Wrapped up our last night in Myrtle Beach with an Wrapped up our last night in Myrtle Beach with an epic dinner at @bigchillislandhouse and WOW, what a sendoff! 🌅✨ Killer food, unbeatable views, and I even got to ring the sunset bell (yes, that’s a thing, and yes, I lived for the moment 😎🔔). But don’t worry… we’re not done just yet 😉 Off to Charleston for one last vacay hurrah before reality hits! 🧳🌴
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Wrapped up our last night in Myrtle Beach with an Wrapped up our last night in Myrtle Beach with an epic dinner at @bigchillislandhouse and WOW, what a sendoff! 🌅✨ Killer food, unbeatable views, and I even got to ring the sunset bell (yes, that’s a thing, and yes, I lived for the moment 😎🔔). But don’t worry… we’re not done just yet 😉 Off to Charleston for one last vacay hurrah before reality hits! 🧳🌴
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Shoutout to @pelicansbaseball for letting me live my main character moment, even though I haven’t touched a softball in 10+ years 😂 Honestly, just proud the ball made it over the plate and didn’t bounce into the dugout 🙌
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First stop? @ilovethechickenjoint for wings that were chef’s kiss 🔥
Checked into our dreamy hotel just in time to watch a storm roll in over the ocean (tell me that’s not peak beachcore 🌊⚡).
Wrapped the night with sunset views + fish tacos at @lulusnmyrtlebeach and yep, day one = 10/10 no notes.
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First stop? @ilovethechickenjoint for wings that were chef’s kiss 🔥
Checked into our dreamy hotel just in time to watch a storm roll in over the ocean (tell me that’s not peak beachcore 🌊⚡).
Wrapped the night with sunset views + fish tacos at @lulusnmyrtlebeach and yep, day one = 10/10 no notes.
Let’s see what the rest of the week has in store 👀👇
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I’ve been using Biogrowth Organics liquid catalyst every two weeks and y’all… the difference is WILD.
Just look at these baby tomatoes and black-eyed peas popping off 😍
Can’t wait for my first real harvest—this stuff is the secret sauce! 🧪💚

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POV: I’m physically at work the day before vacat POV: I’m physically at work the day before vacation, but mentally I’m already on the beach with a good book in hand! 😉🏖️
If you need me, I’ll be “working” (a.k.a. making packing lists, checking the forecast, and mentally choosing what beach snacks to bring with me).
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If you need me, I’ll be “working” (a.k.a. making packing lists, checking the forecast, and mentally choosing what beach snacks to bring with me).
✨Out of office mode: loading… 🙃

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My car is still in the shop so I needed a rental. My car is still in the shop so I needed a rental. Got handed a full-on minivan.
Do I have kids? No.
Do I have cats that deserve to ride in style? Absolutely. 😎🐾 There’s so much room in here for me and all my non existent kids! 🤣

Rolling up to Trader Joe’s like I’ve got 4 toddlers and a juice box emergency… but it’s just me and my emotional support fur babies in the back. 😂

Soccer mom mode: unlocked.
Minivan life chose me, and honestly? I’m thriving. 🚐✨
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No, it’s not a Bugatti. It’s a minivan. It’s No, it’s not a Bugatti.
It’s a minivan.
It’s the only rental they had.
And no, I don’t have kids, just cats. 😼🚐💅

Catch me pulling up to the pet store like I’ve got a trunk full of toddlers and a midlife crisis… but it’s actually just me and my emotional support felines living our best suburban fantasy. 🐾

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My car is still in the shop so I needed a rental. My car is still in the shop so I needed a rental. Got handed a full-on minivan.
Do I have kids? No.
Do I have cats that deserve to ride in style? Absolutely. 😎🐾

Rolling up to Trader Joe’s like I’ve got 4 toddlers and a juice box emergency… but it’s just me and my emotional support fur babies in the back. 😂

Soccer mom mode: unlocked.
Minivan life chose me, and honestly? I’m thriving. 🚐✨
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Repurpose and Upcycling · May 8, 2021

My Very First DIY Project Ever: A Chalk Painted Window

You guys know I love sharing DIY projects with you all. But it dawned on me that I have never even shared my very first DIY project before.

This is what started my love for up cycling and refreshing old pieces of furniture with a little bit of paint and love! We found this massive 12 pane window for FREE!

We were cleaning out an old building as a church project several years ago. I thought it would look beautiful as a chalk painted window for decor!

