It's a fact. I can't resist a good stool-related DIY project. Stools are just so handy, ya know? And they make great makeover fodder, like this super stylish and modern stitched-leather… Continue Reading
Learn how to make a set of thick, leather coasters that look like buttons using a die cut letterpress… Continue Reading
We're nearing the finish line of our office makeover (more on that later) and so I've turned my attention to some of the finer details... details like, you know, mouse pads. After a desperate search to find some that blended form and function in a way that made my aesthetic-loving soul happy -- and failing -- I decided to make my own. And I'm glad I did because, holy cow, I love them!… Continue Reading
Well... THIS is cool! Before you think to toss an ill-fitting belt into the trash (or donation bin), check out this awesome DIY… Continue Reading
...or wallet, or pencil holder, or mouse… Continue Reading
Our mail inevitably ends up in a massive pile on the little desk in our kitchen. It grows and grows and, needless to say, we avoid that area like the plague. I wonder if having an adorable mail basket holder like this one would make the chore of sorting through it more enjoyable?… Continue Reading
Matt from Wood&Faulk is kind of my hero. He's always making beautiful things from simple materials and, frankly, completely and utterly blowing my mind. Like this vintage-y camera case, for example. It's gorgeous! And so… Continue Reading
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
These leather strap cabinet pulls are a gorgeous--not to mention highly clever--DIY alternative to run-of-the-mill, big box hardware. All you need are a few simple… Continue Reading
These simple leather journals or sketchbooks would make great holiday gifts for the writers, doodlers, list-makers, or note-takers in your life. I don't know about you but I want to make a hundred of these and give them to everyone I… Continue Reading
I know that the time to host family and friends for cozy dinners and parties is upon us, so I thought it would be a good idea to make some napkin rings to make place settings a little more festive. Read on to make this VERY easy… Continue Reading
Companies that specialize in restoring leather and plastics are in high demand these days, and it's no wonder when you take a gander at before and after pics of sofa in need of… Continue Reading
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I have been obsessed with flooring lately. A former mentor of mine said that all design begins with the foundation or the floor. The floor sets the tone for how we perceive a space. The following is a ranking of my favorite solutions, many of which are quite affordable. The photo above is of the Ameni Hotel in Greece by Stavros Papayianni.
5. Carpet Tiles. (Photo: Design Sponge… Continue Reading
Do you not love this headboard? I've been imagining it and it suddenly appeared. I think it's… Continue Reading
Designer Inghua Ting makes some very beautiful things out of salvaged materials. One of them is floor tile fashioned out of vintage belts. Her in-house artisans sift through the available belts, using about one… Continue Reading
If you're pining for a leather sofa but can't part with the cash it would take to get one, Sure Fit now offers a faux leather line of slipcovers. Durable and easy to clean, prices start at $19.99 for pillows… Continue Reading
Enough of Christmas aleady! Dudecraft got my creative juices flowing today with this post of a round floor covering made from recycled, old belts. Frankly, I think these are brand new belts made to look vintage. Old belts would be very wavy.
This can be done, however. I've made all sorts of things with belts. One summer I volunteered at our State Fair to help out in a booth that did some amazing leathercrafting. Now this is something I can use! Check out the leather… Continue Reading
Photo Image: Mary Ray
Feeling skiddish about the prospect of sewing leather with your household sewing machine? Well, here's the skinny--If your machine leans more towards old and heavy rather than shaky, lightweight and full of plastic parts, chances are you can… Continue Reading
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