Madigan Made has a wonder post on how to create your own creamware. Creamware can be pretty pricey, but if you follow Madigan’s instructions and shop at the thrift stores, you can have your own wall of lovely creamware.
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DIY: How to Paint Wood Blinds
I stopped by Robin’s blog, All Things Heart and Home and found a great tutorial on how to paint wood blinds. Wood blinds are costly, so if you have them and they need a pick me up, do it yourself! … Read the rest
Coffee Table Redo
Kim over at Savvy Southern Style took her coffee table, painted it, glazed it and then distressed it into utter gorgeousness. This picture probably isn’t doing it justice, so I really want you to visit Kim and see for yourself.… Read the rest
Ice Cream Cone Chore Chart
Keeping a tidy home can be quite a challenge, especially when you have kids. ASK ME, I have four and they’ve been messing up the house all summer! 😉 My kids have always done chores without monetary compensation. I don’t … Read the rest
Laundry Sign: Check Your Pockets
Maryann from Domestically Speaking took an old side table door and turned it into this fabulous sign to dress up her laundry room.
Get a little inspiration from Maryann’s fun laundry room sign.… Read the rest
PB Inspired Cubby Organizer
You already know how much I love PB inspired projects. This beautiful cubby is no exception. I just love what Ali from Honey & Maple Syrup did with this.
Visit Ali to see the inspirational PB piece as well … Read the rest
Shower Caddy to Garden Planter
Genius. Why didn’t I think of that? Don’t you just love this shower caddy turned garden planter? In this particular planter there are succulents planted, but there are a host of possibilities.. think cascading vines, ground cover flowers mixed in … Read the rest
Video: How to Make a Laundry Chute
I don’t have a laundry chute in this house. I really wanted one. In my last house I had a chute and I LOVED it. So much easier than carrying basketfuls of laundry down the stairs, and I always seem … Read the rest
Cookbook Covers
You might remember Leanne’s recipe favorites book I featured last month. This month she’s come up with another fun idea, one I may just implement in my kitchen!
See how Leanne made her cookbook covers over at Organize and Decorate … Read the rest
Magnetic Alphabet Letters
Aren’t these so much nicer than those colorful alphabet letters you buy for the kids? I love this option, stylish and still functional.
See the magnetic alphabet letter tutorial at Nice Girl Notes.… Read the rest
Make A Post It Note – Cork Vase
This cute vase is made out of cork, making it a great little note board for your desk! What an ideal gift for a secretary, boss or a teacher. Fill it with succulents or faux plants for a complete gift … Read the rest
Flower Art Hanger
This cute little art hanger is perfect for a little girl’s room, especially with school starting soon. A fun and colorful way to display artwork or photographs.
See the flower art hanger at I Made It So.… Read the rest
Curtain Rods from Old Fence
I love how Rachelle from Adventures in Creating took an old rusty piece of fencing, added some finials, and created her own unique curtain rods.
See how Rachelle made curtain rods from old fencing at Adventures in Creating.… Read the rest
Dip Dyeing Inspired by Martha
The August issue of Martha Stewart’s magazine showed different ways to dip dye fabrics and other items. If you haven’t seen it, it’s actually quite cool and Paint Me Plaid has posted a couple of Martha’s examples.
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Repurposed Cabinet Door
Polly from Learn and Go took an old cabinet door and turned it into a chic piece of functional wall art. She can leave it plain and display as is, or hang something from the hook, hence the function. 😉… Read the rest