I run across a lot of how-to type articles and posts as I’m browsing the internet. Not to take any business away from the contractors, but so many of us enjoy doing things on our own. Not only does it … Read the rest
9 Fabulous Furniture Revamps
Something I really haven’t tackled too often is revamping pieces of furniture. I’ve done an occasional chair to dress up a corner, but that’s about it. I find revamp projects to be totally fascinating, educational and let’s not forget what … Read the rest
9 Cool Number Projects
I love number projects. In fact, now that we are settled in here, I’d like to incorporate some number ideas into my home. More specifically in my living room and hallway and probably in my bedroom as well. I love … Read the rest
Vintage Door Coat Rack
The very instant, I mean the moment I saw this door coat rack I knew I had to share it with you. I am absolutely in love with the vintage feel, it’s completely rustic and so very, very charming! What … Read the rest
Dodecahedron Star Lantern
This caught my eye as soon as I saw it, I’m always drawn in by things that glow. A dodecahedron is a three dimensional shape with twelve equal pentagonal faces. I didn’t do very well in Geometry class, so it’s … Read the rest
$2 Chair Makeover
I love furniture makeovers. What I love even more is saving a ton of money. Turning someone’s discarded items into your own treasures can be so gratifying! Gina from The Shabby Chic Cottage will take you step by step through … Read the rest
Shabby Chic Rose Frame
Isn’t this lovely? Biljana found this ornate framed mirror, painted the mirror in a beautiful rose design, and painted the frame of the mirror to give it a shabby chic look. Such a pretty before and after! The site is … Read the rest
Make Glass Clings from Mod Podge
Kind of funny (for me) that I would come across this idea this morning. See last week I was using my Mod Podge
and poured some into the center well of my plastic paint palette. Well, I forgot to clean … Read the rest
Epsom Salt Luminaries
I don’t really like to share my own craft projects here, I’ve told you that before. But sometimes I make something that I’m just so happy with, I can’t help but want to yell it from the mountaintops! Ok, that’s … Read the rest
How to Make Dried Flower Arrangements
I love that vintage look of dried flowers, they make lovely centerpieces or accents for a bedroom dresser. Ewa from Blueberry Craft and Hobby Time has put together a tutorial on how to make dried flower arrangements. So next … Read the rest
Recycled Magazine Mirror
I have been wanting to make something like this for several years, ever since I chaperoned one of my daughter’s field trips in Chicago. We were at the Art Institute in the gift shop and saw a couple of high … Read the rest
Brush Your Teeth Bathroom Sign
Need a cool idea for decorating your bathroom? How about an inventive reminder for kids to brush their teeth? I love the idea of this sign, and the style, rustic and aged, perfect for my decor!
You’ll definitely want to … Read the rest
PB Inspired Cubby Shelf
The creative Ashleigh from Bee in Our Bonnet is one of the crafty ladies who moved on to Round Two of Crafting with the Stars. This wonderful cubby shelf project was her entry for round one and obviously the voters … Read the rest
Zebra Foam Tray Storage Box
Look at what Michele made from a recycled shoe box and some of those foam trays you get from the grocery store! How cool is that? I love the look of this, and anyone with a zebra motif would welcome … Read the rest
Making Roses out of Maple Leaves
Could these be any more gorgeous and unique?? I am absolutely in love with these roses that Beth over at The Stories of A to Z made from fallen maple leaves. She followed a tutorial in Russian from a site … Read the rest