Take an old chair, dress it up with some paint, cut a hole and add a plant! You’ve seen them around your neighborhood, now make one for yourself. A great way to save a section of landfill space!
Seaside Wreath
This pretty wreath is better seen up close as it’s too hard to tell from this picture all the fun work that went into it. Be sure to head over to Pressed Down, Shaken together so you can see and … Read the rest
Pleated Vellum Hurricane Shades
An easy way to pretty up those plain hurricanes. Make vellum shades and display them at your next party, or just enjoy them yourself on your porch. Martha Stewart has the east how to. Pleated Vellum Hurricane Shades.… Read the rest
Outdoor Storage box Trunk Makeover
I love this quick bench makeover. While these heavy duty plastic trunks and storage cabinets are very sturdy and do a great job, they certainly aren’t very pretty. Check out this “prettied up” bench over at Random Thoughts of a … Read the rest
Sea Glass and Sand Orbs
These beautiful mosaic orbs are made from Styrofoam balls! I love how authentic these look and how easy the tutorial seems to be. A perfect accent for a beach theme. You can get the tutorial here.
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Flower Votive Displays
What a simple yet beautiful idea. Martha Stewart’s team sets the outdoor stage with these lovely flower votive holders. Perfect for warm summer evenings on the deck or porch. These would be great indoors as well for a romantic candlelit … Read the rest
Mason Jar Lanterns
It’s no secret that I love luminaries. I like these mason jar lanterns because of the pretty faux blue finish and how they are hanging from the deck overhang, creating a wonderful outdoor ambiance. These aren’t hard to make and … Read the rest
Make Your Own Tablecloth Weights
Doesn’t it drive you crazy when an unruly summer breeze comes along and messes with your picnic tablecloth? The corners are constantly flipping up, or worse, landing in the baked beans. Solve the problem by making these fashionable tablecloth weights … Read the rest
Living Pallet Table
This is an ingenious project, a fabulous way to use an old pallet, add some beauty to your outdoor space, and create a permanent living centerpiece as well. While this was built for the patio, I don’t see any reason … Read the rest
Small Space Flower Garden
I’ve seen several pallet gardens lately, but everything I’ve seen has been kept in its natural state. They are all very nice, but this one caught my eye because its painted. Simple I know, but that layer of paint just … Read the rest
Poolside Pallets
I love how Donna took an old barn door and turned it into not only something functional, but beautiful as well. A great place to hang wet towels from the pool and display a lovely basket of flowers too. But … Read the rest
Paper Bag Party Lights
You know you can always count on the creative team at Martha Stewart to provide clever ideas that look phenomenal. This love string of party lights made from colorful paper bags is no exception. So when planning your next party, … Read the rest
Make Hanging Planters
Who knew tin cans could look so pretty? A simple project that looks wonderful hanging on your porch or patio, you can make these in an afternoon and spruce up that little area looking for some love. You can head … Read the rest
Making Bird Feeders For Your Garden
Design Dazzle is hosting a summer camp series of craft posts. One of those projects include these adorable birdseed
shapes perfect for hanging out for your feathered friends. The kids will love it and they look beautiful hanging out in … Read the rest
An Old Swing Set Revamped
We’ve all heard the saying “it’s amazing what a coat of paint can do”. It’s so true, isn’t it? A can of spray paint can really do wonders and give old, worn out items a whole new lease on life. … Read the rest