My husband used to be a painter. That was in the day when wallpaper was a big deal, everyone wanted it. He hated it. It’s messy, sticky, and almost impossible to remove. So instead of using wallpaper, try your hand … Read the rest
Decorating Magazine Holders
Tammy from Not Just Paper and Glue found a great bargain on cardboard magazine holder, then prettied them up. She shows us how she spray painted, decorated and labeled them to come up with this lovely, organized way to hide … Read the rest
Win a $30,000 Kitchen Makeover
DIY Network and Food Network Magazine are searching for the Worst Kitchen in America! Enter now for your chance to win a complete kitchen renovation from DIY Network’s home-improvement experts. Check out the details here.… Read the rest
Button Monogram Pillow
I love projects with buttons. You can sometimes find a bag full of them at the thrift store or on a garage sale table. I always have a ton of them in all different colors just in case inspiration strikes. … 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
10 Fab DIY Photo Displays
My husband asked me the last time we moved why I no longer hang up all the family photos in the hallway. You know the display. It looks like your Aunt Gertrude’s house with all the 8×10 frames filled … 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
PB Inspired Armillary for the Yard
Christin at Pregnant with Power Tools recently showed us how to make an amazing armillary out of embroidery hoops to display in your home. This time, Christin went one step further, and using barrel hoops she created this fabulous piece … Read the rest
Which glue to use?
Using Vinyl Decoration for Borders
The ladies at How Does She? are getting creative again! This time Alison will show you how to use a Dingbat font on your computer to create these super cute vinyl cut outs to use as a car themed bedroom … Read the rest
Peekaboo Painted Shower Curtain
Sometimes you see a project that just makes you smile. For me, this is one of those projects. Kim over at A Girl and a Glue Gun, took a clear shower curtain and painted it, leaving convenient portholes for you … 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
Meet Illinois Artisans
Meet Illinois Artisans & Purchase One-of-a-Kind Art Made in Illinois
AUGUST 13 – 14 at Visitor Information Center, Pearson at Michigan Ave.
WHO: Chicago Office of Tourism and the Illinois Artisans Program, which focuses
national attention on the rich heritage … Read the rest
Tween Bedroom Makeover
As mom to one teenage girl, two teen boys, and one tween boy, I have definitely been asked the question “Can we paint my room black?” Um, NO. I have to take my hat off to Kristi over at The … Read the rest
Faux Marble Ceiling
Isn’t that ceiling just marvelous? Imagine how much you would have to pay someone to do that for you. Suzy over at Suzy’s Artsy Craftsy Sitcom did it for under $50.00!
She’ll show you how to do it too in … Read the rest