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How To: Sew a Rope Basket Using a Sewing Machine

Kiera Coffee Did you know you can use your sewing machine to sew a rope basket? I didn’t until I saw Kiera Coffee do just that. Mind, blown. I guess I always thought you’d need an industrial sewing machine to do such a thing. Anyhoo, Kiera used

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7 Great Blogs to Follow for Interior Inspiration (Part 2)

Last time, on Blogs to Follow, I shared 7 great blogs to follow for interiors inspiration, but 7 blogs wasn’t nearly enough. There are so many additional blogs to suggest in that category, so today I’m sharing Part 2. Want to see who made the cut this round? Click through to see 7 more interiors […]

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How To: Turn One Stool Into TWO Stools

I’d been looking around for a small stool to help our arthritic fur-child get on and off the bed at night. (If you’re used to sleeping with a cat on the foot of the bed, you’ll understand.) The problem was, I couldn’t find a stool that I liked that was the appropriate size and height. […]

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How to: Bright and Colorful Geometric Grilling Organizer

Rachel Mae Smith My partner and I recently moved from San Francisco to Portland, Oregon. After living in such a small space in SF for years, we’re excited to spread out a bit in our new space. One thing that we’ve really missed is having a backyard…so the first thing we did when we arrived […]

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How-To: Make Your Own Rag Rug

A Beautiful Mess I don’t know about you, by I tend to keep the leftover scraps of any and all craft projects in hopes that I can use them again one day.  Seriously, it’s getting out of hand. But it’s projects like this DIY Rag Rug by A Beautiful Mess that make me glad I do! 

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Roundup: 10 Totally DIY-able Table Runners

Table runners are a fun way to add some interest to your dining room, and can be a really great opportunity to get creative at the next party or shower that you host. Keep reading to check out these ten unique table runners that you could easily make yourself.

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Decor Disputes: Marriage-Ending Headboard Makeover?

Designed Decor (Purists, avert your eyes. This makeover just might put you over the edge.) DeDe found a complete 5 piece, solid wood bedroom set on Craigslist that was–in her words–“really great shape.” She wanted to paint it. Her husband balked, as mine would. “Why do you have to paint completely fine wood furniture?” he […]

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8 Simple Ways To Update Your Bathroom Under $50

via Two Delighted The kitchen may be numero uno to people, but the bathroom is a close second. Studies show that a happy bathroom makes a happy person. We don’t all have endless budgets to create our dream bath, but there are several small tweaks you can make and many come in under $50! Here […]

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Roundup: 15 Statement Shower Curtains That You Can DIY

You don’t need money coming out of your ears to have your dream bathroom. In fact, you can get closer to your ideal look by just updating your shower curtain! We’ve rounded up 15 statement shower curtains that give instant face lifts to any bathroom and you can make them yourself!      

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Roundup: 10 DIY Window Treatments That Work In Any Kitchen

A Well Dressed Home It’s often a struggle to find the right window treatments for your space, and they can be very pricey too. Sometimes making your own is your best bet. So here are ten of my favorite DIY window treatment projects that will work in virtually any kitchen, depending on how you customize […]

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