There’s a thrift store by my house that I frequent. They have an old beat up china cabinet full of cloth napkins, placemats, doilies, and handkerchiefs. So many times I have passed by the handkerchiefs never giving them a second … Read the rest
Cutlery Caddy
I’m really loving what Lisa from Recaptured Charm did with this child’s wooden tool/toy box caddy. She transformed this thrift store find into a rustic, charming cutlery holder with some paint, glaze and a little embellishment.… Read the rest
Fire and Water Centerpiece
You know what I like about many of the home decorating projects at Martha Stewart’s website? The directions for the project can be explained in one paragraph. When I saw this centerpiece idea I had one of those “why didn’t … Read the rest
Pinwheel Baby Mobile
Before I even mention this mobile, isn’t the paint on the wall cute? Love the colors and striping! Okay, back to the mobile. Kat over at measuring my Life in Love made this really adorable mobile from paper pinwheels. She … Read the rest
PB Inspired Mercury Glass Pumpkins
I stopped by Robin’s blog, All Things Heart and Home today to find a great tutorial on mercury glass pumpkins. Pottery Barn offered these last year and they are no longer available. I’m sure that even if they were available … Read the rest
Halloween Head Wreath
Nancy Fishelson Inspired French Gray Chair
Jami over at Freckled Laundry shows you how to turn a yard sale chair into a chic designer inspired focal point. Because Jami only found one chair, she decided to turn this into a time out chair, complete with book … Read the rest
Guitar Turned Clock
Gail over at My Repurposed Life made me smile this morning. I love how she took this beat up old guitar, rescued it from the garbage, and gave it new life as a functional clock! And using guitar picks to … Read the rest
Halloween Advent Calendar
Alison from Oopsey Daisy made this candy covered Halloween advent calendar to count down the days to that spooktacular holiday. She’ll not only show you how she made it, but gives you the downloadable numbers you’ll need as well.
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Halloween Subway Art
Ahh subway art, it’s all over the blogosphere and such a fun and quirky way to decorate a room or entryway. I knew the holidays would bring about more and am happy to see they are already popping up … Read the rest
Mouse Pad Makeover
Over the years I have purchased several mouse pads to replace the ones that get all “icky” for lack of a better term. 😉 I wish Leanne had shared this post back then, as I would definitely have used this … Read the rest
Corn Husk Wreath
Maryann from Domestically Speaking was inspired by a wreath project she saw over at Martha Stewart’s site. I love the way Maryann’s wreath came out! A very inexpensive project for fall to dress up your home.
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Saucepan Bird Houses
Do you have any old saucepans laying around? You know the ones, they are all scratched up and need to be replaced. Why not follow Jen’s lead from Tatertots and Jello and turn them into chic little bird houses? Too … Read the rest
Moss Covered Monogram
Monograms are hot. For less than $5.00 Melissa over at Livvy Loo Hoo created this darling mossy monogram to display on her front door. It’s amazing what you can find at the dollar store!
See Melissa’s moss covered monogram at … Read the rest
Kitchen Wall Art
Deanne over at Five Brothers One Sister took her parents’ vintage cutlery and turned it into some fun kitchen wall art. There are several displays and she’ll tell you how you can make your own as well.
Be sure to … Read the rest