Before and After: An Upholstered Stool Makeover -- Two Ways!

By: Capreek Nov 12, 2012

created at: 11/12/2012

It's always fun to see how someone transforms a piece of furniture, but it's especially interesting to see how that same piece is reinvented multiple times throughout its life. Take this little stool, for instance!… Continue Reading

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How To: Create Easy Fall Flower Arrangements

By: Matt allison Nov 07, 2012

created at: 11/07/2012

There is something rather magical about living a seasonal life, embracing the change as leaves turn from green to brown, orange and rust and what better way to further invite the outdoors in than embracing Fall inspired flower… Continue Reading

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Vintage Suitcase Makeover

By: Diy maven Oct 15, 2012

created at: 10/15/2012

Kelly spied some cute, striped suitcases at PB, but the $140 price tag for the pair wasn't pleasing. So, Kelly did what any clever DIYer would do, she made her own using an old $6 suitcase,… Continue Reading

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Win a $450 Shopping Spree from Euro Style Lighting!

By: Capreek Oct 09, 2012

created at: 10/09/2012

Curbly and Euro Style Lighting have teamed up to host an Olioboard design contest! Entering is easy (and the prizes are awesome!) -- read on for more details on how to enter.… Continue Reading

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Free Download: Vintage Botanical Printables

By: Matt allison Sep 26, 2012

created at: 09/25/2012

Over the the past year, I've been collecting vintage natural history prints from various thrift stores, car boot sales and markets for our gallery wall.

In laying them out I discovered that I had a few empty spaces I wanted to fill and stumbled across this great resource: BoContinue Reading

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DIY Andy Warhol Soup Can Organizers

By: Capreek Sep 21, 2012

created at: 09/20/2012

Target, in collaboration with Campbell's, recently released a limited edition line of Andy Warhol soup cans in celebration of the 50th anniversary of his famous screen print series. While I've been tempted to pick up a few, I don't really know what I'd do with them. Store them indefinitely on a shelf? Eat the contents; then what?… Continue Reading

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Roundup: 10 Stylish Chandelier Makeovers

By: Diy maven Sep 17, 2012

created at: 09/17/2012

Most chandelier makeovers we see on the intertubes these days consist of a quick shot of spray paint. Although they're always fun to see, when I started looking for projects for this roundup, I wanted to find chandelier makeovers that did something that went above and beyond just color transformations. Here are ten that will make you think outside the box. Or should I say 'can'? 

We had a light fixture in one of our houses that looked very much like Chelsie's. Brass with… Continue Reading

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Before and After: Rustic Outdoor Dining Set

By: Brittnimehlhoff Sep 13, 2012

created at: 09/07/2012

If you have ever come across an old table base, with no top, this before and after is one you'll want to bookmark for… Continue Reading

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How To: Cheater Chalkboard Art

By: Craftmel Sep 11, 2012

created at: 09/10/2012

If only we were all as talented as the chalkboard typography artists out there... but alas, not all of us possess that skill.  I'm all for this easy, "cheater" method that gets pretty close to the real deal.… Continue Reading

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Make It: DIY Tribal-Inspired Painted Baskets

By: Capreek Sep 03, 2012

created at: 09/02/2012

Well, THESE are awesome! I'm not a big basket person usually, but I would definitely make an exception for these DIY beauties.… Continue Reading

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Make It: DIY Upcycled Leather and Wood Shelf

By: Capreek Aug 28, 2012

created at: 08/26/2012

Still have a few ill-fitting belts left over from that drawer pull project? Put 'em to work as part of a reclaimed wood bookshelf!… Continue Reading

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Before & After: A Stylish Master Bath Makeover

By: Capreek Aug 27, 2012

created at: 08/26/2012

After completing their closet-turned-bathroom renovation earlier this year, the Chao family has been hard at work transforming their master bath from this...… Continue Reading

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How To: Make a DIY Scrap Wood Bathtub Caddy from "Recycled Home"

By: Diy maven Aug 27, 2012

created at: 08/27/2012

Here it is, as promised! The instructions for how you too can make a scrap-wood bathtub caddy, courtesy of RECYCLED HOME: Transform Your Home Using Salvaged Materials by Rebecca Proctor and published by Laurence King. Rebecca's tutorial is straight out of the pages of her book, but I'll add notes in brackets as to how we modified ours (pictured… Continue Reading

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Make It: DIY Striped Neon Vases

By: Capreek Aug 23, 2012

created at: 08/23/2012

I love this DIY project! It's easy, quick, and -- like I'm always saying -- a great way to give thrifted glassware a kick in the pants!… Continue Reading

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Make It: Repurposed DIY Button Thumbtacks!

By: Capreek Aug 21, 2012

created at: 08/21/2012

Buttons. I have a small drawer full of them, because "you never know when you might need them -- that cardigan could lose a button one day". Sound familiar? Some of them are even for clothing items I no longer own! That's just crazy. I figure it's time to do something with these little shiny baubles and this simple DIY project is just the thing!… Continue Reading

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