After Meagan from Craft Habit inherited an a pair of IKEA nightstands from her brother, she decided to revamp them with mint-colored paint and some cane webbing. Meagan says, “I believe that a home should be filled with history and character. Although we cannot (yet) stick furniture in a time machine to give it history, [...Read More]
Orb Light Fixture
June 25, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Thrifty Décor Chick Sarah wanted a fun and a little bit funky light to hang above the new craft table in her soon-to-be finished basement. Of course, a DIY table for inspiring creativity necessitates a DIY light fixture! Sarah created a cool orb light from embroidery hoops and an Edison bulb. By making her own [...Read More]
Hanging Wall Planter
June 24, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Lets from Chezrivegauche’s Blog was inspired by some beautiful containers made by Farrah Sit to create a more budget-friendly version. Lets replicated the look for less than $10 by attaching a piece of scrap leather to an ASKER container from Ikea and then embellishing it with thumbtacks. I love this idea to display plants as [...Read More]
Woven Pillow Cover
June 24, 2012 By Leave a Comment
You know I love me some DIY pillow projects! Aimee from Twigg Studios created a cool pillow with a windowpane effect by weaving together strips of fabric. The intertwined strips give this neutral pillow tons of pizzazz. Aimee’s pillow and her Horchow inspiration are practically twinsies! Aimee was inspired by the Windowpane Pillow from Horchow. [...Read More]
Wooden World Map
June 23, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Melissa from The Happier Homemaker saw an amazing wooden world map art piece that would be perfect for her son’s room, but not with the $475 price tag. With some wood scraps, stain, and A LOT of patience she was able to make her own. Melissa had originally intended to hang her map on the [...Read More]
Union Jack Dresser
June 23, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Those of you who have seen Miss Mustard Seed’s Union Jack dresser know it’s not something easily forgotten. Denise from A Girl and A Brush was inspired by this popular dresser to paint one of her own. Denise says, “There is something about a Union Jack that makes you feel drawn to it automatically. For [...Read More]