My hubby and I were engaged at the time we found it, so we got it to use as wedding decor originally. But unfortunately with all the wedding planning going on, we never got around to actually fixing it up before the wedding!

So a few months after we were married, we found it again. And decided now it was time to fix it up and make it beautiful!

My First DIY Project: A Chalk Painted Window
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The Before: Removing The Glass From The Window

I unfortunately don’t have too many pictures of what it looked like before. Because like I said above, I didn’t realize my love for DIY home decor and blogging back then, so I didn’t think to do a proper before and after.

I wish I did because you guys would not believe the ugly purple glass that was inside that window to begin with!

So we had to bust out the glass carefully and remove any pieces in between the panes before we started painting it. It also had a really pretty chippy white/green color paint to it.

And I would have loved to have kept the original color. However, for some reason the sides of the window were just wooden and not painted. So I thought that wouldn’t look good when I hung it up!

DIY Chalk Painted Window
Here is what the window looked like before we did anything to it.

The During: Sanding Down And Chalk Painting The Window

After busting out the glass to it, we then had to sand it down to remove all of the old paint. If you are working on an old piece like this, be sure to wear a mask when sanding because most likely the paint on it is lead paint.

Better to be safe than sorry in this situation!

Sanded Down Window
Here is what the window looked like after sanding it down.

Once it was all sanded, it was now time to paint it! Which if you haven’t known already, is my favorite part! I used Magnolia Home Chalk Style Paint in Garden Trowel.

This color is a perfect neutral gray color. I have used this color in several other home projects before. Such as when I repurposed an old family heirloom too.

Magnolia Home Chalk Style Paint Garden Trowel
You can order this same paint color below:

I did about two coats of this paint on the window and then let it dry overnight. It was a little tedious because you had to make sure you got in between each window pane with paint real good.

It was definitely worth the hard work though because I love how the chalk painted window turned out!

Chalk Painted Window
Here is the window all painted and drying.

The After: Styling The Chalk Painted Window

Once the window was completely dry, I decided I wanted to give it more of a rustic, chippy look like it had before I had to paint it. So I went back over it with some sandpaper to achieve this effect.

I am very happy with the results and it does look like an older window now because of that last little step. We then decided to hang our window in the hallway at the top of stairs in our home.

I like the placement there because it really makes a statement when you are walking up the stairs since that is the first thing you see.

I also always love to put a pretty seasonal wreath on it for every holiday. That helps to dress up the window a tad and give it even more texture!

After Editing with Super Bright
After Editing with Vintage Preset
After Editing with Classic Cooler Preset
Here you can see a full, closer view of the window and how I styled it for fall. If you missed my Fall Home Tour, be sure to go check that out because I talked more about styling this space for fall there too!

Conclusion

This chalk painted window will probably always be my most favorite DIY project because it was the very first one my hubby and I did together.

It also sparked a light in me to discover that I love doing projects like this and it’s part of what inspired me to share on Instagram and start blogging as well.

Do you have a very favorite DIY project like this one too?? I would love to hear all about it below!

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In: Repurpose and Upcycling · Tagged: Chalk Paint, Chalk Painted Window, Window

About Charity Gentry

I love Jesus, coffee, and home decor. I also love to cook and bake as well as read in my spare time! Follow along with me for all my latest DIY projects and ideas!

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Comments

  1. Sarah says

    May 8, 2021 at 11:32 am

    This is such a lovely idea!! You made it look so easy

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    • Charity Gentry says

      May 8, 2021 at 3:45 pm

      Thank you so much! It actually was very easy to do!

      Reply
  2. Under Flowery Sky says

    May 8, 2021 at 12:54 pm

    Wow this looks amazing, love the decor you made.
    Very creative…

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    • Charity Gentry says

      May 8, 2021 at 3:46 pm

      Thank you so much. I am so glad you think so too!

      Reply
  3. markstraveljournal says

    May 8, 2021 at 12:59 pm

    It looks great and very simple to do. Thanks for sharing,

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  4. Jodie | That Happy Reader says

    May 8, 2021 at 1:22 pm

    I love the story behind this project and how it fuelled your passion for DIY. Your finished project is beautiful and I love how you accessorize it! Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  5. Lucy says

    May 8, 2021 at 2:58 pm

    What a lovely idea and I love the look of it hung on your wall! x

    Lucy | http://www.lucymary.co.uk

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  6. Karalee Shotola says

    May 8, 2021 at 3:20 pm

    That’s great you found the window for free & it turned out amazing! I also love that you add a seasonal wreath to it!

