It sounds almost un-American … is there such a thing as too much lawn in a culture that glorifies riding lawn mowers and robotic grass trimmers? The overwhelming feeling about lawns seems to be “the more the better”. And if they’re more uniform than your wall-to-wall carpeting, even better. Well, Evelyn Hadden, an award-winning gardening author […]
Okay my fellow Curblians, today we embark on a month-long how-to extravaganza of the outdoor decor variety! First up is my original design for an Eames-inspired trellis. It’s super easy to make, which means you don’t have to be an experienced carpenter to get fantastic results. So, without further ado….let’s get started!
First, the obvious: a shelving system made from repurposed coffee tables. Â Holy cow! Â Â
I’ve never been terribly fond of kitchen banquettes, but sometimes they are the best way to use space efficiently. It also helps if they’re ‘done’ well. Here are six examples with a fresh, modern appeal that might have you re-thinking the banquette as well. The banquette pictured above does its duty splendidly
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve probably noticed the wool felt craze that’s been going on the last year or two. Â People are using it to make pretty much everything imaginable, from simple circular coasters to laser-cut rugs and now: geometric wall tiles! Â Â
On a recent visit to on-demand clothing and home goods store Anthropologie, Megan spied the stylized faux flowers above. “How did they make these?” she, like any good DIYer wondered. So, she looked closer. And the unexpected material emerged in an a-ha!-now-I-can-totally-make-these moment of delight. Can you guess what they’re made from? Â
Think of astroturf. Do images of 1950’s ‘welcome’ mats or indoor sport stadiums came to mind? If so, check out these examples of the oh-so-green faux lawns used in home decor. You’ll never think of astroturf in exactly the same way ever again.
Brooke says, “I have seen some SAWEEEEEET lamps out there right now with spheres on the lamp bases. I wanted to try and make my own version, but it has taken me a few weeks to come up with a worthy alternative for the lamp base. If I used styrofoam, it wouldn’t look smooth. If I […]
Are you chrysophobic? If so, you may want to turn away because this post will give you a case of the yips something fierce. What IS chrysophobia? Take a look at these pictures and take a guess.    Orange has never been so minimal as it is in this bathroom. The the tile choice in this […]
From straight up modern to a little bit British Colonial, bedrooms by the sea rank up there with some of the most romantic imaginable. And, yes, sometimes it’s more about the view than the decor!
Warning: For anyone who doesn’t have a pantry and wants one, these makeovers will only make you want one MORE! And for those of you who DO have pantries, they just may make you want to do some serious organization. (Visit the links to see how each
Is there anything hotter in interior design right now than gallery walls?? And the more art the better, it appears. Just take a look at these babies. Skimpy of art, they are NOT.
Every home needs a “landing strip”: that place near the door to put your keys, sunglasses, phone, mail, purses, things you need to take with you, and all the other important stuff that comes in and out of your home everyday. A basket is a great idea, or a storage bench, or a small shelf. […]
Whether the rug comes from a big box store, Ikea or even a rummage sale, a paint brush and paint can create something quite fabulous. Just take a look at these five rugs that got the diy once-over. First up is a sisal rug
If you’re in the process of decorating your space, this may be the single most helpful tool you could own: a paint chip keychain custom-made from your own color palette! Â It’s a simple DIY project that will make shopping for furniture, fabric, or accessories that much easier. Â
This month, we’re going to be doing a bunch of potty posts. As awkward as it sometimes is to talk about, the bathroom is a crucial room. Expect some roundups (sinks, shower curtains) and rants (bidets, why they’re awesome). To start things off, I’m re-linking our bathroom cleaning cheat sheet from earlier this year. It […]
This entry door is–hands down–one of the most interesting I’ve ever seen. Makes you wonder what the rest of the facade looks like, no? Well, here it is:
Oh my goodness. Â This may be one of the coolest DIY terrarium / vertical garden / house plant projects I’ve ever seen. Â I don’t know about you, but the thought of making my own tiny magnetic vertical garden is enough to make me want to cover every surface in my house in a magnetic material […]
Have you noticed that hallways are often overlooked thoroughfares of the common abode? My center hall was forgotten for years, and then a while back we decided to turn it into a ‘gallery’. New paint, light fixture and some of my original photographs  was all it needed to make it a place in which people […]
Since graduating from college, I’ve slowly been developing good knife technique in the kitchen. I’ve learned that big, sharp knifes are actually safer, have been practicing efficient and consistent ways to prep all sorts of fresh veggies, aromatics like onions and garlic, and even a bit of DIY butchering. And, ever since I got good […]
