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Roundup: 10 DIY Fabric Projects For The Kids’ Room

The Handmade Home I don’t know about you, but I have lots of fabric leftover from past sewing projects. So why not put it to good use by creating something for the little ones? Here are ten of my absolute favorite fabric-related DIY ideas for playrooms and bedrooms.   

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Eye Candy: 11 Amazing Kids’ Bedrooms to Get you Inspired

When it comes time to decorate a child’s bedroom, parents become infinitly more creative and bold with their design decisions. Have you ever noticed that? Maybe it’s not true in every case, but I feel like a kid’s room is where it feels okay to just let loose, design-wise, and have a little fun. So this roundup is […]

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Five Fantastically Fun & Modern Playgrounds

Petr Karsulin for Dolce Vita Magazine Playgrounds have become pretty generic over the years. There are so many safety guidelines for children when considering building (safety is important!), that it’s hard to step outside the box. Here are five unique playgrounds around the world that have managed to stand the test of time. Their modern and […]

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Roundup: 7 Super-Chic Pet Bowls

These super-chic pet bowls aren’t for those on a budget. Oh, no. They are for the fur child who has everything (and doesn’t even know it). Take a gander, and then whip out the plastic. We’re going to start out oh-so-lux with these

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Roundup: 10 Simple Pet Toy Tutorials

Heavily Edited My pup Charlie goes through toys quickly. And I mean really quickly. What can I say? The dog loves to play. So I’ve found that the best option is to make toys and games for him. Here are a few of my favorites, along with some great toys for your feline friends as well.   

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5 Dining Tables You Can Build Yourself

A Beautiful Mess We recently moved and have been on the hunt for all kinds of furniture. I’ve been searching for the perfect dining table for months now, and haven’t been successful in finding The Table. I’ve decided it’s easier to build my own and here are five tutorials that are inspiring me!     […]

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Curbly Shopping Guide: 20 Cool Products for Pets!

June is kids and pets month here at Curbly which, as a self-proclaimed “Crazy Dog Lady” makes me really happy! While I love all animals and pets, today I’m focusing on the furry kind: cats and dogs. Check out my top ten picks for each and give your four-legged friends something to really bark (or […]

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The Incredible Flying House and Other Artful Architecture

J.A. MoserA recent trip to Franconia Sculpture Park in Franconia, MN, made me see architecture in a whole new way. Or maybe it made me see art in a whole new way? I’m not sure. I mean, I’ve always seen (some) architecture as art, but never art as architecture. Especially in a literal sense. Confused? […]

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Our Affordable Kitchen Makeover: The Reveal!

We’re so excited to share the big reveal of our Wilsonart affordable kitchen remodel today! To refresh your memory, this is the kitchen in my dad’s new house, a few blocks from our own: It was (clearly) in desperate need of some help. But, since my dad’s not a huge foodie (he spends more time […]

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Roundup: 10 Easy DIY Projects For Your Pets and Furry Friends

Claire Zinnecker When I adopted my puggle, Charlie, two years ago, one of the biggest surprises was how much stuff I needed to get for him…and how expensive everything was. So of course, the logical solution was to start making things… and you can too! Here are ten of my favorite projects.   

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Cool to Creepy: 6 Toys Turned Planters

On your next garage sale excursion, you might want to keep an eye out for old toys. It doesn’t matter if they’re broken, because you won’t be playing with them; you’ll be planting in them. From cool to downright creepy, these 6 toys-turned-planters are sure to inspire. We’ll start out with a

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Five Inspiring Landscaping Ideas

BHG You should absolutely take pride in your yard. It takes a lot of time, money, and effort to create an outdoor oasis. If you are stuck in a rut, here are five inspiring landscapes to help your creative juices start flowing!      

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How To: Make Graphic Cork and Leather Hanging Memo Boards

Capree Kimball After recently completing our office makeover, I realized I needed somewhere to put all those random little notes and lists and other office-y bits. You know, something people like to call a “memo board”. After looking around, the only options appeared to be giant rectangular boards, emphasis on giant. And rectangular. Since I […]

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Roundup: 10 DIY Garden Tool Totes and Benches

One of the most irritating things about gardening can be getting all your gardening tools to the spot where they’re needed. It’s cumbersome, and it oftentimes involves multiple trips to the garage or garden shed because you’ve forgotten something. By the time all your equipment is assembled, you just might be too tired to actually garden! And […]

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