I was browsing around one day and came across this cool pendant lamp. I was drawn to the design and loved the way that the light was peeking through the slats and small round sections toward the bottom. Turns out, … Read the rest
6 Fun Projects for the 4th of July
The 4th of July weekend is upon us. There are tons of projects around blogland, here are a handful of things that have caught my eye. A couple are mine too from last year, hope you enjoy them. Have a … Read the rest
Easy Patriotic Hurricanes
The 4th of July is almost here, but these days Americans don’t need a holiday to show their patriotism. Since 9/11 the residents of the U.S.A. have a reclaimed sense of pride living in America and are happy to show … Read the rest
DIY Sputnik Chandelier
This is awesome isn’t it? I love the unique look of this chandelier. Jenny from Little Green Notebook was inspired by the ever expensive Sputnik chandelier and made it her own. She modified and altered an Ikea chandelier giving it … Read the rest
Mod Podge Lamp
There’s something about this lamp that I just love. Whether it’s the pretty little beads hanging down or the fact that the inspiration came from a piece of tissue paper blowing through the yard. Whatever the reason, I think it’s … Read the rest
Wooden Star Lantern
I love that this lantern is made from scratch. Print out the patterns, pull out your saw and paint, and build this patriotic lantern to celebrate the 4th of July. This will make a great decorative centerpiece for your backyard … Read the rest
Easy Paper Bag Lanterns
Aren’t these pretty? I love all the different colors and they are a simply centerpiece or would look great hanging in garland fashion too. With the end of school, beginning of summer, graduations and 4th of July on the horizon … Read the rest
Make a Driftwood Lamp
Soon you’ll be out vacationing, hopefully by the beach, and you’ll collect seashells, rocks and driftwood to use in marvelous beach inspired projects. Michelle from Sweet Something Design shares with us how she made this amazing driftwood lamp so you … Read the rest
Clam Basket Candle Chandelier
I stumbled across a blog by Karin Lidbeck. She’s a stylist, lifestyle editor, designer and scout for several different home and lifestyle type magazines. She created this stunningly simple hanging chandelier for Country Living Magazine, along with several other ideas … Read the rest
6 DIY Lighting Ideas
I love all of these ideas, but really thing I need to create some sort of cool spin on that umbrella light! Brilliant! If you need a little lighting inspiration, just check out these 6 fabulous ideas.
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6 Pretty Lamp Redos
Need a fresh idea to “brighten” up your lamps? Here are six cool projects, some simple, some a little more intense, but each wonderful. Whether it’s a can of spray paint, some fabric or power tools you use, you can … Read the rest
6 PB Inspired Projects
Pottery Barn has some amazing items in their enormous catalog. It’s also the source of much inspiration in the DIY world. Whether it’s a wall hanging or a lamp, there are plenty of ideas to be had. Check out some … Read the rest
6 Pretty Burlap Projects
I love burlap, and apparently I am not alone. There are tons of ways to incorporate this wonderful fabric into your projects. Here are just a few projects to inspire you!
Looking for more Burlap crafts? Check these out on … Read the rest
9 Great Lamp Ideas
With all the great ideas out there, I don’t imagine there should be any lamps in the landfills. If you take a look around there’s always a way to give new life to an old, outdated lamp. Here are 9 … Read the rest
Thrift Store Mercury Glass Lamp Makeover
I have seen tons of these lamps in thrift stores but didn’t have the vision that Stephanie Lynn did to turn it into this beautiful piece. Make sure you head over to Under the Table and Dreaming to see the … Read the rest