Before & After: A DIY Upholstered Bed Frame
This cheap, plain wooden bed frame gets a classy and masculine update for a fraction of the cost of similar beds. Intrigued? Check out the 'after' and the full DIY scoop below! … Continue Reading
This cheap, plain wooden bed frame gets a classy and masculine update for a fraction of the cost of similar beds. Intrigued? Check out the 'after' and the full DIY scoop below! … Continue Reading
Make It: Easy No-Sew Roman Shades
I'm on a quest to find new window treatments that are affordable and stylish and, well, affordable. What we have now are some discolored, plastic "wood" blinds that have ceased to open properly. I love the look of Roman shades, but hate the typical expense associated with having them custom made. So, what's a girl to do? Make her own! Without sewing a single stitch! … Continue Reading
Make It: DIY Hanging Planter Garden
Make use of all that vertical space on your porch, deck, or balcony with an easy, make-it-in-a-single-afternoon DIY hanging planter garden!… Continue Reading
Before & After: A DIY Pegboard Headboard!
I always love seeing creative, affordable solutions to decor dilemmas and this DIY pegboard headboard does not… Continue Reading
How to: Make DIY Rainbow Party Food Picks
Summer is here and in full swing, which means lots of backyard parties with lots of food! Here is a quick DIY project to take your food presentation up a notch. … Continue Reading
Make It: A Colorful DIY Painted Glass Table
This painted table is all kinds of hot geometric goodness! The real kicker, of course, is that it's super affordable. Oh, and completely… Continue Reading
Sew It: Easy Scarf Blouse
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You're walking around in your local thrift store and you catch sight of two awesome silk scarves... they even coordinate with each other! What do to with them? Well, make a cool summer blouse, of course! Mixed-media artist Rachael of Talk2TheTrees shows how to take two scarves and sew only 4 seams- no cutting needed- to get a pretty new top! Half the work is done for you, since no hemming is required. The tutorial is on her blog.
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How to: Create This Look - Striped Hallway with Sunburst Mirror
Getting a high end look on a budget is totally possible. All you need is a little elbow grease. Let's break down this gorgeous foyer by Muse Interiors to see how you can recreate… Continue Reading
Diamonds Are Forever... And Foldable!
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If diamonds really did come in such vivid colors, I think I'd be tempted to get one in every color. Especially if they were as inexpensive as FREE, like this fascinatingly faceted assortment. I can't get over the awesomeness of this PAPER project! We all have paper lying around, right? Anyone coming up on their one year wedding anniversary? I may have missed that Paper Anniversary opportunity by 6 years, but I'm also… Continue Reading
DIY Idea: Painted Teacup Planters
These teacup planters would look absolutely adorable on a kitchen windowsill or even on your desk in a sunny… Continue Reading
A Little Spring Fun: How to Make a DIY Modern Pillar Planter
Hi! I’m Alexandra Hedin – a lifestyle and entertaining expert from the Pacific Northwest. I provide inspiration, recipes, and crafts for creating a lovely life. It doesn’t take much to make everyday lovely – or to have fun. And isn’t that what life is about? All week I’ll be here showing you how I threw together a little springtime affair that takes only a little thought and… Continue Reading
A Little Spring Fun: How to Make Kissing Coasters
Hi! I’m Alexandra Hedin – a lifestyle and entertaining expert from the Pacific Northwest. I provide inspiration, recipes, and crafts for creating a lovely life. It doesn’t take much to make everyday lovely – or to have fun. And isn’t that what life is about? All week I’ll be here showing you how I threw together a little springtime affair that takes only a little thought and some… Continue Reading
Roundup: 10 Affordable DIY Modern Wall Art Projects!
Bare walls are the pits. Liven those bad boys up with some affordable modern art -- that you made yourself! Here are ten of our favorite DIY wall art projects to make this… Continue Reading
How To: Make a DIY Leather Bowl from Scraps!
If you've seen those leather scrap bundles at your local craft store and have wondered what to do with them, wonder no more! We've got a simple afternoon DIY project that will add a touch of rustic charm to your decor -- for… Continue Reading
Eye Candy: 12 Brilliant Craft Room Organization and Storage Ideas!
I don't know about you, but my craft supplies tend to find themselves shoved into boxes and bins without any rhyme or reason. One of the items on my ever-growing list of things to do is to tackle this organizational mess. I mean, it's utter chaos! Applying a few (or all) of these brilliant craft room storage ideas would definitely be a step in the right direction. If your craft supply situation is similar, read… Continue Reading
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