    Reply
  7. Sophie | Love and Literature says

    May 8, 2021 at 5:13 pm

    This is amazing, what a great DIY project! Looks fab with the wreath too x

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    • Charity Gentry says

      May 9, 2021 at 7:45 pm

      Thank you so much! I am so glad you think so as well!

      Reply
  8. Eleanor Jones says

    May 9, 2021 at 2:29 pm

    Aw it’s so interesting to hear about your first ever DIY project 🙂 thank you for sharing x

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    • Charity Gentry says

      May 9, 2021 at 7:50 pm

      Thank you so much! I am so glad you thought it was interesting too!

      Reply
  9. Tiffany McCullough - Metaphysical Mama says

    May 9, 2021 at 4:02 pm

    What an amazing find! You did an awesome job fixing it up and I absolutely love the wreath! Thanks for sharing your first DIY project!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      May 9, 2021 at 7:52 pm

      Thank you so much my friend. I am so glad you think so as well.

      Reply
  10. Aspen Hite says

    May 9, 2021 at 5:09 pm

    Super cool idea! Thanks for step-by-step guide…some of us have yet to complete a DIY project such as this. Bookmarking for later. 👍

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    • Charity Gentry says

      May 9, 2021 at 7:52 pm

      Thank you so much! You should try a DIY project out sometime! You would love it!

      Reply
  11. Jenny in Neverland says

    May 10, 2021 at 9:52 am

    This is such a lovely idea for a DIY project! It looks fab in your home too. Gosh you’ve made so much more since then!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      May 10, 2021 at 10:54 pm

      Thank you so much! I really have! I have caught the DIY bug I believe lol

      Reply
  12. Rosie Ireland says

    May 10, 2021 at 10:48 am

    As always, you are my DIY queen! I am obsessed with chalk paint right now and how I can use it to upstyle my existing bits

    Rosie

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    • Charity Gentry says

      May 10, 2021 at 10:55 pm

      Awe thanks so much my friend. I am so glad you think so! I love chalk paint too. It’s always so much fun to use to upcycle a project

      Reply
  13. Giulia says

    May 10, 2021 at 1:08 pm

    Lovely! Your projects always leave me awed. If I tried something like this, I’d likely mess it up completely! However, I do have an itch to try my hand at a couple of little projects so maybe as we are re-modeling I might do it.

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    • Charity Gentry says

      May 10, 2021 at 10:55 pm

      You should definitely try it out! Don’t be scared! I was scared starting out too, but you never know until you try!

      Reply
  14. Fadima Mooneira says

    May 10, 2021 at 1:10 pm

    This is a good project to do during lockdowns. Thank you for sharing it.

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      May 10, 2021 at 10:56 pm

      No problem at all. It was a very fun project!

      Reply
  15. Richie says

    May 10, 2021 at 3:48 pm

    Hi Charity. How nice to hear about the original inspiration for your DIY interest. Do you enjoy the actual DIY process itself or is it just the feeling of satisfaction/achievement when you have finished? Or both?

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      May 10, 2021 at 11:01 pm

      I love both! It’s fun to me when I am doing it. I find it to be relaxing to me and then of course I love a good end result when it is finished too!

      Reply
  16. Olivia says

    May 10, 2021 at 5:13 pm

    Wow! You did an amazing job, well done! It looks incredible 🙂

    xoxo Olivia | https://www.oliviaandbeauty.com/

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      May 10, 2021 at 11:01 pm

      Thank you so much my friend! I am so glad you think so too!

      Reply
  17. Simply Alex Jean says

    May 10, 2021 at 6:56 pm

    What a wonderful idea – you’re so creative! Thanks for sharing and it looks like it turned out beautiful in your space!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      May 10, 2021 at 11:01 pm

      Thank you so much! I am so glad you think so!

      Reply
  18. The Healthcare Hustle says

    May 10, 2021 at 8:11 pm

    this is sucha. beautiful project. wishing i had some artistic talent right about now 🙂

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      May 10, 2021 at 11:02 pm

      Thank you. I appreciate your kind words!

      Reply
  19. Lynn says

    May 10, 2021 at 8:28 pm

    OMG, Charity!! This looks so cute. You’ve got the best eye for DIY! I want to do something similar for Fall too! The wreath on top complements it so well. Thanks for sharing!! Pinning to do for Thanksgiving this year!

