Jen from Two Creative Mommas had been drooling over the Restoration Hardware subway signs for quite some time without the bank account to fund such a purchase. She decided to take matters into her own hands and make one. A trip to Michael’s, a trip to Staples, and Jen was set! After several attempts to [...Read More]
Decoupaged Round Table
January 17, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Catherine from Stone and Rose took a castoff table that had been sitting in her brother’s garage for years. It was the type of table you might find in a school with solid metal legs and a round laminate top. After noticing that the table bore a resemblance to pricey industrial tables, Catherine set out [...Read More]
Decorative Gear Art
January 11, 2012 By 6 Comments
Lori from Mama with a Dash of DIY Drama has been obsessed with the artifact gear art from Restoration Hardware since it were first introduced. It almost seemed like a personal challenge to see if she could locate similar pieces. Lori did just that from the scrap heap of a tractor dealership. After degreasing and [...Read More]
Industrial Cart Bed
January 9, 2012 By Leave a Comment
When Rayan from The Design Confidential received a request for a new bed from her toddler, she knew she wanted something low to the ground and stylish. Of course, what better for a boy’s room than an industrial cart bed. Rayan made some modifications to the design to allow for easy purchasing of materials and [...Read More]
Kitchen Subway Art
January 6, 2012 By 3 Comments
Leah from LeahMarieV decided it was time she tried her hand at creating a subway art sign. Leah and her husband had fun choosing food related words in other languages since the piece would be hung in their kitchen. With a frame on hand and a little time with Photoshop, they now have a pretty [...Read More]
Vintage Birdcage Chandelier
December 8, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Jen from Southern Junk Chic saw the birdcage chandeliers at Restoration Hardware and totally loved them. Of course, you know they cost a fortune! Jen remembered that she had a couple of birdcages at home and ventured to create her own with a mini chandy from Lowe’s. I love the little crystal beads on the [...Read More]
Faux Mercury Glass Finials
December 4, 2011 By 1 Comment
Jessica from Plum Patchwork was looking for unique curtain rods for her office but didn’t want to spend a load of money. When she couldn’t find anything she liked within her price range, Jessica turned her search to finials. Again, pricey! That’s when she had the genius idea to buy cheap rods and add Christmas [...Read More]
