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
Masking Tape Decorative Glasses
Jazz up your glassware for your next party or barbecue. Great for a wedding or baby shower too. These decorative ideas are not permanent, making clean up easy and allowing you to change the look of your glassware for any … Read the rest
Mosaic Patio Table
I have a soft spot for mosaics, but you can’t overwhelm your house with them or it gets to be too much. They make a fabulous accent piece though, and Ashley from Cherished Bliss accomplished just that with this patio … Read the rest
Rolling Galvanized Tub
If you have ever had to move your outdoor container plants from one end of your deck or patio to the other to take advantage of the shifting sunlight, then surely you will appreciate this project. Stephanie Lynn from under … Read the rest
Subway Art Picnic Table
I’ve seen a lot of subway art projects and plenty of tables made from old doors, but I have to say this is the first time I’ve seen them combined. The contrasting red chairs are the perfect compliment to this … Read the rest
DIY Swim Suit / Towel Rack
NO more hanging bathing suits over the back of your patio chairs or the side of the bathtub. Take an old door, dress it up with brightly colored paint, add some hooks and cool lettering, and you have a fabulous … Read the rest
Swimming Pool Hooks
This is a fun idea. A simple design that keeps with the swimming pool theme, hang this outside the door or in your mudroom. maybe out by the pool, all depends where you want the kids to hang their wet … Read the rest
Vintage Glass Insulator Lighting
This is one of the coolest projects I’ve seen in a while. I didn’t even know you could get your hands on these telephone pole insulators, let alone make backyard lighting out of them! These look awesome day or night … 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
Rusty Sun Catcher
How fun is this?? Take a broken, rusty old rake and add some pretty baubles. Now you have a unique suncatcher for your backyard or porch. When rusty meets pretty so many good things happen. Head over to Queen of … Read the rest
Welcoming Stenciled Bench
You realize this bench, in its former life, was actually a twin headboard right? No? Well, believe me, if Gail gets a hold of something, you know it will be repurposed into something truly amazing. I love how this bench … Read the rest
How to Make a Windowbox
Want window boxes but don’t want to pay someone to install them for you? How about making your own from scratch! Here’s a great step by step tutorial that will take you from start to finish. Before you know it … 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
Americana Rustic Flag Sign
I really love this patriotic rustic flag sign that Nicole made. The best part about this project is that it’s super easy and the technique can be mirrored by anyone. You don’t have to be a painter or a decorator, … Read the rest