    Lynn | https://www.lynnmumbingmejia.com

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    • Charity Gentry says

      May 10, 2021 at 11:02 pm

      Awe yay! I am so glad you found it to be inspiring too!

      Reply
  20. Jaya Avendel says

    May 10, 2021 at 8:33 pm

    I have never heard of a chalk painted window before, but I love what you did with this as a before and after! The finished effect is easily done, creative, and pretty on the eyes.
    Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      May 10, 2021 at 11:05 pm

      Thank you so much! I love using chalk paint for different projects!

      Reply
  21. Mandy Chan says

    May 10, 2021 at 9:55 pm

    Wow pretty amazing project! It looks stunning! I have never thought you could do something to a window like that! I am impressed.

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      May 10, 2021 at 11:05 pm

      Thank you so much! I am so happy with how it turned out!

      Reply
  22. Cris A Santos says

    May 11, 2021 at 4:58 am

    It looks fantastic I love the colour Cris

    https://www.photosbycris.com.au/?p=14671

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    • Charity Gentry says

      May 12, 2021 at 10:32 pm

      Thank you! I love the color too!

      Reply
  23. Anika says

    May 11, 2021 at 10:32 am

    What a cool idea, I’ve never seen a chalk painted window before, but it looks great! Also sounds like a really fun DIY project to do with someone else, thanks for sharing 🙂

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      May 12, 2021 at 10:32 pm

      Thank you so much! It was a fun project for my hubby and I to do together!

      Reply
  24. Cristina Rosano says

    May 11, 2021 at 10:56 am

    I honestly love your DIY project and this is another amazing one! Love how you styled it at the end and the step by step process. I think it could easily be put anywhere and look great x

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    • Charity Gentry says

      May 12, 2021 at 10:32 pm

      Thank you so much! It really would look perfect anywhere for sure!

      Reply
  25. Unwanted Life says

    May 11, 2021 at 12:11 pm

    That’s so cool for your first project. I’ve always wanted to get into upcycling, but I don’t have the space due to living in a single room, nor do I have a car to go find and collect furniture to be upcycled

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      May 12, 2021 at 10:33 pm

      Yeah I understand that. Sometimes it’s hard to do if you don’t have the space for it.

      Reply
  26. Sophie Harriet says

    May 11, 2021 at 12:30 pm

    I’d never heard of chalk painting before I read this post! It turned out so pretty 🙂 x

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    • Charity Gentry says

      May 12, 2021 at 10:38 pm

      I love chalk paint! You should try it out sometime!

      Reply
  27. Della Driscoll says

    May 11, 2021 at 1:59 pm

    Your DIY posts are my favourite!! I love the final look of this – amazing post xx

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    • Charity Gentry says

      May 12, 2021 at 10:38 pm

      Awe thanks Della! That made my day. I appreciate it!

      Reply
  28. BR says

    May 11, 2021 at 2:01 pm

    This sounds like a great idea
    Thanks for sharing your first DYI project 😉
    https://uncuaderno4cero.wordpress.com/

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    • Charity Gentry says

      May 12, 2021 at 10:38 pm

      Thank you. I am so glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  29. Rebecca | Velvet Opus says

    May 11, 2021 at 3:27 pm

    I keep wanting to chalk paint things but my partner is a huge fan of natural, old wood so we’re at a bit of a crossroads. This looks lovely though! ☺️

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    • Charity Gentry says

      May 15, 2021 at 9:59 pm

      Thank you so much! Sometimes natural looks great too!

      Reply
  30. lifestyleseason says

    May 11, 2021 at 5:24 pm

    Great post! Thank you for sharing this DIY with us! The finished result looks amazing and the colour is so nice! The story behind this DIY is lovely! I think the first DIY project I did was a jam jar which was painted and repurposed as a pen holder for my desk!

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    • Charity Gentry says

      May 12, 2021 at 10:39 pm

      Awe that sounds like a lovely first DIY project too! It’s so much fun to do!

      Reply
  31. Heidi says

    May 12, 2021 at 6:08 am

    This is really pretty and I love the way you style it too! You always have the best home decor. Can you come and redo my house? Lol

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    • Charity Gentry says

      May 12, 2021 at 10:39 pm

      Lol yes! I would love to do that my friend!

      Reply
  32. Alison says

    May 12, 2021 at 9:57 am

    What an amazing find! I can’t believe it was free! And I love that it has such special meaning for you. It’s such a great piece!

