I stopped by Robin’s blog, All Things Heart and Home and found a great tutorial on how to paint wood blinds. Wood blinds are costly, so if you have them and they need a pick me up, do it yourself! … Read More...
Curtain Rods from Old Fence
I love how Rachelle from Adventures in Creating took an old rusty piece of fencing, added some finials, and created her own unique curtain rods.
See how Rachelle made curtain rods from old fencing at Adventures in Creating.
Dip Dyeing Inspired by Martha
The August issue of Martha Stewart’s magazine showed different ways to dip dye fabrics and other items. If you haven’t seen it, it’s actually quite cool and Paint Me Plaid has posted a couple of Martha’s examples.
See how Paint … Read More...
Beachy Shelf
17 year old blogger, Robby, took a shelf his grandfather made and turned it into this beautiful piece. His blog is new, but I’ll definitely be keeping my eye on it, some gorgeous work there.
See Robby’s beautiful beachy shelf … Read More...
Painting Furniture Hardware
Instead of buying new hardware for your furniture revamp project, consider painting the existing pieces. Buying hardware can be pricey, depending on your tastes, and the paint available these days allows such flexibility. Whether it’s black, white, a bright color, … Read More...
Made Over Dresser
Donna over at DH Designs found a beautifully curved dresser with lovely celtic accents and updated it into this beautiful piece of furniture.
See how Donna accomplished this and made over this dresser at DH Designs.
DIY Video: Decoupage Craft Paper Floor
You might remember from last week when I showcased a project from FamilyCorner.com explaining how to refinish a floor using paper bags. Talk about a recycling project! Well this week, Jami from An Oregon Cottage shares a video tutorial … Read More...
Playroom Shadow Boxes
Julie over at Crae’s Creations put together these colorful shadow boxes for her childrens’ playroom. She also has another shadowbox design that you’ll want to see.
Check out both shadow box designs at Crae’s Creations.
Spice Rack to Book Shelf
Mrs. M from Completely Cottage took an old spice rack, gave it a coat of paint, and now it adorns the wall in her daughter’s room as a book holder. Great idea!
See the spice rack turned bookshelf at Completely … Read More...
Metallic Secretary Desk
I’ve become quite captivated by Ann Marie’s talent for taken an old piece of junk furniture and giving it new life. it’s like the Island of Misfit Toys from Rudolph, I can see that sad piece of furniture turned happy … Read More...
Cabinet Makeover
I am absolutely smitten with this project. You see I have a similar project in my head that I just haven’t had time to do, but this may just push me in that direction! This is definitely a makeover for … Read More...
Bold Blue Dresser
Cassie over at Primitive & Proper took an old dresser she found on Craigslist, and turned it into this blue beauty. I’m all for sprucing up a room with color, reminds me of walking through a model home… swoon!
See … Read More...
Folded Paper Flowers
What a fun summery accent these make! Kristin over at Striving to Be More made this cute flowers out of accordian style folded paper.
Get the tutorial for these folded paper flowers at Kristin’s blog.
Boy’s Aviator Room
Ann Marie from Twice Lovely took an old waterfall dresser she picked up at Goodwill and turned it into this amazing aviator themed dresser for her son’s room. Don’t you just love it! She made a matching head and footboard … Read More...
Custom Tray End Tables
You know those luggage racks that are always right inside the door in hotel rooms, just under the coat hangers? Ali over at Honey and Maple Syrup put her genius to work and converted a luggage rack into this fabulous … Read More...
PB Inspired Shelf
I love projects that are inspired by Pottery Barn and the like. Jillian over at The Virginia House put together this lovely shelf which was inspired by a PB shelf with a price tag of… are you ready? $350! Really? … Read More...
Owl Stool
When I saw this cute little stool that Erin from Lemon Tree Creations posted, I knew I just had to share it. I used to collect owls, so this really struck me. Cute isn’t it?
See how Erin made this … Read More...
Handkerchief Wreath
Melissa from Those Northern Skies created this lovely wreath from a bunch of pretty little handkerchiefs.
She’ll give you the how-to so you can make your own handkerchief wreath on her blog.
1 Chair 3 Looks
I can’t tell you how many times I have seen these types of chairs at garage sales and thrift stores, each time passing them by. Then someone with a creative eye, like Kristine of The Painted Hive, comes along and … Read More...
String Lantern
I’ve made something similar to this with my kids using string. I love this more grown up version that uses twine and creates a lovely set of lanterns.
Pam over at Sallygoodin give you the string lantern tutorial here.