Make It: Colorful DIY Braided Fabric Scrap Basket
Put old t-shirts, fabric scraps, and discarded bedding to use with this fun -- and functional -- DIY… Continue Reading
How To: Make a Orimono Pillow
Anthropologie's delightful Orimono Pillow takes patchwork to a new and fresh level. Not so fresh is the price. Eight-eight bucks. Ouch! Mim had the same reaction, so she made a DIY version that set her back a schmeezily $3. The outcome? Nothing… Continue Reading
Affordable Outdoor Style: DIY Patio Swing Makeover
Adding some style to your outdoor space doesn't need to be expensive. Take some advice from this affordable patio swing makeover and work with what you've… Continue Reading
An Outstanding Outdoor Room Makeover
Centsational Girl, Kate, helped her friend Cheryl re-do her outdoor living space. The 'room' had a lot of things going for it. Great furniture and a lovely pergola, to name a few. But the space wasn't as 'pretty' as… Continue Reading
Roundup: 7 Blue Jeans Turned Aprons
Who doesn't have a pair of blue jeans that have seen better days? Usually, I save those for 'work' jeans, but I'm thinking I may have to rescue a pair from the stack to make an
Curbly Shopping Guide: Stylish Outdoor Seating Under $100
I don't know if you noticed, but... IT'S MAY! May brings a handful of rainy days, sure, but also the promise of summer and warm evenings spent outside with friends, some good food, and a cold drink or two. Get your outdoor space entertainment-ready with these stylish and affordable seating… Continue Reading
Make It: Colorful DIY Dip-Dyed Bed Linens and Throw Pillows
I'm still loving the "dip dyed" trend, especially when applied to textiles, as it has more of an organic, water-color type effect rather than an opaque, colorblocked look. I think I might snag some plain white bedding and give this project a whirl this… Continue Reading
BIG Tiny Laundry Room Makeover
For being tiny (about 94 inches wide), Chrissy's laundry room is big on style. Of course, it wasn't always that way. Above is how it looked before she made it over. Utilitarian: yes. Inviting: not so much. After sewing curtains to hide the wire shelving, a new… Continue Reading
Light 'Em Up: A Colorful String Light Project
Haven't you always wanted to have some string lights hanging over your summer dinner party or in your child's bedroom? It's definitely a fantasy of mine! This easy and colorful project knocked my socks off and it will surprise you too when you see how it was… Continue Reading
Chair Makeovers: From Queen Anne to Queen Awesome
These two Queen Anne chairs were stuck in a time warp. Their sturdy builds made them perfect makeover specimens. The first, a Harden-made pleather-seated dining chair, is part… Continue Reading
Make It: DIY Outdoor Awning
We're about a month into spring and the weather is already warming up. Soon it will be time to dust off those outdoor chairs and spruce up the backyard because summer, believe it or not, is right around the corner. So, if you're looking for an outdoor project to tackle now, before the temeperatures really start to rise, try this weekend project for a backyard DIY awning.
Make This! Renter-Friendly DIY Typography Wall Art
When you're renting, wall art can be a sensitive subject. Usually, it involves a whole lot of holes in the wall or a whole lot of painting, only to have to spackle and paint the walls again when you move out. Luckily, I have a solution that won't harm your walls and definitely makes a big impact, without a single hole or drop of paint.
How To: Turn a Hula Hoop into a Barrel Shade
What's that old saying? Necessity is the mother of all invention? In this case, the necessity was 'erasing' a chandelier that had fallen out of favor with its owner, Amanda. Ultimately, she embraced her inner inventor and… Continue Reading
Curbly House: Our Bathroom Reveal
After much ado about color, we are finally finished with the Curbly House bathroom (for now). We thought we were ready to reveal the room months ago, but then I got cold feet and decided to re-paint the room. When our friends at Sherwin-Williams invited us to participate in their National Painting Week once again, I knew our bathroom was the room that was going to get a mini-makeover in preparation for its big debut.
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10 Do-It-Yourself Hanging Mobiles
Mobiles are a fun and unique way to hang all kinds of art in the home. Traditionally, they were hung over cribs where babies sleep. The mobiles we've rounded up here are made with all kinds of crafty mediums and prove that you don't need a baby in the house to have some cool hanging art around you! … Continue Reading
How To: Turn Cardboard Boxes into Colorful Leather Handled Storage Bins
I'm a bit of an online shopper... and with online shopping comes cardboard shipping boxes. Lots of 'em. I usually hold on to them "just in case" or take them to our neighborhood recycling bin. But this clever upcycling project has me thinking about them in a whole new light!… Continue Reading
Make It: DIY Faux Leather iPad Sleeve
Sewing projects tend to go on the bottom of my to-do lists. Unless they're super easy, I forget about them. Luckily, this iPad sleeve can be made by anyone who can sew a straight line! … Continue Reading
Make It: Custom DIY Window Bench -- with Storage!
If you're planning your spring and summer projects, definitely add this custom DIY window bench to the list! It's beautiful, comfortable, and oh so functional.… Continue Reading
How To: Turn Builder-Grade Blinds into Designer Roman Shades
Ah... mini blinds. The bane of every home and apartment on the planet -- and an eyesore, for sure. But installing custom window treatments can get out-of-control expensive very quickly. So what's a mini-blind-loathing homeowner (or renter!) to do? Work with what you've got -- and make it better!… Continue Reading
How To: Make a Cozy DIY Yarn-Wrapped Stool
Have a stool that's seen better days? Put down the paint and try this makeover idea instead!… Continue Reading
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