Pretty up a plain old piece of wood with some paint, a few hooks and a clamp for a mason jar. Toss in some faux flowers and hang on the wall. Instant loveliness to look at each day. Check out … Read the rest
6 Ways to Dress Up Your Walls
One of the easiest and most cost effective ways to decorate or change up a room is with wall art. There are so many amazing ideas out there, and I have been collecting them. Whether you have the painting gene … Read the rest
How to Paint a Plastic Resin Patio Table Set
Painting a plastic resin patio table red is a super fun way to refresh your outdoor space, and honestly, it’s easier than you might think. I decided to give it a go myself after realizing my old, faded table had … Read the rest
Wall Mural: Branches, Twirls and Doves
I’ve been wanting to show you this for a couple of weeks, but I hadn’t had time to get it posted on my blog yet. A while ago my daughter wanted me to paint a mural on her bedroom wall. … Read the rest
SNAP Creative Conference
If you are a craft blogger you’ll want to hear about the new conference “SNAP – Creativity at your fingertips”. The first conference will meet in Salt Lake City, Utah on April 19-21, 2012. So you have an entire year … Read the rest
Advice Needed for Redoing Table
So the other day someone posted a question on my Facebook fan page asking about what route to take when refinishing a dining room table. I am definitely not an expert in that arena and was trying to think who … Read the rest
DIY Nautical Starfish Headboard
I love beachy decor. In fact on more than one occasion I have considered redecorating my bedroom with all beach type items. My bedroom set is dark though, so it would be quite an undertaking, so for now I’ll just … Read the rest
Make a Stenciled Rug
Runners and throw rugs can be really pricey. Even WalMart’s price tags can give you sticker shock when looking for floor coverings. Well here’s an ingenious idea for making your own runner using a drop cloth, cabinet liner, some acrylic … Read the rest
Coffee Table from Pallets
Inspired by a table she found on Pinterest, Jessica asked her husband to put together this charming coffee table using some old pallets he had collected in his stash. After a little white washing and the addition of a white … Read the rest
Spring Vases in a Frame
Isn’t this rustic and beautiful? I love the look of the chicken wire, the distressed frames and the soft beauty of the flowers all mingled together. This arrangement would look lovely inside your home or in an outdoor seating area. … Read the rest
Eggshell Mosaic Art by Linda Biggers
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