Looking for ideas to liven up your bathroom? Maybe you just need one more finishing touch or that final statement that says “I’m done!”. From making your own faux coral over at Finding My Aloha to creating a chevron shower … Read More...
Mini Polaroid Magnets
Isn’t this a fabulous idea for Mother’s Day? While Jenn over at Ambrosia made these for herself, I just think any mom would love this as a gift. Magnets made to look like miniature Polaroid pictures dotting the refrigerator, or … Read More...
Pretty Key Hook
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 More...
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 More...
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 More...
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 More...
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 More...
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 More...
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 More...
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 More...
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 More...
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 More...
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 More...
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 More...
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 More...
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 More...
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 More...
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 More...
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 More...
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 More...