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    • Charity Gentry says

      May 12, 2021 at 11:16 pm

      Thank you! I can’t believe it either and I love how special it is as well!

      Reply
  33. Lucie says

    May 12, 2021 at 1:23 pm

    Cool project, very creative! I’ll definitely try it one day. Thanks for sharing xx

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    • Charity Gentry says

      May 12, 2021 at 11:16 pm

      No problem at all. Glad you enjoyed it as well!

      Reply
  34. Shruti sood says

    May 13, 2021 at 4:41 am

    Absolutely amazing!! This is such a lovely idea for a DIY project! It adds beauty to your home too.

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      May 14, 2021 at 12:42 pm

      Awe thank you so much! I am so glad you think so too!

      Reply

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Wrapped up our last night in Myrtle Beach with an Wrapped up our last night in Myrtle Beach with an epic dinner at @bigchillislandhouse and WOW, what a sendoff! 🌅✨ Killer food, unbeatable views, and I even got to ring the sunset bell (yes, that’s a thing, and yes, I lived for the moment 😎🔔). But don’t worry… we’re not done just yet 😉 Off to Charleston for one last vacay hurrah before reality hits! 🧳🌴
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Wrapped up our last night in Myrtle Beach with an Wrapped up our last night in Myrtle Beach with an epic dinner at @bigchillislandhouse and WOW, what a sendoff! 🌅✨ Killer food, unbeatable views, and I even got to ring the sunset bell (yes, that’s a thing, and yes, I lived for the moment 😎🔔). But don’t worry… we’re not done just yet 😉 Off to Charleston for one last vacay hurrah before reality hits! 🧳🌴
When you have zero business throwing the first pit When you have zero business throwing the first pitch, but you say yes anyway 😅⚾️
Shoutout to @pelicansbaseball for letting me live my main character moment, even though I haven’t touched a softball in 10+ years 😂 Honestly, just proud the ball made it over the plate and didn’t bounce into the dugout 🙌
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When you have zero business throwing the first pit When you have zero business throwing the first pitch, but you say yes anyway 😅⚾️
Shoutout to @pelicansbaseball for letting me live my main character moment, even though I haven’t touched a softball in 10+ years 😂 Honestly, just proud the ball made it over the plate and didn’t bounce into the dugout 🙌
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Thought I was low maintenance? Turns out I just ne Thought I was low maintenance? Turns out I just need 14 beach trips a year to stay sane 😎🌴
Okay maybe not 14… but give me sun, sand, and ocean views and I’m thriving! 🌊✈️
Who else needs regular doses of vitamin sea to function?! 😂👇🏻
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Tuesday Treats but make it vacation edition 🍦✨
Since I’m out of the kitchen this week, we’re letting @thedollyllama_us handle the sweet treats, and WOW, they understood the assignment 👏 If you’re in Myrtle Beach, don’t sleep on @thedollyllama_mb! Waffles + ice cream = the vacation combo you didn’t know you needed 😋💯
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When your sweet potato vine was thriving… until When your sweet potato vine was thriving… until the deer called in for a midnight buffet 😭🦌
My poor hubby walked out this morning and saw his prized planter destroyed, and I’ve never seen him so heartbroken over a plant 🤣

They left it alone all summer, but last night? Total devastation.
Fingers crossed they don’t make a salad bar out of the rest of our garden 🙃

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POV: It’s #NationalIceCreamDay and you just disc POV: It’s #NationalIceCreamDay and you just discovered your new obsession 🍦🧇
Tried The Dolly Llama for the first time and OMG… waffle + ice cream = life-changing combo 😍🔥 If you haven’t been yet, RUN, don’t walk.
Have you tried it yet or are you sleeping on this magic?!
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POV: You just touched down in Myrtle Beach and the POV: You just touched down in Myrtle Beach and the vibes are immaculate 🌴☀️
First stop? @ilovethechickenjoint for wings that were chef’s kiss 🔥
Checked into our dreamy hotel just in time to watch a storm roll in over the ocean (tell me that’s not peak beachcore 🌊⚡).
Wrapped the night with sunset views + fish tacos at @lulusnmyrtlebeach and yep, day one = 10/10 no notes.
Let’s see what the rest of the week has in store 👀👇
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POV: You just touched down in Myrtle Beach and the POV: You just touched down in Myrtle Beach and the vibes are immaculate 🌴☀️
First stop? @ilovethechickenjoint for wings that were chef’s kiss 🔥
Checked into our dreamy hotel just in time to watch a storm roll in over the ocean (tell me that’s not peak beachcore 🌊⚡).
Wrapped the night with sunset views + fish tacos at @lulusnmyrtlebeach and yep, day one = 10/10 no notes.
Let’s see what the rest of the week has in store 👀👇
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Unboxing = chaos. Catnip = activated. Scratching b Unboxing = chaos. Catnip = activated. Scratching box = OBSESSION. 🐾😻
Toby and Riley are living their best nine lives thanks to @hideandscratch! From the catnip toys to the scratcher box, they’re totally hooked.
Got furry little gremlins too? Use code MORNINGS_ON_MACEDONIA for $5 off, your cats will thank you (and maybe stop scratching your furniture 😹).

