I recently showed you a simple egg shell mosaic vase that I made with the broken shells of some colored Easter eggs. It’s pretty, but it pales in comparison to the work I found from artist Linda Biggers. Linda … Read the rest
Jenga Framed Mirror
I’m impressed! Talk about a thrifty way to decorate. Kori from Moms of All Trades saw a unique mirror made with wood planks, but the price tag of $120.00 was a bit more than she wanted to spend. So she … Read the rest
Clam Basket Candle Chandelier
I stumbled across a blog by Karin Lidbeck. She’s a stylist, lifestyle editor, designer and scout for several different home and lifestyle type magazines. She created this stunningly simple hanging chandelier for Country Living Magazine, along with several other ideas … Read the rest
Stones: Sketches and Quotes
I wish I could tell you who created these. In fact, if you know please tell me. I found them while browsing around Pinterest. These are so awesome, and if you have a stead hand, I’m sure you could make … Read the rest
6 Pretty Springtime Wreaths
Easter weekend is just about here, so now is a great time to spruce up your front door with a springtime wreath. There are quite a few pretty designs out there, I’ve gathered a few that caught my eye recently. … Read the rest
Restoration Hardware Inspired Pillow
I love number projects. I have quite a few saved to show you! Here’s just one of many, this great numbered pillow made by Angie over at The Country Chic Cottage. She gives you a full tutorial on how to … Read the rest
Make Your Own Bangles
Decoupaging is a great way to dress up just about anything, including bracelets! Hit the dollar store or thrift store and find some plain Jane bangles, then dress them up using Mod Podge and different types of embellishments and you’ll … Read the rest
Faux Stone Planter
Using a combination of sponge painting, black washing and splattering, find out how to turn a boring plastic planter into one that looks like concrete or stone, but without the hefty price tag (not to mention the He-Man weight!). Get … Read the rest
Make Some Burlap Napkin Rings
It’s almost Easter, time to dress up the table before company arrives. My friend Jen over at Tatertots and Jello has a fabulous tutorial for dressing up dollar store napkin rings with burlap and jewelry embellishments. I found some napkin … Read the rest
Trunk Revamp: Before and After
I’m not sure why I’ve been holding on to this for so long. I have many project links that I save and mean to feature, but there’s only so much time in each day. So today, I’m randomly going through … Read the rest
Wired Button Decorative Accents
Back in January I came across this post from Corey at Life with Little Ones. She shows you several different ways to use some wire and several buttons to create pretty and whimsical decorations on old cans, door knobs, and … Read the rest
PB Inspired Airplane Art
I’m honestly rather surprised at myself. I thought I had featured this piece of art before, but apparently I haven’t. I just happened across it today and had to share it with you, just in case you haven’t seen it … Read the rest
Aging a new wooden toolbox
A little over a year ago, Lacy’s son made a wooden toolbox in shop class. Slightly uneven and completely naked of stain or paint, it was begging for a vintage make over. Lacy set to work painting, crackling, painting some … Read the rest
Cool Coat Rack from a Cabinet Door
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