ughhh Lesson- take EVERYTHING out of the way and off the mantle when removing or attempting to remove a swag hung over said mirror on mantle..:especially when mirror is only sitting and leaning on the mantle 😱🤦🏼‍♀️ Many bunnies died, my bird girl lost her head and arm, and my butterfly vase circa 2007 went the way of old yeller well. A sad day for decorating…but that was only the first one… #decorating #easter #epicfail #whatnottodo #decoratingtips #holidaydecorating #interiordecorating #lessonlearned
Take time to take care of you! Sometimes I forget Take time to take care of you! Sometimes I forget that and I work so hard I don’t stop to enjoy this magical spa I created at home…well after 9 hours of crazy work I took a spa day at home! #spaday #spaday💆 #spadayathome #takecareofyourself #bubblebath #pamperyourself #bathbomb #sundayfunday #relax #rejuvenate #meditation #bathtime #candles #candlelover #ambiance #raedunn
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