Before and After: A Bland Cottage Kitchen Gets a Colorful Makeover
An outdated kitchen gets a colorful and quirky facelift.
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Roundup: 13 Gold and Copper DIY Ideas for This Year’s Thanksgiving Dinner
Move over brown and orange, there’s a new color scheme in town this Thanksgiving: gold and copper.
How to: Make a DIY Chalkboard Cheese Serving Tray
Learn how to make your own colorful, wooden cheese serving tray, complete with a chalkboard stripe for easy labeling.
How-To: Rustic Wood Wall
Add warmth and texture to your home with this rustic wood wall tutorial by Aspen Summit.
How To: ‘Dip Dye’ Pillowcase the Easy Way to Create an Ombre Effect
Brittni Mehlhoff When it comes to DIY, dip dyeing is a great way to transform fabric for various projects. But, there are a couple of big downsides to this technique. It’s super messy, it takes a while to boil the water to the right temperature, and you have to carefully mix the ingredients, etc. So, […]
Trend Alert: 10 Feather-Inspired DIY Projects
Simple Stylings Feathers became popular a year or two ago, but lately they’ve been taking over the internet… it seems like every time I scroll down the page on Pinterest there’s another feather-inspired piece. So I thought I’d share ten of my favorite feathery finds with all of you! Â Â
How To: Make Large-Scale Artwork on a Modest Budget of $10 or Less
Brittni Mehlhoff Artwork can take a room from good to great in a matter of minutes. But, if you’re on a tight budget, it’s not always a practical investment. So, while you’re saving up for the pieces you really want, but can’t yet afford, you can make your own large-scale artwork for just a few […]
Gift Guide: 18 Colorful Stocking Stuffers for Design & Decor Lovers
Is there someone on your list whose idea of relaxing involves scouring Pinterest for home decor inspiration, possibly with a glass of wine in hand? This gift guide is for you (them)! Stocking stuffers are a great opportunity to give small, unique gifts that the recipient would *probably* not ever buy for themselves, whether humorous, […]
Before and After: A Top to Bottom Bedside Lamp Makeover
Brittni Mehlhoff I found this inexpensive table side lamp on clearance at Target and thought it would be the perfect shape for a bedroom makeover I recently put together. After recovering the lampshade and embellishing the base, I was able to create a custom light for about $30. Here’s how you can make your own. […]
Before and After: A Sparse Bedroom Becomes a Relaxing Retreat Full of Personality
Sarahdipity Photos Remember the before photos from this bedroom makeover? Well, it’s time to share how the whole thing turned out. There was a lot of work to do, but after rolling up our sleeves, reconfiguring a few things, and buying some new furniture, the home owners are now able to enjoy a more relaxing space […]
Incredible Wardrobe Makeover
Curb Alert Let’s face it, a lot of furniture makeovers we see around here involve paint, even if the finish is in good condition. The finish of this antique wardrobe (aka chifforobe or chifferobe) that Tami picked up at a church sale for $15 wasn’t. BUT! Did she paint it?? NO!
Makeover Tour: A Master Bedroom Gets an Eclectic, Mid-Century Inspired Makeover
This master bedroom, while clean and perfectly functional, is completely devoid of any personality or drama, the exact opposite of the stylish, risk-taking homeowners that call this space theirs. Tired of retiring to a bedroom that just didn’t match her taste, Erin from Suburban Bitches gave this boring room a much-needed dose of style and […]
Before and After: Thrift Store Desk Makeover
Northstory Chances are that you’ve walked past this style of desk a dozen times before at a thrift store without even pausing for a moment or batting an eye. I know that I have. After seeing this makeover by Northstory, however, I can tell you that won’t be making that mistake again.
Roundup: 10 Fantastic DIY Projects Using Brown Kraft Paper
Gras Tussen Je Tenen I have a rather large, seemingly endless roll of brown kraft paper, so I’m always on the lookout for fun ways to use it. I’ve been running across quite a few lately… here are ten of my favorites! Â Â
29th Avenue: A Fresh and Functional Home Office Makeover – THE BIG REVEAL!
Photo: Capree Kimball  Earlier this week, I introduced you to the small converted attic that functions as our home office. It was a mishmash of furniture and stuff and things that we brought over from our previous home. Stuff and things and furniture that just didn’t fit the space. Oh, and don’t even get […]
How to: Typographic Yarn-Wrapped Twig Door Decor
Photo: Lexy Ward Let’s talk about twigs! They’re just the most affordable (read: free) craft material there is! And during the fall, they’re all over the ground! My door was feeling particularly bare this holiday season. It only took an hour to give it a spooky face lift in preparation for Halloween! […]
Roundup: 10 Jaw-Dropping Carved Pumpkin Designs
Via Home Interior Designs We’re only days away from Halloween, so I thought it would be fun take a peek at some super impressive carved pumpkins. You won’t be believe your eyes. And these intricate designs can be recreated at home… some of them even come with tutorials! Keep reading to check them out. Â Â
How To: Make a Colorful Earphone Cover with Loom Elastics
JoyJonne Hooks The tween girl inside me started eyeing Rainbow Looms as soon as they hit the aisles of the craft store. The much older girl in me told me that that particular craft train has left the station. But after seeing JoyJonne’s colorful earphone cover made with those same elastic bands utilized in Rainbow […]
Eye Candy: 10 Gorgeous, Warm Fall-Inspired Living Rooms
Mary McDonald Fall is definitely upon us here in Boston; every other tree is a beautiful shade of red, orange or gold. And the colors feel so warm and inviting, that they inspired me to find some interiors with those same colors. So here are ten gorgeous, inviting warm living rooms that you’ll want to […]
10 Cozy DIY Knitting & Crochet Home Decor Projects
One Dog Woof If you’re into fiber arts, then you’ll probably be as excited as I was to find these fun projects for your home. If you’re not so good at knitting or crocheting, WAIT! Some of these projects are super easy, and you can always look up the basic stitches on YouTube (that’s how […]
