Eye Candy: 10 DIY Centerpiece Ideas for Fall

By: Brittnimehlhoff Oct 18, 2012

created at: 10/17/2012

With Thanksgiving around the corner and fall in full-swing, dinner parties are pretty popular this time of year. And what does every great host or hostess need at his or her dinner party, aside from great food and good company? An awesome centerpiece, of course. Here are our top ten favorite centerpiece ideas for… Continue Reading

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Celebrating Fall with 10 DIY Decorating Ideas

By: Brittnimehlhoff Oct 11, 2012

created at: 10/09/2012

Fall is my favorite season. Honestly, it is probably the only time of year I think about putting up decorations, aside from Christmas of course. The only trouble I have is that there are so many great projects out there, I never know which ones to try. So this year, I am on a mission to change that and have put together a list of my favorite fall DIY decorating ideas. Which ones will make their way into your home this… Continue Reading

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Eye Candy: 8 Inexpensive, Unique and DIYable Backsplash Ideas

By: Diy maven Sep 14, 2012

created at: 09/15/2012

A few months back, Sweetie and I installed a new backsplash in our kitchen. After multiple samples and trips to tile shops, we finally found the perfect tile: pencil- cut slate. At 17 bucks a square foot, it was a bit more than we thought we'd be spending, and, because it was pencil cut, it was tricky to work with as slate has a tendency to flake. The eight backsplash installations in this roundup have neither… Continue Reading

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Eye Candy: 7 Drool-Worthy Kitchen Pantries

By: Diy maven Aug 28, 2012

created at: 08/27/2012

Today, we're stepping away from the typical kitchen pantry offerings and taking a tour of some of the most amazing and unique pantries I've seen in a very long time. Whether they may make you drool, daydream or just gawk, enjoy.

This recessed area provides for a perfect pantry.… Continue Reading

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Eye Candy: 10 Inspiring Outdoor Dining Tables and Kitchen Ideas

By: Brittnimehlhoff Aug 27, 2012

created at: 08/25/2012

The weather is so nice this time of year. All I want to do is soak up the sunshine. Which means it is time for me, and you, to make use of the outdoors before the temperatures start to drop. Grab a few plates and fire up the grill, here are ten outdoor dining inspirations that will get even the homiest of homebodies off the couch and eating… Continue Reading

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Eye Candy: 12 Modern Wooden Bathrooms

By: Capreek Aug 22, 2012

created at: 08/22/2012

Wood and water: It seems counter-intuitive to mix the two, especially inside a home, doesn't it? But you can! Here are 10 modern bathrooms that pull it off with some serious style.… Continue Reading

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Eye Candy: 11 Droolworthy Tubs and Showers

By: Brittnimehlhoff Aug 16, 2012
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Kitchens and bathrooms are typically the most important rooms of the house when it comes to buying and selling a home. Have you ever heard that? It was something our realtor explained to us years ago and it has stuck with me since then. If you're working on beautifying your home, you're going to need some bathroom inspiration after that kitchen remodel is done. So here are 11 droolworthy tubs and showers to keep you inspired whenever you are ready.  … Continue Reading

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Roundup: Five Fabulous Dorm Room Makeovers

By: Diy maven Aug 01, 2012
created at: 08/01/2012
It occurred to me this morning that we've never had a dorm room makeover roundup here on Curbly. Heck, I'm not sure we've even had ONE before and after of a dorm room. Perhaps it's so as finding good examples is rather difficult. (Students too busy or too broke, I suppose.) Because of this, these makeovers (actually, they're more like moving in with style) span several years. No matter what their age, they're still fabulous! 

One thing a drab dorm room has going for it… Continue Reading
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Eye Candy: Soda Pop Tab Projects

By: Diy maven Jul 24, 2012
created at: 07/24/2012

Last week, my sweetie and I were spending some leisurely time in one of our favorite little towns on the Lake Superior's North Shore. Between climbing rocks and skipping stones, we visited a variety of shops. One of which had some of the best soda pop tab jewelry I've seen to date. They got me thinking about the advances people have been making using the humble closures in making stuff, which meant one thing: To the internet! So why did these five make the short list? Because not only are they amazing, the pop tops are almost… Continue Reading
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Eye Candy: Scrap Wood Walls

By: Diy maven Jul 17, 2012

created at: 07/10/2012
Scrap wood in a heap doesn't look so hot. Scrap wood installed on a wall, however, can look anywhere from eclectic to posh. Such walls seem to work in any room in the house and even outside the house. In this eye candy roundup, I've tried to find some of the best examples of… Continue Reading

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Roundup: Romantic Juliet Balconies

By: Diy maven Jul 12, 2012

created at: 07/09/2012

O Balcony, Balcony! wherefore art thou Balcony? Owners of Juliet balconies, the architectural term to describe 'false' or abbreviated balconies, oft lament their minis are not the 'real' thing. But with inspirational pictures like these, I'm lamenting not having one. 

Plants, of course, are often the first choice with which to decorate these kinds of balconies. 
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So much so, you can't even see the railings sometimes. 

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Eye Candy: Stairwell Wall Art

By: Craftmel May 23, 2012

created at: 05/22/2012

Some of the more head-scratching design spaces are where two levels meet: the stairwell.  Here are 6 designer and artist ideas to get some creative juices flowing.   spanspanThe stairwell above, featured on Elle Decor, shows not just your typical gallery wall- these photos are floor to ceiling, featuring 1,000 of the homeowners' favorites.

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Designer Patti Silverman used the same gallery art idea, except used a collection of vintage mirrors with intricate detailing as the artistic… Continue Reading

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Eye Candy: Typographic Wall Treatments

By: Mollymc May 17, 2012

created at: 05/15/2012

Raise your hand if you're a type nerd? Yep, that's what I thought. There's something about seeing beautifully designed words that truly makes them art! Here are 13 amazing… Continue Reading

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Eye Candy: 7 Neutral Interiors With High-Impact Art!

By: Capreek May 11, 2012

created at: 05/11/2012

Just because your walls and furniture are Neutral City, USA doesn't mean you can't bring color in! My favorite way to do that is through big, bright, high-impact art. Here are a few spaces that do that well--and with some serious… Continue Reading

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How To: Curate a Gallery Wall

By: Mollymc May 10, 2012

created at: 05/08/2012

So you wanna hang a gallery wall. You're not alone! They are an awesome way to fill up a big space with art and photos you love. Here's what you need to keep in mind when planning… Continue Reading

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