Some of my favorite projects are those of the repurposed nature. This used to be a cabinet door. Now it’s a really cool and personalized coat/purse rack with charm and character. This project is fairly easy to do too, and … Read the rest
DIY Laptop Lap Desk
About a year ago I picked up a breakfast in bed type tray at a thrift store and have used it to hold my laptop every night on the couch. Every day I have to go looking for it because … Read the rest
Make a Mosaic Vase from Egg Shells
Easter is this weekend. That means the kids will be collecting all sorts of hidden colored eggs and you’ll probably be making lots of egg salad! But what about all those pretty shells? Seems such a shame to toss them … Read the rest
Make a Map Mural
Back in December Michell from Girl in Air told me about a great wall mural she did. It got buried in my inbox and I uncovered it today while looking through submissions. I’m in love with this wall art! I … Read the rest
6 Faux Flower Projects
Even thought it’s actually snowing in southeast Wisconsin as I type this (!!) it really is supposed to be spring! I’m going to ignore the flurries and wish it away by wallowing in the beauty of so many types of … Read the rest
Peace Sign from Driftwood
The other day I was flipping through my Pottery Barn catalog and saw a really fun peace sign made out of drift wood. I thought it would be fun to make something similar. Then I was going through my “saved … Read the rest
6 DIY Signs for Your Home Decor
I am a sign fanatic. I love old signs especially, ones that are weathered or aged, ones that you distress yourself, or those gems that you are sometimes lucky enough to find already aged by the elements. Signs are a … Read the rest
Paint Chip Modern Wall Art
Tristin over at Two Girls Being Crafty sent me the link to this $3.00 knock off they made using paint chips. Isn’t it fabulous? I’m weighing the options here, let’s see… make it for 3 bucks or pay $129. I … Read the rest
6 Cool ways to dress up a table or nightstand
Here I go again with furniture envy. I’ve never actually refinished a piece of furniture myself, but the talent that’s out there on the internet really makes it seem doable. Here are some really cool pieces for all different home … Read the rest
DIY: Make Your Own Zebra Rug
I have this uber cool friend named Mandi. Many of you already know her from her amazing design blog, Vintage Revivals. Mandi wanted a zebra rug, but didn’t want to pay the $600 price tag. (!!) I can totally understand … Read the rest
Beautiful in Blue Cabinets
Making the decision to paint a perfectly good piece of wooden furniture can be quite daunting. Some would say leave it, why ruin that beautiful wood finish. Others might say go for it, everything deserves a face lift! Ultimately though, … Read the rest
Turn an Old TV Into a Console Table
Here’s an amazing transformation project from Becky over at Infarrantly Creative. She took a vintage console television set and repurposed it into this stylish console table. After removing the television innards, she added some shelves, painted it and glazed it. … Read the rest
PB Inspired Wood Wall Art
Isn’t this beautiful? The picture is deceiving though, this piece is huge! It doesn’t look like it from this shot, but this piece of art measures 47 inches square… that’s just shy of FOUR feet! I really love the piece … 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
10 DIY Monogram and Letter Projects
Welcome to our latest roundup article! Today, we’re excited to share with you 10 DIY Monogram and Letter Projects that are perfect for your home decor. Whether you’re looking to add some personalized touches to your home or simply want … Read the rest