Summer is almost over, so this is a great time to collect those crafting supplies that nature is done with. Time to collect acorns, discarded bark, and yes, some driftwood. The other day I featured the amazing life sized Driftwood … Read the rest
4 Cool Number Projects
I’m loving the use of numbers on everything from front doors to furniture. What a great look and it works on just about anything. I could see having to exercise control here though, otherwise everything in your house might end … 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
Canned Flower Centerpiece
How simple and yet, so beautiful! Stop by and see Yoli at Apron Senorita to get a look at the lovely centerpiece she created from simple cans and lovely flowers.
See the canned flower centerpiece at Apron Senorita.… Read the rest
Bottle Cap Tray
Way to recycle! LOVE those bottle caps, painted and looking pretty. Oh the possibilities! Kudos to Sweet Something Designs for this fun and funky project.
See the tutorial for this bottle cap tray at Somewhat Simple, then be sure to … Read the rest
Watercolor Lanterns
Garden Mama made these beautiful lanterns from watercolor paint and jelly jars. Aren’t they gorgeous? I’m thinking that I must make some of these!
See the watercolor lantern tutorial at Garden Mama… Read the rest
Custom Tray End Tables
You know those luggage racks that are always right inside the door in hotel rooms, just under the coat hangers? Ali over at Honey and Maple Syrup put her genius to work and converted a luggage rack into this fabulous … Read the rest
How to make a Headboard Bench
Andy had removed the headboard from her bed and revamped the wall. She was left with a headboard, so she made it into this adorable bench! Love. Will you make me one Andy?
See how she made this headboard bench… Read the rest
Baby Crib Turned Porch Bench
Melanie from The Old White Cottage took apart a baby crib and morphed it into this fabulous bench for her front porch.
See the pretty crib to bench transformation on her blog. … Read the rest
String Lantern
I’ve made something similar to this with my kids using string. I love this more grown up version that uses twine and creates a lovely set of lanterns.
Pam over at Sallygoodin give you the string lantern tutorial here. … Read the rest
Outdoor Furniture Save
Susan at Ashtree Cottage pulled this charming little table and chair out of the trash and gave it new life. It’s amazing what a little paint can do.
See the trash to treasure feature at Ash Tree Cottage.… Read the rest
60 Summer Decorating Ideas
Martha has some great ideas for summertime decorating. I’ve already featured some, like this welcoming seashell mood lighting and this pretty sea glass tiled tray. She has plenty of pretty projects to spruce up your home with a summery … Read the rest
No-Sew Cushion Cover
I admire those that sew, but I’m not among them. Oh sure, I can sew basic things, but a seamstress I am most definitely not. Diane at In My Own Style made a summery seat cushion for her porch swing … Read the rest
Picnic Table Redo
Cindy from Applestone Cottage took an old, faded out picnic table (so many of us have one of these!) and turned it into this impressive piece of outdoor decor.
See the before and after of Cindy’s picnic table redo at … Read the rest
8 Easy to Build Fire Pits
I have a fire pit in my backyard. It took over 18 months before the brick came out of its stacked up position and actually into its proper shape. Why? Because I was waiting on a friend to build it … Read the rest