So I’ve already decided that I want Beth from The Stories of A 2 Z to come over and redo all the lighting in my home. She has a creative eye and comes up with some fabulous ideas. This chic … Read More...
Paper Roses
Sara has a fun blog, it’s called Creative Jewish Mom, and she definitely lives up to that name. Recently, she made these lovely roses out of patterned papers. Just look at how pretty they look arranged in this colorful basket!… Read More...
How to Make a Built In Bookcase
Marianne over at the blog Songbird has taken an Ikea Billy Bookcase and turned it into a beautiful built in bookcase. Marianne gives you a step by step tutorial on how she did it.
Check out the built in bookcase … Read More...
Make Your Own Tire Swing
I’ve always wanted a tire swing, but never had quite the right tree to hang it in. Therefore, I shall live vicariously through Stephanie Lynn of Under the Table and Dreaming.
See exactly how she did it so you can … Read More...
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 More...
Gina’s Etsy Success Secrets
Gina from The Shabby Chic Cottage receives quite a few questions from readers about her Etsy success. As you know, Etsy is an online marketplace of large proportions that allows artisans and crafters a place to sell their wares using … Read More...
Arts and Craft Fairs
Looking for something to do, something to see? Below is a listing of various festivals and art exhibits across the country and in Canada. Maybe there’s one by you!
WISCONSIN: Bristol Renaissance Faire (through 9/6)
Nineteen-day Renaissance Faire including a … Read More...
DIY Lap Tray
Now this is smart. I just love it when I come across a project that’s just plain creative as all get out. I mean, don’t get me wrong, everything I find and post here is creative, of course. But some … Read More...
Flower Cart Revamp
Yard Sale + $4.00 = Rusty old flower cart. Sounds like a great deal to me! This little cart sat in Sandy’s garage all winter long, then all spring, then summer came.. well, you get the picture. But she pulled … Read More...
Free Wipe Off Labels
Organize all your “stuff” with these downloadable labels from In My Own Style. She has free PDFs you can grab and she’ll tell you the how to as well. I think these are just what I’ve been looking for!
Go … Read More...
Pretty DIY Cake Stand
I’m a sucker for cake plates and stands. You may remember that I recently shared some cool cake plates and cupcake platters a week ago. Well I’m back with more today. I came across a blog called Life with Little … Read More...
Sci-Fi Bar Stools
These bar stools were jazzed up using Mod Podge, old calendar pages, and some trim. Cool huh? Wouldn’t these be awesome in a game room? That is, if I had a game room…
Get some inspiration from Made by … Read More...
Vintage Frame Collage
I’ve begun looking at thrift store and garage sale frames in a whole new light. Not sure why it took me this long to do so, as so many others around the blogosphere seem to have been at it for … Read More...
Nautical Ladder Shelf
I came upon a post by Suzanne at Meridian Road. She took an old ladder, painted it, and hung it on the wall. But it wasn’t quite finished. So she dolled it up with some nautical knick knacks and turned … Read More...
Unique Area Rugs
Have you ever thought of having an area rug that looks like an egg made sunny side up? How about one that looks like a giant slice of on old tree trunk? Check out all these unique area rugs over … Read More...
Bench Makeover
Mary over at Mary’s Meanderings had been saving the frame of an old bench that had seen better days. Then she pulled out some leftover wood flooring slats and went to work. Just look at the gorgeous result!
See Mary’s … Read More...
Beautiful Chair Redo
While this pretty chair is the star of this post, you really must visit Three Pixie Lane to see the entire room. After browsing all of the pictures and soaking in this gorgeous room, it makes me wish I was … Read More...
Lovely Counter Herb Garden
I love herbs. I have quite a few growing outside, but having little pots of them on the kitchen counter is so convenient! if you have a sunny window, you’ll want to make these little pots.
Head over to Blueberry … Read More...
Silvery Sea and Starfish Display
I love how chic this ocean arrangement looks! See how Heather from Fresh Poppy Design took a few different elements and put them all together to achieve this great look.
See Heather’s glittery starfish decoration project here.
Snapple Vases
I’m really enjoying everything I see come out of the fun blog The Hand Me Down House. Amanda has some really great ideas, and these adorable vases made from Snapple bottles are no exception.
See how Amanda made these great … Read More...