School
Boise State University, The University Of The Saarland, Berlin Free University, Milan Art Institute
Expertise
Home Decorating, Outdoor Living Spaces, Home Design
- Buffy gets her love of visual art and architecture from her dad, with whom she spent a lot of time scouting out historic neighborhoods. Of all their discoveries, the Knights of Pythias Lodge Hall, a.k.a. Pythian Castle in Weiser, Idaho, is her favorite.
- Her great love of home design and decorating is inherited from her mom, who was an interior decorator for a time.
- For the past 10+ years, she has primarily concentrated on food, travel, and home and garden reporting.
Experience
Buffy is a writer for Static Media who has published articles on brand sites like Mashed, Foodie, The Takeout, Chowhound, and now, House Digest. She has worked in the media industry since 1999, contributing to outlets like Der Spiegel Online (Berlin, Germany), USA Today Travel, AZ Central, CBS Radio, and more. Her current obsession is urban sketching, and she dreams of hitting the road with about ten sketchbooks so that she can document all of the great art and design she encounters in her travels. Buffy is a pop artist and an art history nerd who thinks that hanging out in museums and art galleries is a supreme way to spend an afternoon.
Education
Buffy studied art and design at the Milan Art Institute. She's also currently studying to become a reiki master.
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Your bathroom hand towels don't need to hide in a close or sit on a boring shelf. Instead, try this clever thrift store flip to create a unique towel rack.
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Cleaning
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Magnets are a simple, game-changing organizational tool that you can use to free up space and solve all your kitchen cabinet storage issues.
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Many common household items can be repurposed to make great planters, and this one is usually used in your kitchen. Display it on your patio for a cute look.
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If you're hoping to introduce some truly unique Easter decor to your home this year, then you may want to give this carrot floral centerpiece DIY a try.
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Your gallery wall is missing something. No, not more art but a shelf. Adding a landing enhances your gallery wall, both visually and functionally.
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To add a floral touch to your home, why not make paper roses from baking cups? Here's how to undertake this clever and budget-friendly DIY décor project.
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Your bathroom walls deserve stylish decor too. And with this Dollar Tree DIY, creating the perfect piece is easy, customizable, and inexpensive.
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Do you have retired aquarium sitting in your garage? This simple DIY project will spark new life in the old tank and bring functional decor to your backyard.
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Your jewelry is a work of art and deserves to be displayed as such. Organize it beautifully with just a few supplies and a picture frame from the Dollar Tree.
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Shopping
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If you enjoy cooking outside and want to expand your kitchen's reach with an outdoor table, this item from IKEA might be just the option for you.
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Your houseplant can find itself at the mercy of your beloved pet. However, with this hack, your plants and pets can coexist peacefully (at least temporarily).
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Shopping
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If you're lucky enough to have spare space in your home, you might want to consider transforming that space into a functional, versatile room with these tips.
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With just a pool noodle and some inexpensive decorative items, you can create a gorgeous wreath that's perfect to display on your front door for spring.
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Here's another fun and affordable project that Dollar Tree DIYers can sink their teeth into! See how you can make a side table from glass cups and garden bowls.
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Kitchen towels don't have to be hidden away in a drawer or hanging on a stove. Instead you can make this simple DIY for a cute kitchen towel holder on a budget.
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If you're tired of losing small items or have a messy countertop, use some inexpensive Dollar Tree items to DIY your own tidy shelf organizer.
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Tired of the same boring patterns on your tissue boxes? Elevate your bathroom style with an elegant, simple, and affordable thrifted glass hack to replace them.
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Old metal spoons and a piece of wood can be repurposed into a decorative mug rack to hang in your kitchen or coffee bar. Discover how to DIY this unique piece.
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Even in an age of oversharing, you may not want to give strangers an unobstructed view through the glass doors of a balcony or deck. Planter boxes can fix that.
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If you've got an old mug holder that's no longer being used, don't throw it out. These mug trees can be repurposed in the garden with a few additional items.
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Creating a breathtaking gallery wall doesn’t have to be complicated. Instead, simplify the placement process with this clever paper hack for a flawless display.
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If you're an avid coffee drinker, why not transform an unused space in your home into the coffee bar of your dreams? The results are stunning.
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Cleaning
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Looking for ways to make your bedroom more functional? This clever hack will make great use of an inexpensive common kitchen item as closet organization.
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If your garage is lacking storage space, why not create a DIY solution with old hammers? You can do so in just a few simple steps. Here's how.
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There's a lot to love about high ceilings in your home but only if you light it right. Look out for these common mistakes when you choose your ceiling lights.
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