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Unboxing = chaos. Catnip = activated. Scratching b Unboxing = chaos. Catnip = activated. Scratching box = OBSESSION. 🐾😻
Toby and Riley are living their best nine lives thanks to @hideandscratch! From the catnip toys to the scratcher box, they’re totally hooked.
Got furry little gremlins too? Use code MORNINGS_ON_MACEDONIA for $5 off, your cats will thank you (and maybe stop scratching your furniture 😹).

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Plot twist: I turned into a full-on garden girly a Plot twist: I turned into a full-on garden girly and I’m not mad about it 🌱🍅
I’ve been using Biogrowth Organics liquid catalyst every two weeks and y’all… the difference is WILD.
Just look at these baby tomatoes and black-eyed peas popping off 😍
Can’t wait for my first real harvest—this stuff is the secret sauce! 🧪💚

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POV: I’m physically at work the day before vacat POV: I’m physically at work the day before vacation, but mentally I’m already on the beach with a good book in hand! 😉🏖️
If you need me, I’ll be “working” (a.k.a. making packing lists, checking the forecast, and mentally choosing what beach snacks to bring with me).
✨Out of office mode: loading… 🙃

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Car wash anxiety is real and no one talks about it Car wash anxiety is real and no one talks about it enough 😩🫧
It’s not just lining the tires up perfectly with the stress of others watching you do so… it’s also the chaos once I’m inside.
My intrusive thoughts? Fully convinced the wash will break, trap me inside, and I’ll be living in there forever 🚗💀
Please tell me I’m not the only one?! 😂

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I finally made my own bath bombs thanks to @fromsimplyearth’s DIY kit and it was shockingly easy (and SO fun 👏).
No mystery chemicals. No weird ingredients. Just pure, feel-good vibes.
Use code MACEDONIA10 for 10% off and treat yourself to a toxin-free soak! 💖✨

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POV: I’m physically at work the day before vacat POV: I’m physically at work the day before vacation, but mentally I’m already on the beach with a good book in hand! 😉🏖️
If you need me, I’ll be “working” (a.k.a. making packing lists, checking the forecast, and mentally choosing what beach snacks to bring with me).
✨Out of office mode: loading… 🙃

#VacationBrain #MentallyCheckedOut #POVReel #WorkCanWait #BareMinimum #weekbeforevacation 

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My car is still in the shop so I needed a rental. My car is still in the shop so I needed a rental. Got handed a full-on minivan.
Do I have kids? No.
Do I have cats that deserve to ride in style? Absolutely. 😎🐾 There’s so much room in here for me and all my non existent kids! 🤣

Rolling up to Trader Joe’s like I’ve got 4 toddlers and a juice box emergency… but it’s just me and my emotional support fur babies in the back. 😂

Soccer mom mode: unlocked.
Minivan life chose me, and honestly? I’m thriving. 🚐✨
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No, it’s not a Bugatti. It’s a minivan. It’s No, it’s not a Bugatti.
It’s a minivan.
It’s the only rental they had.
And no, I don’t have kids, just cats. 😼🚐💅

Catch me pulling up to the pet store like I’ve got a trunk full of toddlers and a midlife crisis… but it’s actually just me and my emotional support felines living our best suburban fantasy. 🐾

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My car is still in the shop so I needed a rental. My car is still in the shop so I needed a rental. Got handed a full-on minivan.
Do I have kids? No.
Do I have cats that deserve to ride in style? Absolutely. 😎🐾

Rolling up to Trader Joe’s like I’ve got 4 toddlers and a juice box emergency… but it’s just me and my emotional support fur babies in the back. 😂

Soccer mom mode: unlocked.
Minivan life chose me, and honestly? I’m thriving. 🚐✨
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